Gretal G. Kinney, J.D.
Syracuse, NY 13224
954-***-**** abnhng@r.postjobfree.com
BAR STATUS & EDUCATION
Passed the New York State July 2009 Bar Exam, Admission Pending.
Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, NY
Juris Doctor, cum laude, May 2009
GPA: 3.34
Honors: Dean’s List (3 semesters)
Syracuse Science & Technology Law Reporter,
Form & Accuracy Editor (3L); By-Laws Committee Member (2L)
CALI Award
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Anthropology, minor in Classics, December 2004
Honors: Dean’s List
Activities: Champs Mentor
Agriculture & Society Study Abroad, Northern Italy, Summer ‘04
EXPERIENCE
Syracuse University College of Law Syracuse, NY
Student Attorney, Community Development Law Clinic Aug. 2008 – May 2009
• Established For-Profit and Not-For Profit Corporations
• Assisted with trade marks and service marks for clients’ businesses
• Provided legal advice during real estate transactions
State of New York, Office of the Attorney General Syracuse, NY
Legal Aide Aug. 2007 – May 2009
• Drafted pleadings, including summary judgment motions and post trial memoranda
• Reviewed cases and research precedent
• Prepared interoffice memoranda regarding research
D.J. & J.A. Cirando, Esqs. Syracuse, NY
Law Clerk May 2007 – July 2007
• Compiled and prepared records on appeal
• Conducted legal research
• Wrote and prepared appellate briefs in the area of New York criminal law
Law Office of Attorney Paul S. Rothstein Gainesville, FL
Legal Assistant Jan. 2005 – Jan. 2006
• Researched case law primarily in family law
• Drafted petitions, motions, orders, discovery requests
• Attended several hearings & court dates
INTERESTS
• Enjoy traveling, long distance bicycling, disc golf, running, and photography