Management Assistant
Resume:
EVELYN J. SUAREZ
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Forest Hills, NY 11375
BAR ADMISSIONS: Admitted in New Jersey and New York.
EXPERIENCE:
MTV NETWORKS, New York, NY
Temporary Attorney, August 2007 - Present
Reviewed agreements concerning Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1
programs and properties. Analyzed development, rights acquisition, talent,
production services, music and media licensing, work for hire, location and
distribution agreements. Researched and reviewed intellectual property
rights and administered rights management database.
DECHERT, LLP, New York, NY
Temporary Attorney (Through TMP/Hudson Global Resources), January 2004 -
August 2007
Conducted document review for multi-jurisdiction product liability
litigation. Applied the attorney-client privilege and work product
doctrines to assess relevance and admissibility of documents. Reviewed
peer document designations for consistency and accuracy in application of
pertinent laws and provided feedback on quality of production decisions.
Trained new attorneys to review documents for production in accordance with
relevant privilege laws and judicial determinations.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, INC., New York, NY
Legal Intern, October 2002 - April 2003
Reviewed and drafted hardware licensing, software licensing, service,
maintenance, consulting and nondisclosure agreements. Summarized key
contract terms and provisions to facilitate negotiations with vendors.
Created document review spreadsheet.
JACOBSON & COLFIN, P.C., New York, NY
Law Clerk, May 2002 - August 2002
Researched and drafted memoranda of law in the area of copyrights and
trademarks. Reviewed and drafted production, recording, publishing,
mechanical license, master use license, synchronization license, work for
hire and personal management agreements. Conducted trademark searches and
drafted copyright and trademark registration applications. Participated in
attorney assessment of unsolicited demonstration recordings. Observed
state court proceedings.
PROF. JAMES COHEN, FORDHAM CRIMINAL DEFENSE CLINIC, New York, NY
Research Assistant, May 2002 - August 2002
Researched and drafted memoranda of law regarding issues of criminal law
and procedure. Drafted voir dire questions, reviewed discovery documents,
and observed federal court proceedings.
U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, New York, NY
Legal Intern, June 2001 - August 2001
Conducted interviews and assessed claims for sexual harassment class action
suit. Reviewed and indexed discovery documents. Researched various topics
including sexual harassment, constructive discharge, retaliation and
discrimination based on national origin. Participated in attorney training
session addressing the joint employer and integrated enterprise theories of
liability. Observed intake interviews conducted by investigators.
EDUCATION:
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
Juris Doctor, May 2003 G.P.A.: 3.2
Outstanding Coursework: Advanced Copyright: A; Entertainment Law: A
Activities: Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law
Journal, Notes & Articles Editor,
2002-2003
Fordham Sports Law Forum, Associate Editor, 2002-2003
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, May 1997 Major: Psychology Minor: Chemistry
Honors & Awards: Dean's List
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