Nicholas Benedetto
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EDUCATION
Thomas M Cooley Law School, Auburn Hills, MI
• Juris Doctor, December 2011
• Business Transactions Concentration
o 50% Tuition Honors Scholarship; Deans List
Monash Law School & University of Canterbury School of Law, Australia & New Zealand
• International Law Program, January–May 2011
• Concentration in Comparative Anti-trust law, International Environmental law, and International Criminal law.
St. John’s University Peter J. Tobin College of Business, Queens, NY (Staten Island, NY Campus)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Finance, May 2007
• Minor in Business Communication
o University Investment Management team
EXPERIENCE
Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik LLP, New York, NY April 2013-Present
Attorney
• Analyzed case information to understand personal injury allegations
• Prepared legal briefs and testimonies
• Performed legal research and trial preparation activities
• Prepared cases for court proceedings
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY May 2002–Present
Security Officer – New York State Registered Security Officer
• Union Local 177 Special Officers and Guards
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of guests attending events
• Maintaining integrity of post and keeping area safe and secure
• Trained in all safety procedures for emergency situations, Fire Guard Safety Certified
Wayne County Prosecutors Office, Detroit, MI September 2011–December 2011
Legal Intern
• Assisted Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys in trial preparation
• On the record for Pre-Exams and represented the county during all phases of courtroom proceeding.
• Researched case law and witness testimony, Performed investigations in preparation for trial.
Westminster Securities Corporation, New York, NY September 2007–September 2009
Investment Banker - Series 7, 63 certified
• Analyze investment opportunities, Researched for Due Diligence
• Listed companies on Pink sheets and created ADRs
News America Marketing (Phillip Morris), Brooklyn, NY November 2005–January 2007
Field Representative
• Merchandising Services Division
• Keeping promotions up to date, maintaining proper signage and display upkeep.
BAR ADMISSIONS
• New York State Bar, 2012.