Experience

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  Whiptail Athletic, LLC

  • Brooklyn, New York

  • Owner

    • Jun 2014 - Present
    • Brooklyn, New York

    www.whiptailathletic.comWhiptail Athletic Gear started out of exhaustion – tired of workout apparel that only advertised the companies that made it, printed messages that boasted too loudly across the shirt, or “fits” that didn’t actually fit us – Whiptail was created to clothe individuals that are just that – individual.Conceived and born in Brooklyn, New York, we bring fun back into fitness.And we’re athletes ourselves – with years of highly competitive rugby under our belts, MMA, Crossfit and a lifetime of other sports in-between. We’ve traveled the world, worn every brand there is, tested products, fabrics, and fits, dabbled with injury and overcoming – and now, we want to create a wearable-workout brand for the more atypical athlete - a touch of athleticism mixed with a healthy dose of humor.At Whiptail, we believe completely that fitness is for you and you can still do it with a smile on your face!We can also design/print a shirt for your event - contact us for details!

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  New York State Unified Court System

  • Court Attorney Referee

    • Aug 2022 - Present

    Preside over all aspects of custody, visitation and family offense proceedings. Conducts formal trials pursuant to state law. Prepare written decisions that include a summary and analysis of evidentiary and legal issues. Preside at pre-trial settlement conferences. Research and analyze complex legal questions, issue temporary and final orders, resolve disputes, facilitate negotiations between opposing parties, and issue legal decisions.

  • Court Attorney to the Honorable Judith Waksberg - Kings County Family Court

    • Jul 2018 - Aug 2022

    * Member of New York City Family Court CVO Advisory Committee which provides ideas or plans that are used by the family court as a basis for making decisions.* Member of Kings County Adoption Day Committee * Researches and analyzes complex legal questions and issues with a specialty in custody, visitation and orders of protection in family court.* Conferences and settles cases.* Responsible for supervision and scheduling of legal intern.* Confers with and advises Judge on legal issues and writes confidential legal memorandum and recommendations.* Drafts confidential opinions, decisions, orders, and correspondence.* Arranges and conducts conferences with litigants and other parties to contested actions.

  • Court Attorney to the Honorable Richard Tsai

    • Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

    Senior Court Attorney (Trial Part) research and analyze complex and difficult legalissues and questions and perform other related duties.

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  New York Guard

  • First Lieutenant / Assistant to New York Guard Brigade Surgeon - 244th

    • Jan 2015 - Jan 2022

    Graduate of 2015 Annual Training Basic Officers Course.Serves as the unit operations and training officer by coordinating ongoing training and CLE's for the 7th Legal Support Detachment located in New York City..Serves as a company-level executive officer, providing legal services including advising and drafting legal documents for New York National Guard soldiers and other active, reserve, and former military personnel.

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  New York Legal Assistance Group

  • Greater New York City Area

  • Senior Staff Attorney

    • Feb 2017 - Jan 2018
    • Greater New York City Area

    * Develops educational trainings and CLEs for lawyers, social workers, advocates and the community on trending legal issues, and conducts outreach to undeserved communities.* Supervises and trains new attorneys, legal interns, volunteers and pro bono attorneys.* Provides comprehensive legal advocacy to domestic violence victims on orders of protection, divorce, custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and immigration matters, including VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers, and U-visas.* Represents clients in multiple venues, including Supreme, Family, and the Integrated Domestic Violence courts in all five boroughs, Rockland and Nassau.

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  New York State Unified Court System

  • Brooklyn, New York

  • Court Attorney to the Honorable Judith Waksberg - New York State Family Court

    • Mar 2015 - Jan 2017
    • Brooklyn, New York

    * Member of New York City Family Court CVO Advisory Committee which provide ideas or plans that are used by the family court as a basis for making decisions.* Co-Chair of New York City Family Court Advisory Committee for Technology.* Member of Kings County Adoption Day Committee * Researches and analyzes complex legal questions and issues with specialty in neglect and abuse proceedings.* Responsible for supervision and scheduling of legal intern.* Confers with and advises Judge on legal issues and writes confidential legal memorandum and recommendations.* Drafts confidential opinions, decisions, orders, and correspondence.* Arranges and conducts conferences with litigants and other parties to contested actions.

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  The Law Office of Jaimee Lynn Nelsen, Ed.M., Esq.

  • New York, New York

  • Attorney at Law

    • Dec 2010 - Mar 2015
    • New York, New York

    Specialization in custody, visitation, orders of protection, child support and Article 10 defense in family court.Clients receive close communication, practical advice, and vigorous representation on difficult family law issues.

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  The Fortune Society

  • Family Services Counsel

    • Jan 2008 - Nov 2010

    Worked closely with counselors and agency staff representing clients in all five boroughs for Family Court matters such as custody, visitation, child support, neglect & abuse, family offense petitions and divorce.Served as a legal consultant for child support policy reform and legislation at the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy and was a presenter at the 2008 New York State Fatherhood Conference. Further, I served a panelist at Fordham Law School and wrote a column for The Fortune News entitled “Family Matters”.

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  NYC Administration for Children's Services

  • Agency Attorney

    • Mar 2006 - Nov 2007

    Represented the Commissioner of Social Services for hearings, petitions, and other judicial proceedings. Interviewed clients, witnesses and others involved in litigation to determine admissibility of evidence, legal strategy and preparation of testimony for pending cases. Conducted research, review applicable law/regulations procedures and techniques to formulate legal briefs. Created legal documents including pleadings, petitions, motions and statements to meet agency needs, goals and objectives.

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  Law Office of Margaret E. White

  • Legal Intern

    • Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

    Worked on divorce, custody and child support issues and participated in collaborative law meetings. Participated in all areas of private family law practice including writing memos, client consultations, four way meetings, court appearances and trial preparation.

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  New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation

  • Legal Intern

    • Sep 2004 - Dec 2004

    Conducted legal research on a wide variety of subjects including contracts, torts and hospital policy issues. Prepared and drafted legal memos and participated in all areas of Health and Hospitals Office of Legal Affairs.

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  U.S. District Court

  • Summer Intern in Chambers of the Honorable Denise Cote

    • Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

    Worked closely with the Judge to draft Social Security Disability and habeas corpus opinions. Researched issues concerning criminal defendant’s right to be present during all aspects of trial and standards for harmless error. Attended court conferences and hearings at all stages of civil litigation; observed trial in products liability case.

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  University at Albany

  • Residential Coordinator & Psychology Instructor

    • Aug 2001 - Aug 2002

    Served as a Hearing Officer during student disciplinary hearings and coordinated Student Staff Selection and Training. Taught two upper level psychology courses. Trained over forty student Resident Assistants and managed three University owned Residence Halls, housing approximately 700 students. Faculty adviser to Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Student Organization.

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  Union College

  • Interim Director of Residence Life/Asst. Dir. of Residence Life

    • Jul 2001 - Jul 2002

    Conducted student disciplinary meetings and dispensed appropriate action. Supervised two full time staff members, and forty undergraduate Resident Assistants. Managed all College owned residences, housing approximately 1800 students. Oversaw a departmental budget of approximately $400,000. Responsible for departmental decisions and policy changes including hiring and training student and professional staff. Faculty adviser to Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual student organization.

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  Babson College

  • Office of Judicial Affairs Graduate Asst. & Area Coordinator

    • Jan 2000 - Jun 2000

    Advised campus Judicial Board. Assisted in the development of Mediation Program. Developed programming for Academic Honesty & Integrity Week. Supervised eleven Residential Adviser staff members. Oversaw area programming by Residential Adviser staff. Managed five residence halls housing approximately 450 students.