Dara London
Oradell,NJ
Summary
Motivated and accomplished attorney with six years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution. Skilled in maintaining relationships and problem solving with clients through listening and effective communication.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
London Household
01.2010 - Current
- Manage multiple schedules for a house with two adults and one child.
- Create and implement daily routines.
- Establish budget for utilities, food and other necessities.
- Balance caregiving duties with volunteer work for Parent-Teacher Organizations and other educational and recreational programs.
Labor and Employment Attorney
NYC Administration for Children's Services
12.2007 - 12.2010
- Litigated claims of discrimination and retaliation under Title VII, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the State and City Human Rights Laws; as well as claims brought by individual City employees and unions based on collective bargaining agreements and the Civil Service Law.
- Assisted Agency management with supervision and management issues, as well as assessing and helping with employee competence issues.
- Participated in mediations, arbitrations and other employment and labor related hearings.
Assistant Corporation Counsel
New York City Administration for Children's Services
08.2004 - 12.2007
- Represented the Agency in child neglect and abuse cases, permanency hearings and other child welfare proceedings within the New York City Family Courts.
- Counseled and worked with Child Protective caseworkers and agency case planners on issues relating to social services for families and placement, permanency and the well-being of children removed from their families.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and memoranda of law relating to family court proceedings.
Marketing Coordinator
Fried Frank
08.1998 - 07.2001
- Answered marketing department inquiries by email, phone and mail.
- Developed legal marketing materials to support client relationships and to attain new clients.
- Assisted in the planning and implementation of firm networking events.
Education
J.D. -
Cardozo School of Law
New York, NY05.2004
Bachelor of Arts -
Barnard College
New York, NY05.1998
Skills
- Communication and Listening
- Self-management
- Prioritization of Goals
- Research and Writing
- Dispute Resolution
- Time Management
Timeline
Caregiver
London Household
01.2010 - Current
Labor and Employment Attorney
NYC Administration for Children's Services
12.2007 - 12.2010
Assistant Corporation Counsel
New York City Administration for Children's Services
08.2004 - 12.2007
Marketing Coordinator
Fried Frank
08.1998 - 07.2001
J.D. -
Cardozo School of Law
Bachelor of Arts -
Barnard College
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