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LEGAL EXPERIENCE
MICHAEL FAILLACE & ASSOCIATES, LLP, New York, NY
2006 - Present
Of Counsel
Manage complex litigation and arbitration for employment law firm resolving empl
oyment discrimination, defamation, and workeras compensation matters. Prepare an
d respond to discovery requests, conduct and defend depositions, and prepare mot
ions, especially on summary judgment. Develop case analyses of major anti-discri
mination statutes including ADA, FMLA, ADEA, and EPA for Continuing Legal Educat
ion publications. Evaluate and prepare cases for arbitration and trial.
a Pozo v. J&J Hotel - Achieved favorable settlement after conducting numerous de
positions, difficult defense of plaintiffas deposition, and successfully defeati
ng defendantas motion for summary judgment.
a Garcia v. United Federation of Teachers, et al. - Defeated motion to dismiss d
efamation and discrimination case resulting in favorable client settlement.
a Conducted two week Superior Court trial of election law case and argued appeal
before the Connecticut Supreme Court leading to new standard on overturning pri
mary elections.
a Demonstrated ability to victoriously overcome powerful institutions on behalf
of clients subjected to discrimination or defamation.
a Recognized for ability to establish productive, trusting, and effective partne
rships with difficult and highly stressed clients.
COSTIGAN & COMPANY, P.C., New York, NY
2003 - 2005
Litigation Associate
Performed extensive research, drafted motion papers, and prepared for trials, ap
peals, and arbitrations for insurance, reinsurance, and ERISA matters. Took depo
sitions, argued motions, and evaluated and prepared cases for arbitration and tr
ial. Counseled clients and negotiated settlement agreements.
a Muhl v. Vesta Corporation - Won liability portion of trial and achieved settle
ment of $16.5M.
a Simmons v. Simmons - Prevailed in ERISA trial regarding breach of fiduciary du
ty.
a 55th Management Corp. v. Goldman - Achieved motion to dismiss for elderly tena
nt being sued by landlord for $2M.
a Effectively translated complicated research into legal briefs and motions.
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, New York, NY
BA in Political Economy, Magna cum laude, AMHERST COLLEGE, Amherst, MA
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
BAR ADMISSIONS
New York State
Eastern District of New York
Southern District of New York
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
New York County Lawyersa Association
National Employment Law Association
Fluent in French, Working Knowledge in Spanish