Vice President City
Resume:
Vincent Pullo
Bellerose, New York 11426
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BAR STATUS
Member: New York State Bar, New Jersey State Bar,
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
EDUCATION
Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, NY
Juris Doctor, June 2000
Awards: Dean's Merit Scholarship
CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Process
Activities: Italian American Law Students Association
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, May 1997
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Pi Sigma Alpha
Dean's List 1993 -1997
Activities: Vice President/Secretary, Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity
Vice President, Italia Viva Cultural Club
EXPERIENCE
New York City Department of Transportation, New York, New York
Agency Chief Contracting Officer August 2007-
Present
Key procurement official who represents large New York City Agency.
Administers all procurement and most contracting activities of the
Agency from initiation through award and registration with the New
York City Office of the Comptroller. Ensures that all procurements
are completed in accordance with the New York Procurement Policy Board
Rules and applicable Federal and State procurement laws. Supervises
the implementation of procurement requirements, both in regards to
City and internal Agency policy. Provides all necessary reporting to
the Mayor's Office of Contract Services. Manages a staff of
approximately 30 professional and clerical titles including assignment
of work, tracking progress and reviewing final documents before
issuance. Reviews staff performance on a regular basis and monitors
the use of overtime and sick leave to ensure compliance with City
protocols; posts, interviews, and hires staff for vacant positions.
Directs improvements and implementation of the units Contracts
Management Database, and ensures that all management reports are
generated and contains up to date information.
New York City Department of Transportation, New York, New York
Associate Counsel March 2006 -
August 2007
Staff Attorney in large New York City Agency. Chief responsibilities
consisted of reviewing and drafting complex contracts, interpreting
the New York City Procurement Policy Board Rules, and assisting in
consultant procurement. Specializations included surety and insurance
law, Federal and State grants, construction law, prevailing wage law,
Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise utilization, and the quality-
based selection process in consultant procurements. Chief attorney in
Agency responsible for procurements involving the Staten Island Ferry
and the Management Information Systems divisions.
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, Flushing, New York
Deputy Counsel, Capital Projects Division February 2001
- March 2006
Acted as in-house counsel for New York City Agency. Routinely
involved in a variety of issues connected to architecture, landscape
architecture, engineering and construction, including complex
contractual law, alternative dispute resolution, commercial
litigation, products liability, labor law, and administrative law.
Responsibilities included reviewing and drafting contracts such as
competitive sealed bids, sole source agreements, negotiated
acquisitions, and design contracts procured through Requests for
Proposals. Prepared cases in conjunction with the New York City
Department of Law for complex commercial and personal injury
litigation. Responded as Records Access Officer to written inquiries
under the Freedom of Information Law concerning Agency agreements,
rules and procedures. Supervised one attorney and two labor law
investigators.
Law Offices of Leopold Kaplan, New York, NY
Associate September 1999 -
February 2001
Assisted Sole Practitioner in all phases of civil litigation,
including court appearances and client conferences. Researched and
wrote memoranda of law, appellate briefs and pleadings regarding the
substantive and procedural aspects of personal injury, commercial,
trusts and estates, family, and human rights cases. Attended court
appearances.
New York County District Attorney's Office, New York, NY
Summer Intern - Homicide Investigations Unit Summer 1999
Worked with Assistant District Attorneys and Investigators.
Researched and wrote trial briefs. Assisted with trial preparation
and attended court appearances.
United States Attorney's Office - Eastern District of New York,
Brooklyn, NY
Intern - Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit January 1999
- May 1999
Conducted research, and wrote memoranda of law, briefs, and jury
instructions. Attended trial preparation sessions.
Safe Harbor Project, Brooklyn Law School Legal Services, Brooklyn, NY
Student Intern August 1998 - January
1999
Represented individual clients in a range of cases affecting their
status and entitlements in the United States. Most cases involved
immigration status, including deportation, naturalization, and asylum.
Prosecutors Clinic, Brooklyn Law School Legal Services, Brooklyn, NY
Student Intern Summer 1998
Worked in the Kings County District Attorney's Domestic Violence
Bureau. Interviewed and counseled witnesses, negotiated with defense
attorneys, and conducted case research.
Atlantic Council of the United States, Washington, DC
Intern January 1996 - April
1996
Performed background research and wrote reports for future projects.
Helped organize and coordinate various discussions and Working Group
meetings. General administrative duties.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Language: Italian - proficient in speaking, reading, writing
Computer: WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Outlook, Internet, Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Groupwise, Q & A
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