Samuel Ari Mushell
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Education
Seton Hall University School of Law, Newark, NJ
Juris Doctor
May 2010
Beth Medrash Govoha, Lakewood, NJ
M.A., Rabbinic Studies
October 2006
B.A., Jewish and Rabbinic Studies
October 2003
Professional Experience
stern, lavinthal, frankenberg & norgaard, Englewood, NJ
August 2009- April 2010
Law Clerk
o Researched, analyzed and drafted memoranda for a variety of bankruptcy
issues, including complex chapter 11 cases and the affect of
bankruptcy on break-up fees for stalking horse bidders.
o Prepared motions and drafted complaints for a variety of bankruptcy
cases.
o Researched, analyzed and drafted memoranda for debtor/creditor cases,
including issues related to secured transactions and commercial paper.
United States House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Summer 2009
Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law
Congressman Steven Cohen, Chairman
Legal Intern
Performed analytical research and drafted documents on a variety of
bankruptcy and other emerging issues in preparation for possible
congressional legislation. Attended all subcommittee hearings. Duties
included:
o Providing Congressional members with detailed research regarding the
GM and Chrysler bankruptcy cases, including their effects on auto
suppliers, accident victims and future asbestos claims. Explored
whether the bankruptcies were sub rosa plans.
o Preparing targeted talking points for Congressional members to use
during questioning of expert witnesses in auto bankruptcy and medical
bankruptcy subcommittee hearings.
o Conferring with subcommittee staff regarding emerging bankruptcy
issues.
o Strategizing with Congressional legislative aides on approach to
questioning witnesses during subcommittee hearings.
o Researching and drafting legal memoranda on effect of bankruptcy on
student loans and credit default swaps.
o Assisting in preparation of documents for questioning in deferred
prosecution agreements hearing.
The Law Offices of Douglass T. Tabachnik, Freehold, NJ
June 2009
Law Clerk
o Researched, analyzed and drafted memorandum for complex bankruptcy
case involving debtor with over 15 functioning businesses.
The Honorable Sheldon R. Franklin J.S.C., Toms River, NJ
Summer 2008
Judicial Intern
o Researched and prepared pre- and post-trial motions concerning family
law and domestic violence matters.
o Conferred with Judge Franklin on legal and procedural issues,
including child support adjustments and personal jurisdiction.
Leadership and Volunteer Experience
o Gesher Volunteer Teacher: Taught adults analytical skills for
learning Talmud.
o Partners In Torah Volunteer Teacher: Taught adults fundamental skills
in reading and understanding Hebrew.
o Yeshivas Kodshim Participated in an international study program in
Israel.