Dynamic Attorney- at- Law with over 9 years of experience. Admitted to practice law in New York and the Caribbean.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Attorney
MClarke & Associates, LLC
New York, United States of America
04.2018 - Current
Accurately and timely prepared business and family immigration matters including waivers, motions to reconsider/reopen, responding to requests for evidence and notices of intent to deny, VAWA and guardianship and SIJ applications.
Prepare clients for Interviews before USCIS, including Stokes and Adjustment of Status interviews.
Removal defense before the immigration court including EOIR 42B cancellation, Asylum and adjustment of status.
Responsible for monitoring and updating team on changes in immigration policies and laws.
Associate Litigation Attorney
Hanoman & Associates
Georgetown, Guyana
06.2014 - 04.2018
Provided legal advice , prepared legal documents and conducted trials in multiple types of litigations including but not limited to matters involving personal injury, landlord and tenant, conveyance and land transfer, divorce and family.
Resolved post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
Interviewed and selected jurors to verify competency and lack of biases, presenting challenges for cause to dismiss unfit candidates.
Education
Legal Education Certificate - General And Criminal Law
Hugh Wooding Law School
Trinidad And Tobago
05.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - General Law
University of Guyana
Guyana
09.2009 - 11.2012
Skills
Computer proficiencyundefined
Affiliations
Principal Roll of Honor, Hugh Wooding Law School, 2016
Mackay and Moore Law Prize, University of Guyana 2014
University of Guyana Law Society (UGLS), Organizing Secretary of the Executive Committee, 2013
Member, Guyana Women Lawyers’ Association, 2014- 2016
Executive Member, Guyana Bar Association, 2015-2016
Timeline
Associate Attorney
MClarke & Associates, LLC
04.2018 - Current
Associate Litigation Attorney
Hanoman & Associates
06.2014 - 04.2018
Legal Education Certificate - General And Criminal Law
Hugh Wooding Law School
05.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - General Law
University of Guyana
09.2009 - 11.2012
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