Experience

Heidell Pittoni Murphy & Bach LLP

• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Partner

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  Manage all phases of civil litigation in complex cases including: interview of witnesses, evaluation and filing of legal pleadings, court appearances, deposition of all parties, motion and discovery practice including summary judgment, oral argument, settlement negotiations, formal mediation, jury selection and trial. Coordinate with General Counsel and Claims Specialists to assess risk, evaluate apportionment of fault, set reserves and develop resolution strategies for high exposure cases. Co-Director, HPMB Mentor Program Co-Director, HPMB Academy (learning and development)



Bronx County District Attorney Office

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant District Attorney

  • Jul 2005 - Apr 2011

  Rackets Bureau (2010 to 2011) - lead prosecutor on long term investigations involving organized criminal enterprises. Worked closely with New York law enforcement agencies to monitor criminal activity. Devised novel approaches to cripple known crime organizations trafficking underage minors, authorize and execute arrests and ultimately manage lengthy and complicated prosecutions. Coordinated with Board of Education, Inspector General and Internal Affairs Bureau to prosecute government employees for official misconduct. Managed sensitive witnesses and confidential informants. Researched, drafted and applied for search warrants and wire taps. Subpoenaed phone, computer, bank and medical records as evidence. Successfully secured indictments in notable gun and human trafficking cases. General Crimes Felony Trial and Grand Jury Indictment Bureau - lead prosecutor on serious felony trial cases involving charges of attempted murder, robbery, burglary, gun possession, assault and vehicular crimes. Evaluated cases and advised law enforcement on how to obtain additional evidence. Interpreted medical records, serological evidence, ballistic reports, crime scene schematics and accident reports. Prepped civilian, police and expert witnesses for direct and cross examination at trial. Conducted all aspects of trial including motion practice, preliminary hearings, jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross examinations, introduction of real and demonstrative exhibits, closing arguments and charge conferences. Secured approximately 100 felony indictments.



Tulane University Law School

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Attorney

  • Aug 2004 - May 2005

  Represented indigent felony defendants in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. Practiced community based representation, investigated cases, prepared and argued motions prior to trial. Assisted in writing briefs and arguing appeals and post-conviction applications in the state appellate courts. Represented indigent felony defendants in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court. Practiced community based representation, investigated cases, prepared and argued motions prior to trial. Assisted in writing briefs and arguing appeals and post-conviction applications in the state appellate courts.



Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz

• United States
• Law Practice
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Corporate Legal Assistant

  • Jun 2000 - Jul 2002

  Worked closely with Mergers and Acquisitions and Employee Benefits Groups. Participated in all phases of multi-billion dollar corporate transactions including incorporating holding companies, conducting due diligence, drafting SEC filings and assistaing in data rooms and closings. Evaluated severance liability, change of control provisions, deferred compensation plans and other employment issues influencing corporate liability during mergers and acquisitions. Researched and presented company profiles, business market share data, antitrust analysis and emerging legal trends.