Samantha Cornell Lerner
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Amotz Segal
Recruiting Samantha to my company's advisory board was the easiest decision I've had to make. Samantha is a creative thinker who demonstrates some very important leadership skills. She is open minded, eager to learn and humble. Her unbiased critical thinking skills are impressive and helpful in our mutual journey of solving complex problems. Working with Samantha is an empowering experience. I keep learning from her day in and day out.
Elizabeth Merkouris Syslo, MS
Sam has been instrumental in the creation and growth of a new patron program at Make-A-Wish Metro New York, the Young Professionals Program (YPP). Her leadership, energy and strategic thinking allowed us to grow and pivot to a virtual networking/events program. Sam’s passion for our wish kids and helping others comes through in all that she does. She is someone that every member of the YPP knows they can turn to share an idea or ask a question. She has been instrumental in the success of this program. With Sam on our executive leadership team, I know we will only continue to grow the program and change the lives of more wish kids.
Amotz Segal
Recruiting Samantha to my company's advisory board was the easiest decision I've had to make. Samantha is a creative thinker who demonstrates some very important leadership skills. She is open minded, eager to learn and humble. Her unbiased critical thinking skills are impressive and helpful in our mutual journey of solving complex problems. Working with Samantha is an empowering experience. I keep learning from her day in and day out.
Elizabeth Merkouris Syslo, MS
Sam has been instrumental in the creation and growth of a new patron program at Make-A-Wish Metro New York, the Young Professionals Program (YPP). Her leadership, energy and strategic thinking allowed us to grow and pivot to a virtual networking/events program. Sam’s passion for our wish kids and helping others comes through in all that she does. She is someone that every member of the YPP knows they can turn to share an idea or ask a question. She has been instrumental in the success of this program. With Sam on our executive leadership team, I know we will only continue to grow the program and change the lives of more wish kids.
Amotz Segal
Recruiting Samantha to my company's advisory board was the easiest decision I've had to make. Samantha is a creative thinker who demonstrates some very important leadership skills. She is open minded, eager to learn and humble. Her unbiased critical thinking skills are impressive and helpful in our mutual journey of solving complex problems. Working with Samantha is an empowering experience. I keep learning from her day in and day out.
Elizabeth Merkouris Syslo, MS
Sam has been instrumental in the creation and growth of a new patron program at Make-A-Wish Metro New York, the Young Professionals Program (YPP). Her leadership, energy and strategic thinking allowed us to grow and pivot to a virtual networking/events program. Sam’s passion for our wish kids and helping others comes through in all that she does. She is someone that every member of the YPP knows they can turn to share an idea or ask a question. She has been instrumental in the success of this program. With Sam on our executive leadership team, I know we will only continue to grow the program and change the lives of more wish kids.
Amotz Segal
Recruiting Samantha to my company's advisory board was the easiest decision I've had to make. Samantha is a creative thinker who demonstrates some very important leadership skills. She is open minded, eager to learn and humble. Her unbiased critical thinking skills are impressive and helpful in our mutual journey of solving complex problems. Working with Samantha is an empowering experience. I keep learning from her day in and day out.
Elizabeth Merkouris Syslo, MS
Sam has been instrumental in the creation and growth of a new patron program at Make-A-Wish Metro New York, the Young Professionals Program (YPP). Her leadership, energy and strategic thinking allowed us to grow and pivot to a virtual networking/events program. Sam’s passion for our wish kids and helping others comes through in all that she does. She is someone that every member of the YPP knows they can turn to share an idea or ask a question. She has been instrumental in the success of this program. With Sam on our executive leadership team, I know we will only continue to grow the program and change the lives of more wish kids.
Credentials
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Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management
University of Virginia Darden School of Business - CourseraOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Inspiring and Motivating Individuals
University of Michigan - CourseraMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
University of Michigan - CourseraJun, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Haworth Barber & Gerstman, LLC
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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Feb 2023 - Present
Advocate, advise and represent a diverse group of clients through all aspects of civil litigation, specializing in the defense of product liability, property damage/subrogation, construction accidents and general negligence matters in New York State and Federal Court. Interview, manage and train first-year/junior associates, law student clerks and legal support staff, including customizing mentorship program, developing individual and group trainings and overseeing workflow and staffing. Strengthen client relationships and develop new business by managing key segments of firm’s social media effort and participating in industry conferences and events. Show less
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Special Counsel
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Mar 2021 - Jan 2023
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Associate Attorney
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May 2017 - Feb 2021
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Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Litigation Attorney
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Jan 2015 - May 2017
Executed all aspects of civil litigation including identifying, researching and analyzing key issues; advocating for clients at depositions, court appearances and settlement negotiations; drafting reports and motions on complex legal issues; and assessing client needs and risk exposure. Executed all aspects of civil litigation including identifying, researching and analyzing key issues; advocating for clients at depositions, court appearances and settlement negotiations; drafting reports and motions on complex legal issues; and assessing client needs and risk exposure.
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Martin Clearwater & Bell
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Litigation Attorney
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Practiced all aspects of civil litigation, with a concentration in the defense of medical malpractice and employment discrimination actions. Practiced all aspects of civil litigation, with a concentration in the defense of medical malpractice and employment discrimination actions.
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Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Legal & Risk Management Intern
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May 2012 - Jul 2012
Attended bioethics and risk management committee meetings with interdisciplinary hospital teams to identify risk exposure and develop collaborative mitigation strategies. Analyzed, drafted and presented a research paper to hospital clinicians and administration on the legal and bioethical issues regarding the rights of prisoner patients refusing life sustaining food and nutrition in a public hospital setting. Attended bioethics and risk management committee meetings with interdisciplinary hospital teams to identify risk exposure and develop collaborative mitigation strategies. Analyzed, drafted and presented a research paper to hospital clinicians and administration on the legal and bioethical issues regarding the rights of prisoner patients refusing life sustaining food and nutrition in a public hospital setting.
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Judicial Intern
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Jun 2011 - May 2012
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Education
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Fordham University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude -
Brandeis University
B.A., summa cum laude, Sociology
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