Jeannette Espinoza
Associate Professor at CUNY New York City College of Technology- Claim this Profile
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New York State
Experience
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City Tech, CUNY
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Associate Professor
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Sep 2007 - Present
• Teach a range of undergraduate courses in legal studies including Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Civil Law & Procedure, Real Estate Law, Business Organization. • Faculty Advisor to the Law and Paralegal Student Organization. Advise and administer the development and management of professional law career events. Identify, cultivate, and liaise with alumni, law school administrators, and legal professionals. Partner with local bar organizations for employment/intern opportunities. • Mentored and advised students, fostering their academic and professional growth. • Engaged in research and scholarship, and regularly presented findings at conferences and workshops. • Served on various committees, including the Curriculum Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. • Lead the development and implementation of academic programs and initiatives in the legal field. • Collaborate with faculty to design and deliver engaging and effective curriculum that meets the needs of students. • Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes student success and professional development for faculty. Show less
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City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Sep 2015 - May 2016
Taught Business Law in the Department of Economics and Business. Taught Business Law in the Department of Economics and Business.
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Jeannette Espinoza Attorney at Law, Queens, New York
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Attorney At Law
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2001 - 2016
Sole general practitioner concentrating in real estate and business transactions. Responsible for the drafting, review and negotiating contracts. Heavy client contact and administrating of compliance with contract terms, title review and clearance of exceptions, and attending closings. Sole general practitioner concentrating in real estate and business transactions. Responsible for the drafting, review and negotiating contracts. Heavy client contact and administrating of compliance with contract terms, title review and clearance of exceptions, and attending closings.
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LaGuardia Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Sep 1997 - May 2006
Taught Introduction to Business, Business Law, Principles of Management, and Introduction to Paralegal courses for the Accounting and Managerial Department. Taught Introduction to Business, Business Law, Principles of Management, and Introduction to Paralegal courses for the Accounting and Managerial Department.
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Berkman, Henoch, Peterson & Peddy, P.C.
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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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Jan 2000 - Sep 2001
Associate attorney in the fast paced, high volume Real Estate Department servicing the Patrolman Benevolent Association members. Responsible for the purchase, sale and refinance of residential homes, cooperatives and condominiums. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating of Contracts of Sale, review of title report, clearance and removal of title exceptions and attending closings. Supervised paralegals in all phases of transactional real estate practice. Associate attorney in the fast paced, high volume Real Estate Department servicing the Patrolman Benevolent Association members. Responsible for the purchase, sale and refinance of residential homes, cooperatives and condominiums. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating of Contracts of Sale, review of title report, clearance and removal of title exceptions and attending closings. Supervised paralegals in all phases of transactional real estate practice.
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1115 Legal Service and Benefits Fund
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Melville, New York, United States
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Associate Attorney
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Oct 1996 - Mar 1997
Associate attorney for a high volume pre-paid legal benefits union service plan. Areas of practice included residential real estate transactions, matrimonial, family law, immigration, and chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy proceedings. Responsibilities included drafting of petitions, pleadings, discovery, motions and conducting court hearings. Responsible for supervising assigned paralegal in all phases of civil practice including case filings in the various courts, service of process, motion practice and all other phases of litigation. Show less
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Espinoza and Frlan
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Queens, New York, United States
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Partner
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Apr 1993 - Dec 1996
Represented clients as assigned counsel in Queens County Family Court Law Guardian Panel. Draft petitions, pleadings, discovery, and motions for civil litigation. Negotiate settlements and reconcile conflict. Conduct court conferences, hearings, and trials. Other areas of practice included bankruptcy, real estate transactions, matrimonial and immigration matters. Hired and trained paralegals in law office practice including file organization, billing, conflict checks, court filings, correspondence, and all other phases of civil litigation. Show less
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LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF SUFFOLK COUNTY
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Children's Rights Attorney
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Apr 1992 - Apr 1993
Law Guardian represented children in Family Court proceedings, including custody- visitation, adoptions, abuse-neglect matters and juvenile delinquency proceedings. Law Guardian represented children in Family Court proceedings, including custody- visitation, adoptions, abuse-neglect matters and juvenile delinquency proceedings.
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Education
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Albany Law School
Doctor of Law - JD -
Stony Brook University
Bachelor's degree, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
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