Assistant Office

Joseph D. DePalma

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New York, NY 10025

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Education

Columbia Law School

Juris Doctor, Awarded May, 2012

Honors: Columbia Law School Scholarship for Excellence Recipient

Activities: Environmental Law Moot Court,

Columbia Journal of Environmental Law

New York University

Bachelor of Arts in Politics, 2009

Honors: University Honors Scholar

Presidential Honors Scholarship Recipient

Activities: Study Abroad in Berlin, Germany (Fall 2008)

Meals on Heels- Greenwich Village

Experience

New York City Law Department, Legal Counsel Division – Spring 2012

Legal Intern

Researched and wrote legal memoranda in several areas of law, including administrative,

constitutional, property, and tort. Advised and assisted in legislative drafting, rule promulgation,

and compliance with state and federal law.

New York City Council, Office of the General Counsel – Summer 2011

Legal Intern

Researched and prepared legal memoranda on federal, state, local law and ethics issues.

Developed and presented policy proposals to council staff on constitutional limits on campaign

expenditures and conflicts of interest. Conducted extensive non-electronic archival research.

Honorable John P. Garhart, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas – Summer 2010

Summer Law Clerk

Prepared bench memoranda in the areas of both criminal and civil law. Researched and briefed

controlling law. Drafted court opinions.

New York University Department of Housing – 2006-2008

Residence Hall Operations Assistant

Liaised parent/resident complaints and concerns. Initiated and followed up on facility

service requests. Coordinated mail and package delivery for building of over 400

residents. Performed basic office assistance tasks.

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