Represented clients in court proceedings such as hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions, in the practice of Labor Law, Employment Law, Workers' Compensation Litigation, and Personal Injury.
Associate Attorney
Law Firm of Memel, Jacobs, Pierno & Gersh
Century City
03.1978 - 01.1980
Handled labor and employment law issues, advising on compliance, dispute resolution, and representing clients in related litigation, and litigated Workers Compensation cases.
Field Attorney
National Labor Relations Board
Los Angeles
08.1975 - 10.1977
Conducted investigations into unfair labor practice complaints.
Represented the agency in administrative hearings and legal proceedings.
Drafted and reviewed pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for court filings.
Argued clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form.
Interviewed witnesses during pre-trial investigations or examinations.
Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities.
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
Los Angeles
09.1975 - 06.1976
UPWARD BOUND, Project Director
Marymount College
Los Angeles
Developed and planned yearly curriculum for Highschool Students who are economically and academically challenged and unlikely to be accepted into a college or university. The goal is to work with said students so that they are accepted into college with scholarships or other financial assistance. During my 3 year tenure, an 80% success rate was accomplished.