Assistant Office

Nikki Pappas

* ****** *****

Niskayuna, NY *****

Phone: 518-***-****

**********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania

Juris Doctor, May 2010

Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.41

Fordham University, College of Business Administration, Bronx, New

York

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration

Marketing, Minor Spanish, Business Law May 2007

Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.69

Fordham University, London, England

Study Abroad Program, Summer 2005

ACADEMIC HONORS

Graduate

Intellectual Property Award - Awarded to Students with

Highest Achievement in IP Class

Undergraduate

Graduated Cum Laude, College of Business Administration

Honor Student

Business Law Minor Award - Highest G.P.A. of Students with

a Business Law Minor

Who's Who Among American Students

WORK EXPERIENCE

New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Third Department

Albany, NY Appellate Court Attorney

8/2010 - Present

Identify legal and factual issues raised in appeals brought

through record organization and widespread research

Draft preliminary reports to summarize relevant law and facts to

prepare judges for upcoming oral arguments

Pollins Law Firm

Media, PA

Law Clerk/Intern

5/2009 - 8/2009

Composed memorandums after researching issues in areas such as

employment, business, and personal injury

Handled screening of client intake and initial inquiries

Drafted court pleadings and other important documents in

preparation for trial or settlement

Hon. Thomas D. Nolan, Jr., NYS Supreme Court Justice

Ballston Spa, NY

Intern

5/2008 - 8/2008

Extensively researched various legal questions and drafted

judicial decisions

Sat in on pre-trial conferences, civil and criminal trials

New York State United Teachers

Latham, NY

Law Clerk 6/2008 -

8/2008

Researched labor-related topics in preparation for, and prior

to, writing briefs and memorandums

Witnessed hearings between employers and teachers or other

professionals

Paul Giannetti, Esq.

Albany, NY

Legal Assistant

6/2007 - 8/2007

Updated and maintained client files and relationships in a

workers' compensation law office

Researched extensive workers' compensation and Constitutional

issues

Experienced client interviews, a small office atmosphere, and

the importance of client relations

Fordham University Department of Intercampus Transportation

Bronx, NY

Driver and Dispatcher

1/2006 - 6/2007

Awarded Driver of the Year for service, attendance, timeliness,

and overall work ethic

Safely transported passengers through New York City in a

fourteen passenger van

Promoted to dispatching position after six months; given more

responsibility within the office

BAR ADMISSION

State of New York - January 2011; State of New Jersey -

November 2010

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