Legal Civil

February **** Bar Passage – NYS Bar Application (Pending Admission)

EDUCATION

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY

J.D., May 2019

Honors: Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution

Activities: Black Law Students Association; Business Law Society

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

B.A. in Political Science and English, December 2014

Activities: Haitian American Students Association; National Association of Black Journalists

Study Abroad: Instituto Internacional de Espana, Madrid, Spain, Summer 2014;

Syracuse University London, UK, Summer 2013

EXPERIENCE

Brain Injury Rights Group, New York, NY

Law Clerk, November 2019-July 2020

Perform legal research assigned by Managing Attorneys including review of legal cases, opinions, decisions, and abstract salient points and references. Assist in preparing legal arguments and documents, such as memos, motions, pleadings, etc. Review transcripts and compile exhibits. Assist with the drafting of all legal correspondence for administrative and federal cases. Make court appearances alongside Attorneys. Provide training for the staff on compliance with federal and state education, disability and civil rights laws and regulations. Analyzes studies and reports on the effects of city, state and federal legislation and regulation.

Lloyd’s America, New York, NY

Law Clerk, February 2018-May 2019

Performed legal research on various legislation and their applicability to surplus lines insurers to assist in lobbying legislation at the state and federal level. Drafted recommendations to management, key market stakeholders in the Lloyd’s Market Association and colleagues on U.S. legal, regulatory, and policy matters. Tracked and alerted counsel to legislation that would be applicable to the company; complied with company’s document retention policy and updated as needed.

Hon. Devin P. Cohen, Kings County Supreme Court, New York, NY

Law Clerk, August 2017-December 2017

Conducted legal research on civil matters and drafted memoranda in preparation for oral arguments. Observed legal proceedings. Provided assistance to Hon. Cohen during mediation agreements, inquest hearings, and motion days. Prepared paperwork and processed legal documents.

U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, New York, NY

Legal Intern, May 2017-August 2017

Served as a representative of DOL for plan participants, beneficiaries, and officials in resolving disputes about benefit entitlements. Determined eligibility and provided advice on interpretations of ERISA and applicable plan documents. Conducted detailed fact-finding necessary to ascertain benefit eligibility or entitlement. Prepared specific and detailed written responses to complex and sensitive inquiries from the public. Drafted letters to be sent to plan administrators detailing possible violations of ERISA or plan rules in order to secure improperly denied claims.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Bassin-Bleu School System, Bassin-Bleu, Haiti

Teacher, September 2016-December 2016

SKILLS

Fluent in Haitian Creole

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