Assistant Health Care

MEGAN B. SZELIGA

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BAR ADMISSIONS

State of Connecticut (2003)

State of New York (2004)

EDUCATION

Pace University School of Law, White Plains, NY

Juris Doctor, May 2003

GPA: 3.16 Dean's List (all semesters) School of Law Trustee Merit

Scholarship Phi Alpha Delta

Canisius College, Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology minors in Animal Behavior and Zoo Biology,

cum laude, May 1999

GPA: 3.60 Dean's List (all semesters) Psi Chi National Psychology

Honor Society Zoological Society

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Steven J. Baum, P.C., Buffalo, NY

April 2008 - March

2011

Litigation Associate

Represented clients in a high-volume, fast paced setting through all stages

of the foreclosure process, including title disputes, housing code

violations and evictions. Researched and drafted complex motions to

dismiss, orders to show cause, summary judgment motions and appellate

briefs on diverse legal issues such as fraud and predatory lending. Managed

and instructed litigation support staff along with the firm's service of

process department on legal issues, polices, and procedures.

Kenney, Shelton, Liptak & Nowak, L.L.P., Buffalo, NY

March 2004 - April 2008

Associate Attorney

Represented clients through all stages of insurance defense, workers'

compensation and family law litigation including case assessment,

interviews, investigations, depositions, and court appearances. Appeared

for scheduling and compliance conferences with the courts, as well as

complex alternative dispute resolution conferences. Researched and drafted

appellate briefs and argued the merits of the appeal before the Fourth

Appellate Department.

Law Offices of Richard M. Greenspan, P.C., Elmsford, NY

July 2002 - April 2003

Law Clerk

Provided support to busy practice focusing on matters of federal and state

labor law. Conducted research and drafted memoranda on matters such as

piercing the corporate veil, various statutes of limitations, New York

continuous treatment rule, judicial privilege against defamation, fiduciary

qualifications under ERISA, and numerous other topics. Reviewed documents

and organized exhibits in preparation for arbitration or trial. Drafted

motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and various other court

documents that were used with little to no editing.

Law Offices of Steven M. Ratner, White Plains, NY

March 2002 - May 2002

Law Clerk

Worked closely with sole practitioner focusing on estate planning and elder

law issues. Drafted clients' wills, living wills, health care proxies, and

both general and springing powers of attorney. Reviewed documents. Assisted

in client interviews. Marketed office to new clients through seminars and

workshops.

SCIENTIFIC EXPERIENCE

Canisius College, Buffalo, NY

May 1998 - August 1999

Research Assistant

Participated in non-evasive behavioral and biological research on animals

including the bottle-nosed dolphin and the Asian elephant. Participated in

experiment design, trained and tested subjects, collected data, and

maintained database of results.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

SPCA, Buffalo, NY

Member, Board of Directors

November 2007 -

Present

Volunteer, Humane Education Assistant

September 2006 - Present

Professional Associations

Bar Association of Erie County New York State Bar Association Women's

Bar Association of the State of New York

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