Carolynn Terrell-Nieves,Esq.
3006 Castle Pines Drive,GA
Summary
Accomplished Arbitrator and Administrative Law Judge with extensive expertise in city and state laws governing No-Fault Insurance and environmental quality of life issues. Proven ability to represent and preside over adversary proceedings in both federal and state courts, demonstrating strong negotiation skills in complex agreements, commercial transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Adept at auditing compliance information and developing effective policies and procedures at the city and state levels. Dedicated legal professional with over 31 years of experience across diverse practice areas, including real estate, legislative matters, criminal law, medical malpractice, corporate law, and commercial law.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Arbitrator
American Arbitration Association
02.2002 - Current
- Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and medical providers.
- Determine if the procedure is being conducted according to the rules and law.
- Possess judicial capacity, temperament, and extensive industry knowledge.
- Call upon witnesses to testify under oath at Arbitration hearings.
- Facilitate negotiations between opposing parties.
- Determine if information, claim presented supports the charge, claim, or dispute.
Administrative Law Judge
New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings/ECB Board
09.2010 - 01.2020
- Preside over hearings and listen to and read arguments by opposing parties.
- Call upon witnesses to testify under oath at administrative hearings.
- Apply laws or precedents to reach judgments and to resolve disputes between parties.
- Write opinions, decisions, and instructions regarding cases, claims, and disputes.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills while interacting with diverse individuals during hearings, including attorneys, litigants, witnesses, interpreters, court reporters, and support staff members.
Senior Associate Attorney
Jenkins & Gilcrest, LLP
02.2001 - 04.2002
- Practiced Civil Litigation, 75% complex product liability, 20% toxic torts, 5% environmental litigation, supervised junior associates, paralegals and law student interns, conducted and prepared client's for depositions, trial preparation and conduct trial strategy conferences with clients.
Senior Associate Attorney
Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, P.C.
09.1997 - 02.2001
- Practiced in the area of Medical Mal-defense/product liability, trial preparation, conduct 50H hearings, depositions, complex settlement negotiations, expert witness conferences, and prepare detailed suit evaluations.
- Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for trial.
Assistant District Attorney
Kings County District Attorney’s Office
09.1993 - 09.1997
- Drafted misdemeanor and felony complaints; evaluate cases and determine plea offers; conduct misdemeanor and felony arraignments; suppression hearings and Grand Jury presentations; conducted numerous high profile investigations; handled numerous misdemeanor and felony trials.
Administrative Law Judge
Governor’s Office of Minority & Women’s Business Development
02.1990 - 08.1993
- Administered business certification adjudicative hearings to determine the status of minority and women owned businesses, and rendered final decisions.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Reviewed multi-million dollar corporate and commercial construction contracts.
- Called upon witnesses to testify under oath at administrative hearings.
Counsel
Assemblyman Albert Vann, 56th A.D.
02.1989 - 03.1990
- Managed all legal and administrative matters including staff for both the Albany and Brooklyn offices; reviewed, analyzed, and drafted legislation for the Children and Families, Education, and Health Committees; managed and prepared district budget proposals and participated in statewide budget negotiations. Counseled and advised constituents on various legal matters such as wills and estates, real-estate contracts, incorporation and tax matters.
Counsel
NYS Black and Puerto-Rican Legislative Caucus
11.1986 - 01.1989
- Executive Director and legal advisor to the caucus; reviewed, drafted and analyzed legislation and made voting recommendations relative to pertinent Caucus issues and concerns.
Associate Attorney
Cullen and Dykman
10.1986 - 12.1988
- Practiced real estate and commercial law in the banking area, while advising clients on tax and regulatory issues.
Education
J.D. - Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, DC05-1986
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Howard University
Washington, DC05-1981
Skills
- Strong research and writing skills
- In-depth commercial and media law knowledge
- Public speaking expertise
- Corporate and commercial contract negotiation
- Effective conflict resolution
- Managing staff and projects
- Court policies and programs
- Legal correspondence preparation
- Computer literate
- Mediation
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Metropolitan Bar Association
- National Bar Association
- New York State Women's Bar Association
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- Links Incorporated
Timeline
Administrative Law Judge
New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings/ECB Board
09.2010 - 01.2020
Arbitrator
American Arbitration Association
02.2002 - Current
Senior Associate Attorney
Jenkins & Gilcrest, LLP
02.2001 - 04.2002
Senior Associate Attorney
Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, P.C.
09.1997 - 02.2001
Assistant District Attorney
Kings County District Attorney’s Office
09.1993 - 09.1997
Administrative Law Judge
Governor’s Office of Minority & Women’s Business Development
02.1990 - 08.1993
Counsel
Assemblyman Albert Vann, 56th A.D.
02.1989 - 03.1990
Counsel
NYS Black and Puerto-Rican Legislative Caucus
11.1986 - 01.1989
Associate Attorney
Cullen and Dykman
10.1986 - 12.1988
J.D. - Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts
Howard University
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