Quality Control Content
Resume:
Brian K. Leonardi, Esq.
Danbury, CT 06810
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EDUCATION
Pace University School of Law, W hite Plains, NY GPA: 3.33
Cum Laude, Juris Doctor, May 2013
Dean’s List (Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013)
Senior Associate, PACE INTERNATIONAL LAW REVIEW
Oralist, Pace ICC Moot Team at ICLN International Competition held in The Hague, Net herlands
National Champion, Pace/ICLN International Criminal Court Regional Moot Court Competition
Oralist, Pace Securities Dispute Resolution Triathlon Team
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT GPA 3.31
Bachelor of Science, Journalism, received May 2005
LICENSURE & AFFILIATIONS
Admitted to Bar of New York State
W estchester County Bar Association
EXPERIENCE
NewOak Capital, New York, NY
Compliance Associate, February 2014- Present (Contract)
Monitored quality control and compliance with internal guidelines and client protocol regarding loan review
process.
Monitored recent federal and state decisions and regulations pertinent to financial services industry and financial
product offerings.
Reviewed and rewrote responses to specific allegations of deficiencies in loan files pertaining to mortgage backed
securitizations subject to federal and state lawsuits.
Pirrotti & Glatt Law Firm PLLC, Scarsdale, NY
Law Clerk, January 2013- January 2014
Drafted legal documents, including: complaints, motions, discovery demands and responses, and demand letters
Conducted initial client intake and counseling
Investor Rights Clinic, John Jay Legal Services, Inc., W hite Plains, NY
Compliance and Legal Intern, August 2012- Present
Know Your Customer, Fiduciary Duty, and Suitability compliance analysis pursuant to FINRA regulations
Perform initial client interviewing, counseling, fact investigation, and claim evaluation
Determine eligibility of potential clients based on preliminary investigation and evaluations
Represented clients in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration before FINRA
Diageo North America, Norwalk, CT
Compliance and Legal Department Intern, January 2012- August 2012
Assisted with data privacy audit measuring compliance of North American business unit with privacy laws
Counseled internal vendors relating to compliance with state alcohol regulations and distribution laws
Inspected corporate books, records ensuring compliance wit h domestic/international incorporation requirements
Drafted and reviewed procurement contracts; reviewed and implemented internal contract adherence protocols
Norbert E. Mitchell Co., Inc., Danbury, CT
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, May 2009- December 2010
Executed, managed, and budgeted all strategic marketing campaigns including digital, print, and broadcast
Wrote and managed all product and service related content on NEMitchell.com
Wrote and distributed customer correspondence and company newsletter
ESPN, Content Development, Bristol, CT
Senior Programming Associate Content Strategy, November 2006- April 2009
Created and managed social networking pages for Content Development projects
Co-wrote and produced two-time Telly Award winning web series, Captain Soul & Moxie
Managed distribution of digital video assets for ESPN Original Digital productions
ESPN, New Media, Bristol, CT
Digital Streaming Live Event Coordinator, January 2006- November 2006
Managed all ESPN360.com live webcasts
Managed monthly expense reports and budgets for ESPN360.com
Served as point person for ESPN360 2006 World Cup coverage
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