J. Anthony Robinson
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» Profile
Assertive, motivated, self-starting quick learner, who is both respected and well-liked. Versatile skill
set, including superior written and oral communication abilities. A core belief that: Integrity,
Motivation, Opportunity, Preparation, Persistence & Patience leads to Company Success. Essentially, I
Mop for Success. Will add immediate, impactful & lasting value to your Organization.
» Education
J.D. Fordham University School of Law (2007)
B.A., Political Science, w/Business Minor, Magna Cum Laude, Stony Brook University (2004)
» Work Experience
Keller Graduate School of Management, New York, New York
Adjunct Professor of Law, 2010-
Crafted a dynamic atmosphere of learning in Negotiation Skills, Business Law, and Labor
Relations courses where graduate students were engaged creatively, while work product of
the highest quality was demanded.
Synthesized difficult legal material into clear, concise language for lecture presentations and
consistently received positive reviews from student feedback surveys.
Harris O’Brien LLP, New York, New York
Document Review Assignment, October 2010- February 2011
Provided thorough document review and analysis on Aurum Securities case, with $150 million
dollars in dama ges eventually awarded by FINRA.
Robert Half/Bloomberg LP, New York, New York
Complex Securities Legal Analyst, September2008-August 2009
Drafted normalized holdings using Bloomberg Terminal for complex securities and
commercial law cases, including violations of the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, Investment Company Act of 1940, Employee Retirement Income Security Act,
and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Recognized consistently by supervisors for producing superior work product.
Suggested improvements to the B-Law database, adding to the core competency of the
company product.
N.Y. State Supreme Court (Civil), New York, New York
Student Law Clerk, October 2005-May 2007
Assisted trial attorneys with interpr eting NY Pract ice policies, procedures, and complex court
rules.
Drafted civil litigation motion decisions & memos for Judge on a continuous basis.
Conducted heavy calendar of conferences (preliminary, status, and compliance) with attorneys.
Lincoln Square Legal Services at Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York
Student Attorney, Spring 2006
Represented clients charged with minor misdemeanors at arraignments with supervision from
Clinical Attorneys.
Drafted successful and coherent parole ap plication on behalf of incarcerated client.
Drafted pre-trial motions, including successful speedy trial 30.30 motion to dismiss, while
assisting clients in all aspects of their social welfare, including job search, substance abuse, and
fin ancial issues. Received Archibal d Murray Service award for this effort.
» Activities, Honors, Awards
Phi Betta Kappa; Sigma Beta Ho nor Society; Irene Pokoulas Scholarship; Black Law Students
Association Member; American Bar Association Member; Fordha m Law School Archibald
R. Murra y Public Service Award; Head Ush er, Singles Ministry Leader, Assistant Youth
Leader, Church Board Member and Prison Mi nistry Assistant at Flatbush SDA Churc h. Planned
and executed numerous events in church volunteer capacity.
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