I am a NY based attorney with over ten years of business and legal experience. My enthusiasm, for the areas of law that I practice, is due to the substantive experience garnered from prior work at multinational corporations, Fortune 500 companies, New York City law firms, legal departments of entertainment conglomerates and law school clinical work.
I am a member of the New York and New Jersey state bars. I completed my undergraduate studies at Rider University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance.
I received my Juris Doctorate from the City University of New York School of Law where I took part in the well-recognized Community Economic Development Clinic and represented non-profit organizations from pre-formation through operation. During this time, I also created a speaker series and training session for entrepreneurs focused on business formation and asset retention. Upon graduating, I earned a fellowship and represented civil litigants in Housing Court nonpayment proceedings.
Prior to entering private practice, I worked at a non-profit organization handling regulatory compliance matters and managing operational risk. I also worked in the law department of two major broadcasting networks. There, I handled a broad range of intellectual property and licensing matters, including trademark litigation, enforcement and prosecution. During that time, I also worked on policy project for judicial presentation on digital piracy and content theft in New York City. I also spent a considerable amount of time working with the bankruptcy clientele of a fast-paced law firm.
I am active in my profession and remain abreast on changing laws, in all areas of my practice, through various professional associations. I remain active in my community and most recently volunteered with CUNY Citizenship Now! providing free legal assistance for Haitians applying for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
I ventured into private practice to deliver value and results to my clients. I have a personalized approach and each of my clients is afforded individualized attention.
Education:
Rider University:
B.S Business Administration
City University of New York School of Law:
Juris Doctorate
Jiao Tong University, Gua Jong School of Law:
Intellectual Property & International Business
Bar Admissions:
State of New York
State of New Jersey
Professional Associations:
New York State Bar Association
New Jersey State Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
New York County Lawyers Association
Nassau County Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section