JEANNE GILBERG

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NANUET, NY *****

C#: 917-***-****

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EXPERIENCE:

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL September, 2002 - Present

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL,

CITY OF NY/DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (DOC)

Assist City of NY’s Law Department in the defense and preparation of litigation brought by inmates

and DOC employees in Federal and State Courts. Advise Law Department on DOC’s directives,

operation orders, as well as regulations promulgated by the NYC Board of Correction, the NY State

Commission of Correction, and relevant federal laws that apply to prisoners. Secure and provide

investigative material, handle discovery requests, prepare deposition witnesses and participate in

settlement negotiations.

Oversee DOC staff at hospital prison wards (Bellevue and Elmhurst) and work closely with court

appointed monitors, the Law Department, and NYC’s Health and Hospitals Corporation, in order to

insure compliance with an Order of Settlement involving DOC’s maintenance of patient/inmate

security.

Conduct legal research for DOC’s General Counsel on numerous topics involving legislation,

employment, labor law, contracts, criminal law, etc. Review procurement procedures, maintenance

contracts and memos of understanding between businesses (profit and not -for-profit) and DOC.

Prepare responses to complaints of discrimination brought by DOC employees in conjunction with

New York City’s Human Rights Commission (NYCHRC), New York State Division of Human Rights

(SDHR) and the United States Equal Employment and Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Appear

at hearings at NYCHRC, SDHR and EEOC.

Draft DOC directives and operation orders, including, but not limited to “Domestic Violence, Stalking

and Sex Offenses and the Workplace”, “Grievances” and “Reasonable Accommodations”.

Argue against motions (“Article 78’s”, W rits of Habeas Corpus, etc.) brought by inmates in Supreme

Court, Bronx & New York Counties.

SUPERVISING ATTORNEY January, 2002 -August, 2002

March, 1999 –December, 2001

DEPARTMENT ADVOCATE / INVESTIGATIVE ATTORNEY

CITY OF NY/DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS (DOB)

OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS & DISCIPLINE (IAD)

Investigated complaints involving misconduct and corruption among DOB licensees, expediters,

architects/engineers and DOB employees.

Presented and prepared department cases at all phases of administrative and adjudicatory

proceedings. Interacted with various District Attorney Offices, NYPD and the Department of

Investigation (DOI), in order to pursue criminal action when warranted.

Interviewed/interrogated subjects and questioned witnesses pertinent to ongoing investigations.

Conducted staff training sessions.

EXAMINING ATTORNEY August, 1997-February, 1999

CITY OF NY/DEPARTMENT OF INVESTIGATION, OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, EXECUTIVE

OFFICES & NON-MAYORAL AGENCIES

Investigated allegations of corruption, waste and mismanagement within numerous City agencies

including, but not limited to the Office of the Mayor, Community Boards, CUNY, Public Libraries,

Conflicts of Interest Board, Board of Elections, and the Law Dept.

Drafted and prepared reports, summaries, and recommendations for prosecution or disciplinary

action. Conducted interviews and coordinated audits.

Interfaced with the US Attorney’s Office, the FBI, the District Attorney’s Office and NYPD. Supervised

investigative auditors, legal and investigative interns.

Participated in recruitment, orientation and training of summer legal interns.

SOLO PRACTITIONER January, 1996 - July, 1997

LAW OFFICE OF JEANNE N. GILBERG,

Rockville Centre, NY

Litigated commercial disputes involving businesses and individuals, before NY State and NYC

Courts. Primary practice areas included real estate and landlord/tenant related issues.

Additional areas of practice involved residential real estate acquisitions and sales, as well as

commercial collections.

LITIGATION COUNSEL July, 1992 - January, 1996

G.F.I. CAPITAL RESOURCES CORP., New York, NY

Corporate counsel for mortgage and commercial/residential real estate management company.

Handled all aspects of company litigation, from inception through trial, drafted pleadings, motions and

briefs, and settlement documents.

Extensive oral argument, arbitration and trial experience.

LITIGATION ATTORNEY October, 1988 - July, 1992

CITY OF NY/DEPT. OF HOUSING PRESERVATION & DEVELOPMENT

Conducted a wide range of real estate activities with an emphasis in litigation of proceedings brought

by the City, as landlord of residential and commercial property.

Conducted trials, inquests and hearings. Engaged in all aspects of motion practice in Housing, Civil

and Supreme Court.

EDUCATION

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW

Juris Doctor - May, 1988

HONORS:

Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce, Notes and Comme nts Editor

Dean's List for three semesters

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, AT ALBANY

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - May, 1984

HONORS:

Cum Laude Graduate

Dean's List for six semesters

Alpha Phi Sigma (Criminal Justice Honor Society)

ADMISSIONS

New York Bar, 1989

New Jersey Bar, 1989

Federal Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 1996

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