Main Street Legal Services
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Main Street Legal Services Employees
Urban Justice Center September 2014 - Present
1 Worker 1 Vote December 2013 - Present
Main Street Legal Services August 2013 - September 2014
Main Street Legal Services August 2012 - May 2013
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. May 2012 - August 2012
Make the Road NY January 2012 - May 2012
Advocates for Children of New York May 2011 - August 2011
Mayor's Commission on Literacy July 2009 - July 2010
Center for Literacy September 2006 - July 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Lexis, Research, Community Outreach, Grant Writing
Education
CUNY School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Temple University 2005 — 2008
M.Ed, Urban Education
Vassar College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, History
Bronx County Family Court October 2013 - Present
NYLAG April 2013 - October 2013
Manhattan Legal Services November 2012 - April 2013
New York County Surrogate’s Court August 2011 - February 2012
Main Street Legal Services August 2011 - December 2011
Masterdisk August 2003 - December 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Domestic Relations, Spanish Literature, Spanish-speaking, Spanish-English, Mediation, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Legal Documents, Legal Translation, Legal Assistance, Landlord-tenant..., Housing Law
Education
CUNY School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)
CUNY City College of New York 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Universidad de La Rioja
Spanish and Iberian Studies
New York City Law Department July 2015 - Present
The Legal Aid Society - Employment Law Unit March 2015 - May 2015
Main Street Legal Services January 2014 - May 2015
Suspension Representation Project September 2012 - May 2015
CUNY School of Law December 2012 - January 2015
Outten & Golden LLP May 2014 - August 2014
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House May 2013 - August 2013
New York State Senate December 2008 - May 2012
Center for Justice & Democracy November 2007 - August 2008
New York City Council November 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Political Campaigns, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Legislative Relations, Non-profits, Legal Writing, Politics, Nonprofits, Social Media, Westlaw, Public Speaking, Policy, Government, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Research, Editing
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1999 — 2003
B.A., History, Political Science, and European Studies
Prudential Annuities July 2013 - Present
Prudential Annuities December 2011 - July 2013
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) February 2008 - November 2011
Main Street Legal Services January 2006 - May 2007
AXA Financial 2001 - 2006
Skills
Insurance, Compliance, SEC regulations, Annuities, Product Development, State insurance..., Securities, Legal Issues, Fixed Annuities, Licensing, Legal Assistance, Financial Services, Westlaw
Education
City University of New York School of Law 2005 — 2007
Juris Doctorate, Law
New York University 1991 — 1993
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Drama
Law Offices of Richard M. Sands, P.C. June 2015 - Present
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP September 2014 - August 2015
Baker, McEvoy, Morrissey Moskovits, P.C. September 2012 - September 2014
Law Office of Aaron Britvan June 2010 - May 2012
Main Street Legal Services August 2011 - January 2012
Raskin & Kremins, LLP 2012 - 2012
Nassau County Family Court, Judge Dane May 2011 - July 2011
Nassau Suffolk Law Services May 2010 - July 2010
Delaware Center for Justice January 2009 - May 2009
Law Office of Robin Fleischner May 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Research, Courts, Mediation, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Human Rights, Non-profits, PowerPoint, Legal Assistance, Editing, Public Policy, Family Law, Microsoft Excel, Legal Advice, Pleadings, Personal Injury, Motions, Trials
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Delaware 2005 — 2009
BS, Human Services, Education & Public Policy (Clinical Services)
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP May 2014 - Present
Law Office of Ann Hsiung January 2013 - April 2014
New York County Lawyer's Association November 2011 - January 2013
Chatham Abstract Inc. November 2009 - January 2013
Main Street Legal Services August 2008 - May 2009
Arent Fox LLP May 2008 - August 2008
New York State Supreme Court: Justice Lottie E. Wilkins May 2007 - July 2007
Immaculate Conception School August 2004 - September 2006
NYS Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University - Lyme Disease Study May 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Research, Human Rights, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Trusts, Legal Writing, Grant Writing, Legal Research
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2006 — 2009
J.D.
New York University 2001 — 2003
M.A., Educational Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles 1995 — 2000
B.S., Psychobiology
Missouri Democratic Party August 2012 - November 2012
Main Street Legal Services August 2011 - May 2012
The Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington May 2011 - August 2011
Sullivan County District Attorney May 2010 - August 2010
Town of Liberty Department of Parks and Recreation May 2005 - August 2010
Dutchess County Public Defender August 2008 - December 2008
Dutchess County District Attorney January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Nonprofits, Lexis, Westlaw, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Courts, Community Outreach, Civil Litigation
Education
City University of New York School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Marist College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree
Liberty High School, Liberty, NY
High School
Wind Solutions, LLC November 2013 - Present
Bingham Law July 2010 - December 2013
Legal Aid of North Carolina October 2009 - December 2010
Law Office of Gary Frank, District Attorney October 2008 - December 2008
Law Office of Paul Rush Mitchell September 2008 - December 2008
Main Street Legal Services August 2007 - May 2008
International Human Rights Clinic, May 2007 - July 2007
Latino Justice PRLDEF (formerly Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund) January 2007 - May 2007
Interfaith Council for Social Services (AmeriCorps member) October 2002 - August 2004
Wake County District Attorney's Office August 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Trial Advocacy, Trial Practice, Criminal Law, Trials, Criminal Defense, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Mediation, Hearings, Business Planning, Alternative Dispute..., Westlaw, Public Speaking, Legal Assistance, Trial Law, Evidence Gathering, Evidence Analysis, Litigation, Client Relations, Client Issue Resolution, Immigration Law, Human Rights, Multilateral..., International Relations, Bilingual Communications, Caseload Management, Plea Negotiation, Business Law
Education
American University 2015 — 2017
Dual LLM, International Human Rights and Trial Advocacy
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctorate, Law
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1997 — 2002
Undergrad, History and Spanish
Johns Hopkins University School of Education April 2015 - Present
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc. September 2011 - March 2015
Chesapeake Center for Youth Development September 2008 - August 2011
Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma August 2005 - November 2007
Cambodian Community Development, Inc. September 2002 - June 2005
Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC) June 2000 - July 2002
Main Street Legal Services September 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Program Development, Event Planning, Public Relations, Community Development, Organizational..., Board Relations, Strategic Planning, Collaborative Problem..., Stewardship, Writing, Policy, Evaluation Strategies, Operations Management, Nonprofits, Program Management, Editing
Education
City University of New York-School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
St. Mary's College of Maryland
BS, Political Science and Government
Main Street Legal Services August 2013 - May 2014
Legal Aid Society Juvenile Rights Project June 2013 - December 2013
Center for Family Representation July 2012 - December 2012
National Basketball Players Association June 2010 - August 2011
University of Miami July 2008 - May 2010
Island Athletics November 2005 - June 2008
Alpha-1 Foundation December 2006 - December 2007
AmeriCorps November 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Legal Writing, Leadership, Non-profits, Newsletters, Policy, Legal Assistance, Legal Research
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor
University of Miami 2002 — 2005
B.A., International Studies, Spanish
Cathedral High School 1997 — 2001
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York September 2014 - Present
The Financial Clinic January 2012 - April 2012
Main Street Legal Services January 2011 - January 2012
Allstate July 2003 - August 2009
Skills
Insurance, Liability, Property & Casualty..., Homeowners, Legal Liability, Workers Compensation, Renters, Professional Liability, Commercial Insurance, Nonprofits, Mediation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Credit Reports, Casualty, Umbrella Insurance, Motorcycle, Finance, Tax Law
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
City University of New York-College of Staten Island 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Volunteers of Legal Service September 2014 - Present
Main Street Legal Services August 2013 - May 2014
City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law August 2012 - May 2014
The Door's Legal Services Center May 2013 - August 2013
Main Street Legal Services January 2013 - May 2013
Brooklyn Defender Services June 2012 - August 2012
LawHelp/NY September 2008 - January 2012
Volunteers of Legal Service March 2009 - August 2011
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Boston University 2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science
International Women's Human Right's Clinic August 2011 - May 2012
Main Street Legal Services January 2011 - May 2012
Loanzon Sheikh LLC October 2010 - January 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Curriculum Development, File Management, Speech Writing, International Human..., Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Teaching, Leadership, Legal Issues, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Courts, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Litigation, Non-profits, Hearings
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2010 — 2012
J.D., Public Interest Law
University of Northern Colorado 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
DC 37 Municipal Employees Legal Services July 2014 - Present
Law Offices of Richard Alan Chen May 2014 - June 2014
LaunchPad for Justice October 2013 - April 2014
United States District Court Southern District of New York January 2013 - May 2013
Main Street Legal Services August 2012 - December 2012
Catholic Charities Community Services- Department of Immigration Services June 2012 - August 2012
Spanish Ministry of Education October 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Editing, Spanish, Immigration Law, Mediation, Westlaw, International Relations, Human Rights, Politics, Legal Assistance, Hearings, International Law, Courts
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
American University 2003 — 2007
BA, International/Global Studies
TIAA-CREF January 2015 - Present
Independent Contractor March 2011 - December 2014
Main Street Legal Services August 2008 - December 2008
New York Attorney General, Environmental Protection Bureau June 2008 - August 2008
City University of New York School of Law May 2007 - May 2008
City of Edinburgh Council December 2004 - July 2006
New Options for Violent Actions (NOVA) September 2002 - June 2004
CAROLINAS INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY POLICING October 2001 - June 2002
Urban Justice Center September 1998 - March 2000
English Language Institute, Kwangju South Korea August 1996 - February 1997
Skills
Community Outreach, Social Networking, Critical Thinking, Quality Assurance, Relationship Building, Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Legal Compliance, Mediation, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Research
Education
CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK SCHOOL OF LAW 2006 — 2010
Juris Doctor
Union Theological Seminary 1997 — 2001
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Liberation Theology
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Arts
Kings County District Attorney’s Office June 2013 - Present
John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Latin American and Latina/o Studies Department August 2011 - July 2013
Ronald H. Brown Summer Law School Prep Program for John Jay College Sophomores and Juniors August 2011 - July 2013
King’s County District Attorney’s Office August 2011 - November 2011
Main Street Legal Services August 2010 - May 2011
Mississippi Project January 2011 - January 2011
Brooklyn Legal Service Corporation A August 2010 - December 2010
The Law Office of Zachary Sanders, Esq. May 2009 - October 2009
Salzburg Global Seminar on international human rights July 2008 - July 2008
John Jay College August 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Westlaw and LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, Certified in Food..., Teaching, Coaching, Notary Public
Education
The City University of New York School of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law
John Jay College of Criminal Justice 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Magna Cum Laude
Williamsburg Bridge Realty Corp. July 2015 - Present
Hua & Wang, P.C. January 2012 - Present
E&G (NY) Realty, LLC July 2008 - Present
H&L (Bronx) Realty, LLC, J&P (Brooklyn) Realty, LLC, M&H (New York) Realty, LLC July 2008 - August 2012
Cornicello, Tendler & Baumel-Cornicello, LLP November 2010 - December 2011
Wong, Wong & Associates, P.C. July 2010 - October 2010
Queens Legal Services Corporation November 2007 - June 2010
Main Street Legal Services August 2006 - May 2007
Office of New York State Assemblyman Jimmy K. Meng June 2005 - August 2006
Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. August 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Litigation, Courts, Real Estate, Criminal Law, Civil, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Civil Litigation, Depositions, Hearings, Pleadings, Immigration Law, Immigration, Evidence, Defense, Family Law, Legal Writing, Wills, Family Immigration, Naturalization, Legal Advice, Criminal Defense, Visas, Citizenship, Administrative Law, Consumer Law, Civil Rights, Federal Litigation, Trial Advocacy, Trials, Torts, Motions, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Support
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor
Stony Brook University
B.A, Economics
Stuyvesant High School 1991 — 1995
Ting and Tran Law Firm May 2015 - Present
Bobaddiction LLC March 2013 - Present
Law Offices of John Ting January 2012 - May 2015
Main Street Legal Services August 2010 - May 2011
Catholic Charities of Newark June 2010 - August 2010
New York City Civil Court June 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Immigration Law, Courts, Immigration Issues, Citizenship, Litigation, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Trials, International Law, Leadership
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2008 — 2011
J.D.
University of North Texas 2003 — 2006
B.A., International Studies, Primary - Business
Housing Works June 2013 - Present
CAMBA Legal Services April 2010 - June 2013
Office of the Attorney General for the State of New York November 2008 - April 2010
Immigrant Defense Project September 2007 - May 2008
Main Street Legal Services August 2007 - May 2008
Outten & Golden LLP September 2007 - December 2007
University of Cape Town Law Clinic - Refugee Rights Project May 2006 - August 2006
Lankenau & Miller, LLP February 2003 - July 2005
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Negotiation, Languages, Spanish, Korean, German, Immigration Law, Policy Analysis, Westlaw, Legal Assistance
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Columbia University in the City of New York 1998 — 2002
B.A., Philosophy
Main Street Legal Services August 2005 - Present
The Bonsignore Law Office 2005 - Present
Troop F 1987 - 2004
Education
City University of New York School of Law
SAG-AFTRA August 2015 - Present
Law Office of Jennifer Ambrose November 2014 - Present
Main Street Legal Services August 2013 - December 2013
Yale Legal Clinic May 2012 - August 2012
DCF November 2004 - August 2011
Examiner.com August 2009 - August 2010
Behind the Burner September 2008 - July 2010
Health Plan One February 2009 - August 2009
Internal Revenue Service September 2000 - November 2004
Skills
Editing, Public Relations, Psychology, Viral Marketing, Film, Blogging, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Event Planning, Content Management, SEO, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Journalism, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Management, Writing, Facebook, Marketing, Research, Start-ups, Legal Research, Training, Public Speaking
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
City University of New York-John Jay College of Criminal Justice 2008 — 2009
MA, Forensic Psychology
Central Connecticut State University 1998 — 2004
Bachelors, Psychology
Legal Aid Society September 2011 - Present
The Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense, New York, New York September 2010 - June 2011
Main Street Legal Services September 2010 - May 2011
The Legal Aid Society June 2010 - August 2010
New York Legal Assistance Group June 2009 - December 2009
Western Mass Legal Services (WMLS) June 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trial Advocacy, Courts, Legal Assistance, Legal Issues, Administrative Law, Public Interest, Criminal Law, Motions, Trials
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2008 — 2011
J.D.
Oberlin College 1992 — 1996
B.A., Biology, Minors in Politics, Environmental Studies, and Chemistry
The Center for Court Innovation December 2013 - Present
The Westchester Hispanic Coalition May 2013 - October 2013
Main Street Legal Services November 2008 - January 2012
Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem October 2010 - April 2011
The Legal Aid Society October 2010 - December 2010
Legal Aid Society June 2010 - August 2010
The Brooklyn Family Defense Project May 2009 - August 2009
Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald, P.C. November 2007 - August 2008
Children's Aid Society February 2006 - May 2007
Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service December 2004 - February 2006
Skills
Interviews, Mediation, Public Speaking, Spanish, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Motions, Administration, Legal Assistance, Nonprofits, Criminal Law, Human Rights, Research, Translation
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
State University of New York at Albany 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Tower Legal Solutions March 2013 - Present
Synergy Legal Staffing November 2011 - February 2013
Main Street Legal Services August 2009 - May 2010
Kaplan PMBR September 2008 - May 2010
Fanning & Hughes June 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, LexisNexis
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
CUNY School of Law June 2012 - Present
Motion Mediation November 2000 - June 2012
CUNY School of Law 2003 - 2011
EEOC 2002 - 2011
Main Street Legal Services August 2002 - December 2010
New York City Commission on Human Rights October 1990 - October 2000
New York City Commision on Human Rights February 1988 - 1990
Skills
Mediation, Human Rights, Conflict Resolution, Hearings, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Nonprofits, Westlaw, Public Policy, Courts
Education
New York University School of Law 1979 — 1982
J.D
Bryn Mawr College 1974 — 1978
A.B
Sammamish Rowing Association May 2012 - Present
New York City Law Review May 2009 - April 2010
Main Street Legal Services August 2009 - December 2009
Brooklyn Defender Services June 2009 - August 2009
Law Office of Wecker-Hunko July 2006 - July 2007
Law Office of Mary K. High June 2004 - June 2006
Pierce Country Department of Assigned Counsel March 2004 - June 2004
Skills
Legal Research, Pleadings, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Negotiation, Client Communications, Interviewing, LexisNexis, Interviews, Administrative Law, Courts, Personal Injury, Legal Assistance, Alternative Dispute..., Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense
Education
CUNY School of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor
Seton Hall Law Summer Study Abroad Program 2008 — 2008
Study Abroad in Cairo, Egypt:, International Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law, International Oil & Gas Law
The Evergreen State College 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, History, Criminal Justice, Visual Arts
Rotary International Youth Exchange 1999 — 2000
Cultural Exchange Student: India
Gottlieb Siegel & Schwartz, LLP January 2015 - Present
Kraus, Diamond & Fee, PLLC March 2013 - January 2015
City University of New York June 2011 - May 2012
Main Street Legal Services August 2011 - December 2011
Supreme Court, Queens County June 2011 - August 2011
Milner Law June 2010 - August 2010
Spectrum January 2009 - May 2009
Society for Neuroscience June 2008 - December 2008
Columbia Pictures June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Litigation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Public Speaking
Education
City University of New York School of Law at Queens College 2009 — 2012
3.5
University of Maryland College Park 2005 — 2009
BA, Communication
Universitat de Barcelona / University of Barcelona 2008 — 2008
Spanish
Law Offices of Li & Associates, PLLC August 2012 - Present
Main Street Legal Services May 2010 - May 2012
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Immigration Law, Hearings, Visas, Trademarks, Refugees, Case Management, Legal Research, Westlaw, Interviews, Legal Assistance, Training, International Law, Courts, Legal Issues, Immigration Issues
Education
CUNY School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Colorado Boulder 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language and Literature
Dawn Pipek Guidone & Associates August 2014 - Present
Main Street Legal Services August 2013 - May 2014
Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review May 2013 - August 2013
Sanctuary for Families September 2012 - April 2013
inMotion, Inc. June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Spanish, Immigration Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Client Interviewing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teamwork, English, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Litigation, Research, Westlaw, LexisNexis
Education
CUNY School of Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor, Law
State University of New York at New Paltz 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Literature