MARIA C. CARLUCCI, BSN, RN, ESQ.

*** **** **** ******, ***. 18M, New York, NY 10023

917-***-**** acx1fi@r.postjobfree.com

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

KELLEY JASONS MCCGOWAN SPINELLI HANNA & REBER, LLP

Senior Litigation Associate: March 2011 to present

Practice areas include products liability defense, premises defense, general commercial litigation, employment law, labor law, professional liability, and mass tort defense.

Represent major corporations in New York state and federal courts in all litigation matters.

Substantive experience in all aspects of litigation including the following: e-discovery, investigations/subpoenas, drafting pleadings, motion practice, taking and defending fact and expert witness depositions, appearances in state and federal jurisdictions, developing general legal strategies, retention of expert witnesses, review of medical records for case evaluation and litigation strategy, and participation in settlement negotiations. Effect timely client communication tailored to client needs and sophistication.

Review contracts for tendering defense and indemnity, as well advocate for clients throughout all phases of litigation.

Mentor and train junior associates and paralegals on general litigation and business skills with a focus on effective communication with internal and external clients, time management, client-specific issues, and litigation strategies.

SEGAL MCCAMBRIDGE SINGER & MAHONEY, LTD.

Associate: October 2004 to March 2011

Represented major corporations in New York state and federal courts in matters involving products liability and general liability claims.

Experience included drafting discovery responses, subpoenas, retention of medical experts, motion practice, legal memoranda, taking depositions of plaintiffs and witnesses, drafting pleadings and discovery and managing all phases of litigation, as well as mediation. Participating in hearings, conferences, mediation, and settlement negotiations in state and federal court.

BAR ADMISSIONS: Pennsylvania (2004), New Jersey (2004), and New York (2005); United States Court of Appeals Third Circuit (2005); Southern and Eastern District of New York (2007).

NON-LEGAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Merck & Co., Inc.

Acting Associate Manager: December 2002 to May 2004

Adverse Experience Reporting Coordinator/Associate: June 1999 to December 2002

Managed 4-5 direct reports. Executed daily distribution of work to each individual team member. Performed supervisory review of adverse event reports while maintaining worldwide, EU and FDA reporting regulations Maintained an open-door policy for team members in order to provide problem solving and answering questions to specific situations.

Additional responsibilities included: participated in compliance managerial meetings regarding all aspects of regulatory compliance, as well as performing independent investigation and implementation of corrective measures. Facilitated seven day phone calls to FDA. Performed oversight of individual safety data reports for an IND mega-trial, which consisted of 20,000 international and national patients.

HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Registered Nurse in Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit: August 1994 to June 1999

Provided all aspects of care to complex, critically ill patients in a twenty-four bed Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit.

EDUCATION:

WIDENER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Wilmington, DE May 2004

Honors: Dean’s List Fall 2000 & Spring 2002 Semesters

Awards: Certificate of Achievement, Administrative Law; Chadwick Memorial Scholarship Activities: The Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, Law Review; Health Law Society Member

ITAP, Intensive Trial Advocacy Program

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON, Scranton, PA May 1994

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES: Registered Nurse in New York

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