Partner

• Jan 2023 - Present

Of Counsel

• Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

Provides counseling and litigation services in the State and Federal courts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, as well as the court of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, throughout all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation and matter inception through resolution at trial, arbitration, or mediation, as well as on appeal.Advises and manages litigation for clients in the hospitality and food retail industries, including defending premises and product liability matters, as well as liquor and Dram Shop liability claims, in cases concerning fatalities and catastrophic injuries and losses. Investigates and defends significant property losses related to fire, water, and other environmental events and conditions.

Litigation Associate

• Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

Represented individuals and businesses in all manner of civil claims in the courts of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, as well as in front of the court of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.Manage all stages of litigation, from pre-suit investigation and matter inception through resolution at trial, arbitration, or mediation in general, premises, and product liability matters, as well as liquor and Dram Shop liability, including defense of clients in matters concerning catastrophic injuries, losses, and fatalities.

Associate

• Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

Represented clients in all aspects of civil litigation, including development of litigation strategy, motion practice, arbitration, mediation, and settlement negotiations, primarily in Connecticut Conducted and defended in excess of fifty depositions of parties, as well as fact and expert witnesses Communicated with clients, opposing counsel, and expert and fact witnesses, during management of negligence, premises liability, and product liability cases, involving significant and substantial alleged injuries and damages

Law Clerk to the Justices

• Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

Assisted Justices in all phases of civil and criminal litigation, particularly trials, hearings, and motion sessions Prepared draft decisions, legal memoranda, and proposed jury instructions for civil and criminal matters Researched numerous topics, including unfair or deceptive trade practices, racial and disability discrimination, and breaches of contracts and fiduciary duties Assisted Justices in all phases of civil and criminal litigation, particularly trials, hearings, and motion sessions Prepared draft decisions, legal memoranda, and proposed jury instructions for civil and criminal matters Researched numerous topics, including unfair or deceptive trade practices, racial and disability discrimination, and breaches of contracts and fiduciary duties

Civil Litigation Law Clerk

• Sep 2013 - May 2014

Drafted appellate briefs, motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and legal memoranda Researched civil matters, including loss of consortium claims in wrongful death suits, state law preemption of municipal ordinances, and other matters related to insurance defense practice Drafted appellate briefs, motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and legal memoranda Researched civil matters, including loss of consortium claims in wrongful death suits, state law preemption of municipal ordinances, and other matters related to insurance defense practice

Student Prosecutor, see Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

Represented the Commonwealth in a variety of proceedings, including direct and cross-examinations of civilian and non-civilian witnesses, and arguments during jury trials and evidentiary motions Researched and drafted memoranda for pending appeals and motions Represented the Commonwealth in a variety of proceedings, including direct and cross-examinations of civilian and non-civilian witnesses, and arguments during jury trials and evidentiary motions Researched and drafted memoranda for pending appeals and motions

Judicial Intern for the Honorable Robert C. Rufo

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

Conducted research and prepared draft decisions and legal memoranda Conducted research and prepared draft decisions and legal memoranda

Constitutional and Health Law Research Assistant to Professor Renee Landers

• Jan 2013 - May 2013

Researched key health and constitutional law matters, including federal preemption of state marijuana laws, appointments on federal agency actions, and effects of affirmative action at universities on national healthcare Prepared materials for presentations with respect to relevant health and constitutional issues Researched key health and constitutional law matters, including federal preemption of state marijuana laws, appointments on federal agency actions, and effects of affirmative action at universities on national healthcare Prepared materials for presentations with respect to relevant health and constitutional issues

Judicial Intern for the Honorable Therese Wright

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Researched and drafted memoranda on pre- and post-trial motions for civil and criminal cases Performed research and consulted on issues of criminal procedure and detention Researched for, and consulted with, several other circuit judges Observed trials, motion sessions, and detention hearings Researched and drafted memoranda on pre- and post-trial motions for civil and criminal cases Performed research and consulted on issues of criminal procedure and detention Researched for, and consulted with, several other circuit judges Observed trials, motion sessions, and detention hearings