Amy Kern
Greenlawn,NY
Summary
Dual-licensed Attorney (NY/CT) offering a comprehensive background in civil rights, education law, and corporate operations. Highly skilled in representing the interests of students and parents in complex legal matters, complemented by a strong foundation in contract negotiation and employment law. A self-directed professional recognized for persuasive legal writing and a collaborative approach to legal problem- solving, caseload management and client relations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney
Davenport Law PLLC
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Civil rights and constitutional litigation in New York State and federal courts, with an emphasis on student, parent and employee rights
- Represented students and parents in New York State and federal education matters regarding the enforcement of FAPE and IEP compliance under the IDEA and provision of reasonable modifications under the ADA, Rehabilitation Act and New York State Education, Public Health and Human Rights Laws
- Led case strategy and drafted pleadings, including class action complaints, while supervising staff in complex civil rights and education and employment matters
- Interlocutory and dispositive motion practice including Motions for Summary Judgment and emergency equitable relief including Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) to preserve the status quo in civil rights and Education Law matters
- Challenged government actions and pursue claims against public entities through Article 78 proceedings in New York State Supreme Courts, Education Commissioner Appeals
- Authored comprehensive appellate motions, opening briefs and opposition briefs for the Appellate Divisions, Third and Fourth Departments involving civil rights violations and Article 78 proceedings
- Compiled Records on Appeal, meticulously indexing trial transcripts, exhibits and interlocutory orders to ensure a favorable and organized presentation of facts
- Municipal and commercial litigation pertaining to land acquisition, breach of contract, private nuisance and continuing trespass
- Client meeting and relationship development as well as vetting of potential new clients
Associate Counsel
Adecco
Melville, NY
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Negotiation and review of master services agreements, temporary staffing agreements, requests for proposals (“RFPs”), nondisclosure and noncompete agreements
- Lead team of temporary attorneys assigned to aid in document review in preparation for lengthy international audit.
- Reviewed and revised hundreds of existing master services and temporary staffing agreements to ensure compliance and ensured compliancy of new RFPs and agreements
- Established and maintained database of all services agreements to ensure continued compliance
- Maintained excellent communication with field offices throughout the United States and Canada
- Reviewed and resolved EEOC claims
Associate Attorney
Carl S. Levine & Associates, P.C.
Jericho, NY
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Environmental litigation
- Court appearances in New York State courts, performed legal research, drafted highly researched legal documents including motions, briefs, memoranda of law and discoveries, conducted depositions
- Maintained excellent communication with clients regarding the status of files and negotiated with adversaries when necessary
Associate Attorney
McMillan, Rather, Bennett & Rigano, P.C.
Melville, NY
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Practiced varied aspects of civil litigation including environmental, land use, tort and trusts and estates law
- Court appearances in New York State courts, performed legal research prepared and drafted highly researched legal documents including motions, briefs, memoranda of law, internal memoranda for senior partners and discoveries.
- Code violation hearings before NYS Environmental Control Board
- Maintained client relationships to keep apprised of case statuses
- Praised by senior partner for efficacy and style of legal writing
Education
Juris Doctor -
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
01.2000
Bachelor of the Arts - English Literature and Composition
Fairfield University
01.1997
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal drafting in New York State trial and appellate courts and federal courts
- Legal compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Contract analysis
- Project management
- Client relationship development
Certification
Connecticut State Bar, Admitted 2000
New York State Bar, Admitted 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Admitted 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Admitted 2001
Timeline
Attorney
Davenport Law PLLC
01.2026 - 04.2026
Associate Counsel
Adecco
01.2003 - 01.2006
Associate Attorney
Carl S. Levine & Associates, P.C.
01.2002 - 01.2003
Associate Attorney
McMillan, Rather, Bennett & Rigano, P.C.
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of the Arts - English Literature and Composition
Fairfield University
Juris Doctor -
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
EARLIER EXPERIENCE
- Legal Intern-1998-2000
McMillan, Rather, Bennett & Rigano, P.C.-Melville, NY
- Legal Intern-Summers 1997 and 1998
Olsten Corporation-Melville, NY
- Research Assistant-1998
Hofstra University School of Law, Professor Lawrence Kessler
- BARBRI sales representative
Hofstra University School of Law, 1997-2000