Assistant School
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JORDAN E. HERSCH
Merrick, NY 11566
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EDUCATION:
Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, NY
Juris Doctor, June 2013
GPA: 3.33
Awards: Centennial Grant; Academic Achievement Scholarship; Dean’s Merit Scholarship;
Richardson Scholarship
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 2010
EXPERIENCE:
Office of the United States Trustee, Brooklyn, New York
Legal Intern September 2012- May 2013
Researched legal issues arising in bankruptcy cases, drafted motions, and assisted at hearings.
Conducted a study of how the National Mortgage Settlement was implemented.
Professor Bradley Borden, Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York
Research
Assistant
September 2012- May 2013
Assisted with research for a series of practice guides that analyze how each state treats LLCs, LLPs,
and LPs. The goal was to provide a comprehensive survey of the statutory framework of each state.
Honorable Robert E. Grossman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, E.D.N.Y., Central Islip, New York
Judicial Intern January 2012- August 2012
Observed proceedings, conducted legal research, and drafted bench memoranda analyzing complex
issues arising in bankruptcy cases. Analyzed how Article 3-A trusts and mechanic’s liens are treated
by the bankruptcy code.
Consumer Counseling and Bankruptcy Clinic, Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York
Clinic Intern August 2011-January 2012
Interviewed consumer debtors, analyzed their financial circumstances, and assisted them in
deciding whether to file for bankruptcy protection. Prepared petitions and schedules. Assisted
at §341 meeting of creditors.
Honorable Ellen Spodek, Supreme Court, Kings County, Civil, Brooklyn, New York
Judicial Intern June 2011-January 2012
Conducted legal research and drafted bench memoranda analyzing issues arising in medical
malpractice, personal injury, and guardianship cases. Analyzed whether a plaintiff in a §1983
action against the City was entitled to recover attorney’s fees in a case that settled.
Gutman Mintz Baker & Sonnenfeldt LLP, New Hyde Park, New York
Legal Assistant May 2010-August 2010
Assisted with drafting of motions. Met with clients and aided in trial preparation. Maintained
client files. Observed hearings and settlement conferences.
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