Experience

JDKatz: Attorneys at Law

• Partner; Chair, Litigation Department

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  I represent individuals and businesses in complex civil and commercial disputes before both State and Federal Courts, as well as before administrative and arbitration (JAMS, AAA) bodies. My practice is focused on Plaintiff’s side litigation and defense including contract disputes, employment litigation, construction litigation, and actions arising under consumer protection Acts and State Wage Laws. My practice is underpinned by a deep commitment to my clients as individuals, focusing on your distinct concerns and goals. I stay connected to my client’s interests to devise creative strategies to best protect and promote those interests and develop case strategies to obtain the best possible outcomes, whether through negotiation or litigation.



Stein Sperling

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Feb 2015 - Aug 2019

  Experienced litigation counsel handling broad range of complex commercial and civil litigation matters with a focus on representing individuals, businesses and employers/ees in federal and state trial and appellate courts, as well as before administrative and arbitration bodies. I handle all areas of trial practice: from the initial investigation and identification of claims, discovery, including taking and defending expert and witness/party depositions, drafting and arguing substantive and dispositive memoranda/motions, through taking case to resolution/trial. Primary areas of focus include business, contract, employment, consumer protection, wage and hour, trust and estate litigation, and general practice.



Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, P.A.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Attorney

  • Oct 2011 - Feb 2015

  • Represent parties in complex civil litigation matters, with a focus on family law matters.• Draft separation and settlement agreements; discovery; and motions and memoranda on discovery sanctions, contempt, child custody, monetary awards, protective orders and attorney’s fees and costs. • Conduct direct, cross-examination and opening and closing statements of parties and lay and expert witnesses.• Conduct all phases of discovery, including: draft discovery requests, subpoenas and motions to compel. Conduct and defend depositions of expert witnesses and party witnesses.



Women and the Law Legal Clinic

• Certified Student Attorney

  • Aug 2010 - May 2011

  • Represented clients in child custody and support, separation, domestic violence, and immigration matters• Active in all aspects of case management, including: legal research, drafting briefs, motions, and other legal documents, filing initial and responsive papers with the court, and negotiating custody agreements• Conducted direct, cross-examinations, and opening and closing statements in custody trials before the DC Superior Court • Represented clients in child custody and support, separation, domestic violence, and immigration matters• Active in all aspects of case management, including: legal research, drafting briefs, motions, and other legal documents, filing initial and responsive papers with the court, and negotiating custody agreements• Conducted direct, cross-examinations, and opening and closing statements in custody trials before the DC Superior Court



ACCESS Youth

• United States
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern/Mediator

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

  • Conducted mediations for youth involved in the Washington DC juvenile justice system• Completed 40 hour mediation certification• Researched and prepared memorandum recommending best practices • Researched grant opportunities and assisted in writing grant applications • Conducted mediations for youth involved in the Washington DC juvenile justice system• Completed 40 hour mediation certification• Researched and prepared memorandum recommending best practices • Researched grant opportunities and assisted in writing grant applications



Massachusetts Superior Court

• Legal Intern for Chief Justice Rouse

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Conducted legal research for the Chief Justice and Superior Court Justices • Reviewed and summarized information on case precedent and decisions• Drafted Orders on hearings and motions for judicial approval • Prepared memorandum presenting effects of Melendez-Diaz Supreme Court ruling and comparative state laws • Conducted legal research for the Chief Justice and Superior Court Justices • Reviewed and summarized information on case precedent and decisions• Drafted Orders on hearings and motions for judicial approval • Prepared memorandum presenting effects of Melendez-Diaz Supreme Court ruling and comparative state laws



American University Washington College of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2008 - May 2009

  • Prepared materials to be included in Administrative Law textbook; Administrative Law: A Contemporary Approach • Prepared materials to be included in Administrative Law textbook; Administrative Law: A Contemporary Approach



Finnegan Henderson

• United States

• Litigation Legal Assistant

  • Jun 2005 - Jul 2008

  • Assisted in patent litigation in Federal District Court and the International Trade Court• Screened documents for relevance and privilege and prepared documents for production• Prepared, indexed, and maintained exhibits, expert reports, and deposition materials• Performed research and prepared materials for use by attorneys for preparation of briefs and motions•Trained in Concordance, Edis, Excel, Microsoft Word, Law Desk, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Pacer, and Summation • Assisted in patent litigation in Federal District Court and the International Trade Court• Screened documents for relevance and privilege and prepared documents for production• Prepared, indexed, and maintained exhibits, expert reports, and deposition materials• Performed research and prepared materials for use by attorneys for preparation of briefs and motions•Trained in Concordance, Edis, Excel, Microsoft Word, Law Desk, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, Pacer, and Summation



Black & Decker

• Australia
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Marketing

  • 2004 - 2005

  • Created and led national event marketing programs• Awarded “Play of the Week” award by senior management for event creation • Created and led national event marketing programs• Awarded “Play of the Week” award by senior management for event creation



United States Senator Tom Carper

• Intern

  • Feb 2004 - May 2004

  • Conducted research on legislative issues and assisted with administrative responsibilities • Researched newly awarded grants and drafted weekly newsletter of federal grant announcements • Conducted research on legislative issues and assisted with administrative responsibilities • Researched newly awarded grants and drafted weekly newsletter of federal grant announcements