Experience

Donovan Hatem LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Of Counsel

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Provide claims management and monitoring counsel services for insurers of design professionals, primarily on construction matters. Represent design professionals in disputes regarding alleged errors or omissions in design practices. Review and analyze extensive project documentation to assess and defend against claims. Review, edit, and negotiate contracts. Communicate with clients to elicit required factual background. Prepare detailed memoranda analyzing claims and exposure evaluations for insurer clients. Retain and manage expert consultants to assist in defense of claims. Collaborate with local counsel for claims in litigation. Develop negotiation strategies and attend mediations. Show less



Resolutions LLC

• Associate Mediator

  • Dec 2016 - Nov 2019

  Develop and design ADR processes with clients in high-stakes, complex litigation. Mediate disputes between commercial litigants in all practice areas. Assist in mediating disputes. Consult with parties prior to and post-mediations on all issues relating to settlement, including developing custom protocols for each mediation. Assist in administration and development of support materials, including claim forms, for Special Master, Special Monitor, and Trust funds. Review and analyze individual cases in these funds. Liaise with trust administrators and outside counsel. Show less

• ADR Law Clerk

  • Apr 2009 - Nov 2019

  Review and analyze mediation statements and exhibits submitted by parties prior to mediation in a variety of complex, high-stakes cases such as antitrust, securities, financial, patent, construction, class-action and insurance coverage disputes. Oversee breakout sessions in mediation. Administer arbitrations and assist in the drafting of arbitration decisions and expert reports. Attend and observe mediations and assist in analysis of mediation session developments.



Corwin & Corwin LLP

• Boston, MA

• Associate

  • May 2008 - 2009

  Responsible for all phases of litigating construction cases, including breach of contract, mechanic’s liens, and delay claims. Drafted complaints, discovery, motions, pre-trial memoranda and mediation briefs, among other documents. Argued motions in both District and Superior Court. Represented clients in a number of different trades including paving, roofing, and HVAC. Negotiated settlements. Regular communication with clients. Legal research on various issues including mechanic’s lien rights, bid protests, and procedural issues. Show less



Pierce, Davis & Perritano

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Responded to all discovery propounded on client in litigation throughout the country. Reviewed and summarized incoming complaints. Reviewed and summarized depositions transcripts. Prepared motions for non-suit. Responded to all discovery propounded on client in litigation throughout the country. Reviewed and summarized incoming complaints. Reviewed and summarized depositions transcripts. Prepared motions for non-suit.



BOSTON UNIVERSITY CIVIL LITIGATION CLINICAL PROGRAM

• Student Attorney

  • Sep 2006 - May 2007

  Provided full representation for indigent clients, including a tenant in an eviction proceeding and an unemployment benefits appeal. Drafted and argued motions. Successfully negotiated a favorable outcome through mediation. Provided full representation for indigent clients, including a tenant in an eviction proceeding and an unemployment benefits appeal. Drafted and argued motions. Successfully negotiated a favorable outcome through mediation.



United States Attorneys' Offices

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Law Clerk

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Drafted briefs for Second Circuit Court of Appeals on asylum appeals. Researched and prepared memoranda on immigration and administrative law. Reviewed asylum hearing records and state department reports. Drafted briefs for Second Circuit Court of Appeals on asylum appeals. Researched and prepared memoranda on immigration and administrative law. Reviewed asylum hearing records and state department reports.



OFFICE OF THE BAR COUNSEL

• Legal Intern

  • Oct 2005 - May 2006

  Prepared legal memoranda on various legal issues including conflicts of interest, the attorney-client privilege, and appropriate sanctions. Drafted petitions for discipline and supporting motions. Prepared legal memoranda on various legal issues including conflicts of interest, the attorney-client privilege, and appropriate sanctions. Drafted petitions for discipline and supporting motions.