RACHEL EDELSBERG

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Mobile: 305-***-**** Email: abvax3@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Juris-Doctor, May 2011: G.P.A. 3.415

Activities: Legal Writing Teaching Assistant; Cardozo Advocates for Kids Co -President; Student Government

Association 3L Senator, Budget Committee Chairperson; NYSBA Business Law Committee

Journal: Cardozo Journal of Law & Gender

Honors: New York Real Estate Reporter, Published Comments in Nov. and Feb. 2009 issues; Admitted to New York and New Jersey Bars

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2007: GPA 3.614

Study Abroad: Spain (Spring 2006), Guatemala (Summer 2005), Singapore (Summer 2004)

Legal Experience

Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, L.L.P., New York, N.Y.

Real Estate Litigation, March 2012-March 2013

Draft motions, affirmations and appear in Court for various stages of tax lien foreclosure action s. Review leases for residential and commercial properties and handle various real estate related tasks such as prepare Quit Claim deed to transfer property to L.L.C. Handle all aspects of preparation of Petitions and Memorandum for Surrogate proceedings.

Africa Israel Group, New York, N.Y.

Legal Intern, January 2011-May 2011

Researched and drafted motions to dismiss and memoranda in response to various claims submitted against AFI USA. Performed research on statutory law in connection with the sale and marketing of condo units, Interstate Land Sales Act litigation and Escrow Agent Law. Reviewed location and lease agreements for AFI USA properties located

in New York.

Ballon Stoll Bader & Nadler, P.C., New York, N.Y.

Summer Associate, June 2010-August 2010

Drafted numerous verified complaints that included state causes of actions and federal claims of employment discrimination. Researched and wrote several attorney affirmations and memoranda for a variety of issues, including an opposition to a motion for summary judgment for a claim of tortious interference with contract rights.

MFY Legal Services’ Foreclosure Prevention Project, New York, N.Y.

Legal Intern, August 2009-December 2009

Streamlined client intake process and interviewed clients to prepare defenses to foreclosure actions in all five boroughs of New York City. Researched and drafted legal memoranda for potential legal defenses and to provide updates on changes in foreclosure law for each County.

Business Experience

Collins Bridge, New York, N.Y./ Miami, F.L.

Project Manager /Consultant, July 2011-March 2012

Developed business model and strategic planning time-line for various aspects of new start-up e-commerce optical retail company. Consult on major company pre-launch decisions such as budget allocation.

Bloomberg Financial, New York, N.Y.

Financial Sales, August 2007-January 2009

Successfully completed a rigorous certification program consisting of 105 hours of coursework and exams with a fixed income specialization. Researched and answered analytical questions relating to Fixed Income securities on the Bloomberg system. Created biweekly current event presentations to inform colleagues of political, social and financial world issues as they impact global business and government. Led 20 in-house fixed income training sessions for Bloomberg employees and clients.

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