LIMOR WIGDER

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EDUCATION

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY

J.D. Graduate June 2011, Admission to the New York Bar 2011

Certification: Passed the Registration Examination for Patent Attorneys and Patent Agents (June 2011)

Obtained Montefiore-Einstein Certificate in Bioethics and the Medical Humanities (2010-2011)

Honors: Dean’s Merit Scholarship

Relevant Courses: Patent Law, Trademark Law

Yeshiva University Stern College, New York, NY

B.A. in Biology, Summa Cum Laude with minor in Business and Management, June 2008

Honors: Valedictorian Class of 2008. Dean’s List 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005.

Awards: Phyllis Gordon Solomon Memorial Award for Excellence in Pre-Law Studies

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Divorce Mediation Clinic, New York, NY

Clinic at Cardozo run by Professor Robert Collins, Spring 2011

Participated in a joint program between the Office of Court Administration and Cardozo, providing aid to underprivileged clients seeking separation and/or divorce. Researched various NY divorce laws such as grounds for divorce and distribution of assets. Created a PowerPoint Presentation about Child-Inclusive Mediation. Mediated sessions between couples, leading them through proper proceedings and helping them resolve any issues necessary to complete agreements. Learned about dispute resolution tactics. Drafted the final separation agreement, after all the terms are negotiated and also drafted and filed the divorce papers in court.

Cyber Dissidents Nonprofit Organization, New York, NY

Intern for David Keyes, June 2010

Researched status of freedom of speech laws in legal systems of various countries, particularly in the Middle East region. Helped organize and implement a peaceful freedom of speech demonstration in New York, outside of the United Nations building. Edited articles written by founder of organization, which appeared in columns of several periodicals. Found news updates on Middle Eastern Dissidents and updated Dissident profiles on company website, cyberdissidents.org. Wrote articles about specific incidents of dissident censoring for the website, to promote awareness of such undemocratic behavior.

Smith & Shapiro, New York, NY

Legal Intern for Harry Shapiro, Summer 2009

Researched and conducted factual investigations concerning property and real estate law cases. Edited lease contracts tailored for clients specific requirements. Drafted several cease and desist and notification letters to tenants on behalf of landlord clients. Observed and participated in pretrial conferencing, client meetings, and numerous court proceedings.

The Cardiovascular Institute, Encino, CA

Business Development Intern, Summer 2006 and Summer 2007

Helped re-organize the electronic medical record system for the cardiology clinic. Performed extensive research on various cardiology-related conditions and treatments. Incorporated research into readable content for patients on the website, TheCardiovascularInstitue.com. Worked under the direct supervision of Dr. Uri Ben-Zur, compiling research regarding the effect of heart disease on women. Observed several surgical operations and interacted with patients on a daily basis.

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