PROFILE

Attorney with an outstanding record of performance in planning, preparing and ma

naging civil and criminal litigation. Expert analytical, investigative, organiza
tional, negotiation, and courtroom litigation skills. Organized, highly trained
individual with exceptional follow-through abilities and management skills, able
to plan and oversee projects from concept to successful conclusion.
Admissions: Licensed to practice before all State Courts in New York and New Jer
sey and the Eastern and Southern District Courts of New York. Sitting for Februa
ry 2011 Attorney's Exam in Georgia.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
2005-2010 Law Offices of Murray Richman, Of Counsel
Lead or member of defense team in criminal and civil matters.
* Worked on over 100 criminal cases and 20 civil matters.
* Provided follow-up through all stages, from initial investigations through tri
al planning, pleadings, motions, memoranda, discovery, legal research and repres
entation for court proceedings.
* Maintained a continuous caseload of 20 or more cases.
* Skills include litigation, case management, negotiation, drafting and interpre
tation of various contracts.
2003-2005 New York County District Attorney's office, Paralegal
Supported Prosecutors in cases involving misdemeanor offenses.
* Worked on over 100 cases on a monthly basis.
* Researched and gathered accurate information by meticulously interviewing poli
ce officers to ascertain viability of arrests.
* Assessed factual events surrounding case to appropriately determine case direc
tion.
* Drafted Misdemeanor Criminal Court Complaints.
* Collaborated with District Attorney and Police Department personnel to assembl
e requisite criminal complaint paperwork to commence criminal prosecutions.
2003 NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Trials, Law Clerk
Assisted four (4) Administrative Judges who presided over disciplinary trials of
police officers.
* Handled over 10 or more cases daily.
* Drafted Statements of Facts for all trial decisions.
* Utilized excellent communication skills in providing proficient legal assistan
ce.
* Conducted legal research on a variety of issues relevant to police discipline.
* Assisted in the preparation of draft decisions by reviewing trial transcripts,
attending disciplinary trials, taking copious notes.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2007-Present Bethel Gospel Assembly Inc., General Counsel
Provide legal counsel to umbrella church with seven (7) local branches, four (4)
national branches, and international interests in the Caribbean, South Africa,
and the Dominican Republic.
* Protect the organization's legal interests and maintain its operations within
the scope established by law.
* Advise on laws governing tax-exempt status, non-profit organizations, religiou
s corporations, and real estate, with emphasis on the following areas: Acquisiti
on and disposition of church property; Asset planning and protection; Alternativ
e dispute resolution of disputes between church members; Formation of churches a
nd not-for profit organizations; Buying, selling, and financing land for church
buildings; Church governance matters; Embezzlement by church employees; Employme
nt matters and disputes; Insurance coverage and related matters; Preparation of
church by-laws and governance documents; Risk management policies; Policies and
procedures for employees and volunteers; Sexual abuse prevention and defense; St
ewardship and asset planning and protection; Trustees, directors, and officers l
iabilities; Trademark and copyrights.
EDUCATION
* Fordham University School of Law New York, NY
* Juris Doctor
* Honors: Fordham Environmental Law Journal
* Clinic: Community Economic Development
* Research Assistant: Honorable Barry Cozier- Commercial Litigation in New York
State Courts, annual supplement, chapter on Summary Judgment
* Activities: Fordham Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and BLSA Moot Court.
NBLSA Moot Court Competition
* City College, New York, NY
* Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a concentration in International R
elations; Minor in Psychology
* Activities: Model United Nations Competition
AFFILIATIONS
* New York State Bar Association
* American Bar Association
* Metropolitan Black Bar Association
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
* "Introduction to Risk Management" -Bethel gospel Assembly Strategic Team Meeti
ng, November 2008
* "Introduction to Risk Management" -Bethesda Healing Center Leadership Conferen
ce, December 2009
* "Risk Management: Protecting your ministry from lawsuits"- Christian Community
Development Association 2010 Conference, September 2010
* "Risk Management: A New world for churches"- Bethel Gospel Global Assemblies I
nternational Conference, September 2010