Experience

Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

• Central Islip, NY

• Associate Professor of Law

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Teach Legal Process I and II to first-year law students. Teach Legal Process I and II to first-year law students.



ASA College

• New York, New York, United States

• Adjunct Professor

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Taught Introduction to Criminal Law and Justice; and Immigration Law to Undergraduate students. Taught Introduction to Criminal Law and Justice; and Immigration Law to Undergraduate students.



The Law Office of Ryan Nasim, PLLC

• Garden City, New York

• Attorney At Law

  • Sep 2021 - Present



New York City Law Department

• United States
• Law Practice
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Labor and Employment Law Assistant Corporation Counsel

  • Jul 2019 - Oct 2021

  Represent the City of New York, its agencies, and employees against labor and employment actions arising out of allegations of discrimination pursuant to Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FLSA and state and local law violations sounding in retaliation, sexual harassment, failure to accommodate, on the basis of race, religion, disability, and age. Currently defending an estimated multi-billion dollar Title VII Federal Class Action disparate discrimination action filed in 1996 involving over 4,000 class members. Successfully opposed Article 78 petitions. Successfully argued motions, settled six and seven figure actions, defended and conducted depositions, made appearances in State and Federal Court and more. Show less

• Family Court - Assistant Corporation Counsel

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2021

  Family Court - Juvenile Delinquency Practice Unit. Assigned as one of the first attorneys to staff New York’s first evening court to handle juvenile arrests due to the new Raise the Age legislation. Expeditiously handle arrests, so juveniles are not held over night. Interviewed police officers, civilian witnesses, obtained necessary discovery, identify and disclose all potential Brady and Rosario material. Conducted pre-petition hearings, remand arguments, and court conferences. Assigned to the Special Victims Unit in the Second Chair Program. Observed sensitive forensic interviews of victims of sexual offenses at the Children’s Advocacy Center. Handled cases such as assaults, robberies, larcenies, sexual offenses, and a loaded firearm arrest. Show less

• Tort - Assistant Corporation Counsel

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2018

  Tort Division - Manhattan Borough Unit. Represented the City of New York and its various municipal agencies in all aspects of municipal tort litigation in over 150 actions. Conduct and defended numerous depositions. Managed a team of 5 attorneys. Acted as the court liaison for the office and created and maintained a relationship with court clerks. Supervised and provided assistance to attorneys during discovery conferences as disputes arose, and reviewed discovery orders. Drafted over 26 affirmative dispositive motions for summary judgment, one of which was upheld on appeal by the First Department, Appellate Division. Orally argued motions in court on a weekly basis. Conducted 5 jury trials. Successfully negotiated numerous settlements. Appear weekly in Supreme, Civil, and Small Claims Court for motions, hearings, and discovery conferences. Participant in over 3 months of training and a 2 week trial training program, held by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy Training. Show less



Brooklyn Defender Services

• Brooklyn, NY

• Student Clinician

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Student Attorney: Awarded the highest grade. Conducted legal research and drafted legal memorandum, observed court proceedings on a daily basis including, arraignments, conferences, plea allocutions, and trials. Conducted client interviews during arraignments, negotiated with ADAs to successfully obtain ACDs for clients; participated in a mock trial. Student Attorney: Awarded the highest grade. Conducted legal research and drafted legal memorandum, observed court proceedings on a daily basis including, arraignments, conferences, plea allocutions, and trials. Conducted client interviews during arraignments, negotiated with ADAs to successfully obtain ACDs for clients; participated in a mock trial.



New York City Law Department

• Queens, New York

• Summer Honors Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Worked in the Family Court division of the Corporation Counsel in Queens Family Court. Worked in Juvenile Delinquency Prosecution and Interstate Child Support Unit. Appeared in court under the Student Practice Order of the Second Judicial Department to make a remand argument; conduct arraignments; adjournments; and conducted a plea allocution. Prosecuted two cases by conducting investigations, interviewed officers, detectives, witnesses, and victims. Drafted depositions, accusatory instruments, stipulations and motions to be filed with the court. Researched whether a person suffering a broken nose with the inability to breathe constitutes serious physical injury to satisfy assault in the second degree. Researched whether a kitchen knife is considered a deadly weapon. Researched whether the vestibule of an apartment building is considered a dwelling for burglary purposes. Show less



Queens District Attorney's Office

• Homicide Investigations Bureau

• Legal Extern

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Observed voir dire, summations at trial, and various pre-trial hearings. Conducted extensive legal research and writing on issues related to the confrontation clause, excited utterances, Huntley hearings, and the Sixth Amendment. Reviewed proposed orders for cell site and wiretap orders. Observed voir dire, summations at trial, and various pre-trial hearings. Conducted extensive legal research and writing on issues related to the confrontation clause, excited utterances, Huntley hearings, and the Sixth Amendment. Reviewed proposed orders for cell site and wiretap orders.



Federal Public Defender

• Eastern District of New York

• Legal Intern for Federal Defenders of New York

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Conducted extensive legal research and drafted memoranda of law of issues involving search and seizure, evidence, Miranda, and other criminal law issues. Drafted sentencing letters to be submitted to the Judge. Observed court appearances including bail hearings, Huntley hearings, plea allocutions, and sentencing. Interviewed clients and drafted update sheets. Attended proffer meetings with Federal Agents and U.S. Attorney’s Office. Communicated with the Prosecution and prepared documents for discovery. Show less



Suffolk County First District Court

• Greater New York City Area

• Judicial Law Clerk for Honorable Richard Hoffman

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Observed court proceedings in Family Court. Gained insight to the judicial process. Conducted legal research on various family law issues. Drafted memoranda of law on all research assignments. Attended conferences in chambers. Evaluated the law and presented findings to judge to assist in the drafting of decisions . Observed court proceedings in Family Court. Gained insight to the judicial process. Conducted legal research on various family law issues. Drafted memoranda of law on all research assignments. Attended conferences in chambers. Evaluated the law and presented findings to judge to assist in the drafting of decisions .



Lally & Misir

• Mineola, New York

• Legal Intern

  • Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

  Developed and executed new marketing strategies such as pamphlets, website updating, cards to clients, and signage in the office. Oversaw the case management system and developed a new and more effective filing system. Developed and executed new marketing strategies such as pamphlets, website updating, cards to clients, and signage in the office. Oversaw the case management system and developed a new and more effective filing system.



Law Offices of Susan Persaud, PLLC

• Mineola, New York

• Legal Assistant

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  Performed extensive legal research in the areas of foreclosure, bankruptcy, real estate, contracts, and criminal defense. Conducted client interviews and maintained communication with clients. Wrote memoranda of law. Drafted, filed and submitted various motions in criminal and civil litigation. Reviewed contracts to ensure compliance with negotiated terms. Managed various cases by creating a case management system. Drafted demand letters, engagement letters, and orders on a daily basis. Attended various federal and state court proceedings Show less