Associate Attorney

William Wong

**** * **** **., ********, NY ***** • 347-***-**** • ******@***.*******.**.***

EDUCATION

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

Juris Doctor (Business Law Concentration), May 2020

GPA: 3.428 Class Rank: Top 33-1/3%

Honors: Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution, E. Nathaniel Gates Scholarship

Activities: Asian Pacific American Law Student Association; Student Bar Association

Relevant Coursework: Securities Regulation, Corporations, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analyzing Corporate Agreements, Contract Drafting, Introduction to Financial Statements

Hunter College, City University of New York, New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts, in Economics, May 2013

ADMISSION

Passed NY Bar Exam (Admission pending); Passed MPRE; Passed NY Law Exam

EXPERIENCE

Seeger Weiss, LLP, Ridgefield Park, NJ

Summer Associate, June 2019 – July 2019

Worked on general and commercial litigation matters for firm specializing in complex litigation, focusing on products liability class action and mass torts. Drafted motion for issuance of letters rogatory in connection with the firm’s request for assistance from a district court in obtaining discovery from a foreign party. Researched standing issues related to data breaches in Second and Third Circuit, data mining as an acceptable form of expert testimony, and attorney-client privilege in New Jersey and the Third Circuit. Drafted opposition to motion to dismiss in EcoDiesel multi-district litigation. Participated in witness interview to identify any contradictions from previous interviews.

Securities Arbitration Clinic, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY

Student Counsel, August 2018 – May 2019

Under faculty supervision, advocated for claimants referred by the New York Stock Exchange, the National Association of Securities Dealers, and the American Arbitration Association. Researched suitability issues for variable annuities and FINRA rules for statement of claim in preparation for FINRA arbitration. Conducted multiple phases of securities arbitration, including case in-take, case development, discovery, settlement negotiation, and representation of the claimants before a duly constituted arbitration panel. Participated in weekly seminars that included the study of the fundamental principles of securities arbitration, an overview of the state and federal securities laws and other laws relevant to investor claims against broker-dealers and clearing firms, and instruction on ethical issues and guidelines concerning all aspects of the clinic’s practice.

NYC Department of Social Services, New York, NY

Child Support Enforcement Legal Intern, June 2018 – July 2018

Conducted research on family law matters for the state agency. Drafted memoranda concerning child support issues to be presented at court. Reviewed current cases involving support enforcement and paternity establishment and facilitated case preparation regarding newly filed objections.

Private Tutor, Brooklyn, NY

August 2015 – May 2017

Mott Women Healthcare, New York, NY

Medical Biller, June 2014 – February 2015

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Language: Cantonese (native)

Interests: Bouldering, top rope climbing, and reading non-fiction

Professional Affiliation: Asian American Bar Association of New York

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