Deenea Shepherd, Esq.
Associate Attorney at Ahmuty Demers & McManus- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Ahmuty Demers & McManus
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Jul 2019 - Present
Defense Litigator focusing on premises liability and construction site liability. -Litigate a range of general liability and employment liability cases -Manage settlements -Maintain client relationships -Advocate for clients in the courtroom Defense Litigator focusing on premises liability and construction site liability. -Litigate a range of general liability and employment liability cases -Manage settlements -Maintain client relationships -Advocate for clients in the courtroom
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MERCY AND LOVE FOUNDATION
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New York City and South Africa
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South Africa Program Founder/Director
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Sep 2009 - Present
Created M&L, its institutional framework, relationship with host organizations and programming for South Africa outreach through M&L. Worked with impovershished and troubled teenagers at Peak View High School in Cape Town. Provided children with strategies for coping with issues affecting them including human trafficking, teen pregnancy, criminal records, child labor, and learning disabilities. Performed community outreach through shelters and visits to townships. Created M&L, its institutional framework, relationship with host organizations and programming for South Africa outreach through M&L. Worked with impovershished and troubled teenagers at Peak View High School in Cape Town. Provided children with strategies for coping with issues affecting them including human trafficking, teen pregnancy, criminal records, child labor, and learning disabilities. Performed community outreach through shelters and visits to townships.
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Mcmickens & Associates, PLLC
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Brooklyn NY
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Associate Attorney-Real Estate, Wills,Trusts and Estates, Guardianship, Contracts, Personal Injury
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2019
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New York State Unified Court System
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Administration of Justice
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700 & Above Employee
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Court Attorney
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
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RONALD PAUL HART, P.C.
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New York, NY
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Attorney
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Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
Charged with completing trial level motions, appellate briefs, client letters and other memoranda for Criminal, Civil, Tort, Real Estate and Contract Law cases on the firm calender. Responsible for assisting partners in trial case preparation. Charged with completing trial level motions, appellate briefs, client letters and other memoranda for Criminal, Civil, Tort, Real Estate and Contract Law cases on the firm calender. Responsible for assisting partners in trial case preparation.
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Rapid Realty Inc
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New York, NY
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Real Estate Salesperson
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Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
I continue to retain my Real Estate Salesperson License to complete real estate transactions. I continue to retain my Real Estate Salesperson License to complete real estate transactions.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TRADEMARK CLINIC
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Licensed Student Attorney
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Utilize a limited license to practice before the United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prosecute trademarks for clients, including carry out client interviews, searches of international, federal and state legal databases to prevent infringement or confusion of trademarks. Manage correspondence with client, prosecute the client trademark with USPTO and maintain marks which are given federal registration with the USPTO. Utilize a limited license to practice before the United State Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to prosecute trademarks for clients, including carry out client interviews, searches of international, federal and state legal databases to prevent infringement or confusion of trademarks. Manage correspondence with client, prosecute the client trademark with USPTO and maintain marks which are given federal registration with the USPTO.
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HON. PHILLIP BATEN
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Alexandria, VA
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Judicial Intern
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Jul 2009 - Sep 2009
Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals Assisted Judge Phillip Baten in appellate hearings by attending and documenting cases. Investigated facts and provided case research on Medicare Parts C and D, legal and medical standards that qualify for special coverage by medicare, and equittable judgments on the facts. Interpreted statutes relating to Medicare coverage given the medical history of the appealing party. Drafted case decisions and memos advising the case outcome. Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals Assisted Judge Phillip Baten in appellate hearings by attending and documenting cases. Investigated facts and provided case research on Medicare Parts C and D, legal and medical standards that qualify for special coverage by medicare, and equittable judgments on the facts. Interpreted statutes relating to Medicare coverage given the medical history of the appealing party. Drafted case decisions and memos advising the case outcome.
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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Jun 2006 - Jul 2008
Supported the Banking and Mergers and Acquisitions partners by managing bank loan finance transaction cases, calculating and distributing debt assignments, coordinating and overseeing closing and signing banking and M&A transactions, and corresponding with clients, banks and outside counsel to allocate necessary documentation. Organized and updated finance documents for closings and data-basing. Managed drafting, proofreading and correction for memoranda and agreements. Generated and distributed final signing and closing documentation. Attended client-partner meetings and provided requested documentation. Worked on various tasks including debt assignment monitoring, legal research, allocating financial and securities documentation and translating foreign documents. Show less
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United States Congress
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Assistant
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Aug 2005 - Dec 2005
Assisted Congressman Major Owens by drafting Hurricane Katrina rebuilding and first responders legislation. Lobbied support from other representitives for the Hurricane Katrina bill and initiatives. Wrote and edited press releases regarding the Congressman Owen's projects, committee meetings and intiatives. Monitored press for pertinent information regarding the Congressman. Represented Congressman Owens at Causcus Committee meetings and responded to constituent inquiries. Assisted Congressman Major Owens by drafting Hurricane Katrina rebuilding and first responders legislation. Lobbied support from other representitives for the Hurricane Katrina bill and initiatives. Wrote and edited press releases regarding the Congressman Owen's projects, committee meetings and intiatives. Monitored press for pertinent information regarding the Congressman. Represented Congressman Owens at Causcus Committee meetings and responded to constituent inquiries.
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Greenpeace Team Leader
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May 2004 - Aug 2004
Led team procurement training programs and street team canvassing. Supervised canvassing and site planning projects across New York state. Maintained team database and canvassing logs. Procured funds for Greenpeacce through public advocacy. Led team procurement training programs and street team canvassing. Supervised canvassing and site planning projects across New York state. Maintained team database and canvassing logs. Procured funds for Greenpeacce through public advocacy.
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Burke Rehabilitation
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Medical Intern
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May 2003 - Aug 2003
Assisted Pulmonary and Orthopedic Unit doctors and nurses by administering wound care and other one-to-one patient care responsibilities, including records and administration for patients. Assisted Pulmonary and Orthopedic Unit doctors and nurses by administering wound care and other one-to-one patient care responsibilities, including records and administration for patients.
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Education
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Howard University School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law, Trademark/IP, International Trade Law -
University of the Netherland Antilles
International Market Regulation and Transnational Crimes and Comparative Extradition -
University of the Western Cape/Universiteit van Wes-Kaapland
Comparative International Law Program -
Hamilton College
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Pre-med Courses