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Solicitor General of the State of New York
Company NameState of New York
Dates EmployedFeb 1999 – Nov 2001 Employment Duration2 yrs 10 mos
LocationNew York, NY and Albany, NY
• Represented State of New York in significant cases for the State, including in the U.S. Supreme Court and the State’s highest courts. Received “Best U.S. Supreme Court Brief Award” from the National Association of Attorneys General in every year of tenure (1999, 2000, and 2001).
• Supervised 45 appellate lawyers and 50 paraprofessionals and support staff in briefing and arguing approximately 40-50 appellate cases per week, preparing Opinions of the Attorney General on issues of state law, and providing advice and consultation to state agencies and to other divisions.
• Initiated significant recruitment and managerial reforms within Solicitor General’s Office to ensure quality, excellence, and timeliness of work product. Part of core leadership team that helped transform New York Attorney General's into one of the leading public law offices in the country. |