Legal Experience

Isriel & Associates, P.A., Miami, FL Dec/02 - July/03
Attorney: served as sole junior attorney in growing legal practice. Transactional work consisted of drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial lease agreements, residential purchase and sale agreements, preparing closing statements for residential purchases and mortgage refinancing, drafting deeds and liens, reviewing mortgages, promissory notes, conducting residential real estate closings, drafting articles of incorporation and shareholders’ agreements. Litigation work consisted of working closely with clients to manage the day to day activities of cases involving various areas of law including contract, construction, landlord/tenant, corporate, personal injury, family and estate planning. Responsible for drafting all pleadings and motions throughout case. Attended Court Hearings, depositions and mediations.

The Law Offices of Howard Kahalas, Boston, MA Jan/01 - May/01
Law Clerk: work concentrated on personal injury claims and workers’ compensation cases. Responsible for the preparation of a wide variety of pleadings. Conducted research, scheduled and attended client meetings and negotiations. Drafted correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, insurance companies and government agencies.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom L.L.P., New York, NY May/98 - Aug/98; May/99 - Aug/99
Summer IL and Paralegal in Corporate Division: specialized in Mergers and Acquisitions. Assisted attorneys in drafting sessions and client meetings. Proofread merger agreements. Maintained and organized client fil

Other Experience

R J Paul Enterprises, New York, NY April/02 – Oct/02
Assistant to President: negotiate collective bargaining units, prepare and attended labor hearings. Responsible for attending Department of Environmental Protection regulatory meetings and collecting receivables.

The Codina Group, L.P., Coral Gables, FL May/00 - Aug/00
Assistant Project Coordinator: scheduled and obtained permits for various commercial real estate projects. Managed all affairs with Dade County and City of Miami. Created investment packages for potential investors. Involved with bond reductions and project financing.

Dean-Witter Reynolds, New York, NY May/95 – Aug/95
Assistant to Associate Vice President of Investments: conducted stock and bond research and projections. Provided clients with daily stock quotes. Performed three to four hours a day of cold calling.

Education

Suffolk University Law School, Boston, MA
Juris Doctor, May 2001 Class Rank: Top 30%
Honors: Dean’s List 1999-2000, 2000-2001
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 1998 GPA: 3.2
Honors: Dean’s List, Fall 1997
Activities: Tufts University Baseball Team, Delta Upsilon Fraternity Social Chairperson, Vice President Inter Greek Council, President Inter-Greek Council Judiciary Board

Admissions & Licenses

Admitted to New York State Bar, 2002; Admitted to Florida State Bar, 2002
Florida Real Estate Salesperson License, 2003