Kimberly Von Ronn, Esq.
Congers,NY
Summary
Legal professional with strong background in conducting impartial hearings cases and making informed and evidence-based decisions. Proven track record in interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies. Skilled in legal research, case analysis, and conflict resolution, with reputation for reliability and integrity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and Public Advocate
Rockland County Office of Consumer Protection
10.2023 - Current
- Executive manager of county agency that administers and enforces consumer affairs local and state laws
- Department Hearing Officer for all administrative violations issued by the Department
- Chairperson of County Licensing Boards
- Public Advocate for Rockland County consumers
- Engage in public outreach events to educate consumers of rights and spread awareness of scams and unfair trade practices
Principal Assistant County Attorney
County of Rockland Law Department
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided legal advice and guidance to various County agencies
- Managed team of contract attorneys, paralegal and litigation assistants
- Advised Department of Personnel and litigated unemployment cases
- Defended and litigated federal corrections cases
- Advised County Board of Ethics regarding financial disclosures, ethical inquiries, investigations and open meetings law, conduct research and draft ethical opinions
- Oversaw prosecution of violations in administrative tribunal and Supreme Court
- Drafted Director’s administrative determinations and provided legal guidance on appeals
- Developed and administered policies and procedures to ensure compliance with State laws, rules and regulations
Deputy Town Attorney
Town of Clarkstown Attorney’s Office
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Prosecuted town code violations in Justice Court on behalf of the Town of Clarkstown
- Prepared applications for administrative search warrants
- Trained code enforcement officers and supervised secretarial staff on discovery compliance
- Assisted with drafting local laws and amendments to the town code
- Prosecuted vehicle and traffic infractions
- Counsel to the Town Zoning Board of Appeals
- Provided legal advice to and conducted legal research on behalf of the Town Supervisor, Department Heads, and Town Boards
- Assisted with preparing witnesses and discovery for defense of labor and employment lawsuits against the Town
- Reviewed FOIL requests and Town’s responses for legal compliance
Assistant District Attorney
Rockland County District Attorney’s Office
07.2016 - 02.2020
- Prosecuted thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases from intake to disposition
- Presented cases to the grand jury
- Successfully tried both felony and misdemeanor cases with high conviction rate
- Negotiated hundreds of plea agreements
- Researched and drafted responses to discovery demands and motions
- Prepared applications for search warrants
- Advised law enforcement personnel on legal issues
- Trained and mentored entry-level attorneys on legal issues, evidentiary hearings and trial practice
Assistant Corporation Counsel, High-Exposure Case Defense Attorney
New York City Law Department, Bronx Tort Division
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Handled all matters involving pretrial litigation of high-exposure cases in civil defense actions against the City of New York, municipal agencies and employees
- Primary focus on defending police and corrections officer misconduct allegations, negligent supervision claims at Riker’s Island and public schools, as well as uniform service labor law cases
Assistant Corporation Counsel, Pretrial Defense Attorney
New York City Law Department, Bronx Tort Division
08.2012 - 04.2014
- Defend claims against New York City for motor vehicle accidents, negligent supervision, trip/slip and fall cases and negligent maintenance of premises liability cases
- Prepared litigation plans, assess liability, and analyze cases for possible motion practice, trial or settlement
- Wrote affirmative and responsive motions and discovery demands
- Performed extensive witness preparation, retained experts, conducted and defended over 100 depositions, weekly appearances in Bronx Supreme Court for conferences and oral arguments
- Negotiated and favorable settled numerous high-exposure cases and obtained several stipulations of discontinuance
- Wrote dozens of affirmative and responsive motions
- Prepared affirmative and responsive discovery demands
- Actively second-chaired month-long police misconduct trial
Legal Assistant, Litigation Department
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
01.2007 - 01.2009
Education
J.D. -
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, N.Y.06.2012
B.A. - English and Pre-Medical Studies
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, M.A.05.2007
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Negotiation
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Trial experience
- Legal writing
- Investigation skills
- Ethics and professionalism
- Court preparation
- Oral advocacy
- Settlement negotiation
- Litigation
Baradmissions
- New York State Courts
- New Jersey State Courts
- United States District Court, Southern District of New York
Timeline
Director and Public Advocate
Rockland County Office of Consumer Protection
10.2023 - Current
Principal Assistant County Attorney
County of Rockland Law Department
07.2021 - 10.2023
Deputy Town Attorney
Town of Clarkstown Attorney’s Office
02.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant District Attorney
Rockland County District Attorney’s Office
07.2016 - 02.2020
Assistant Corporation Counsel, High-Exposure Case Defense Attorney
New York City Law Department, Bronx Tort Division
04.2014 - 07.2016
Assistant Corporation Counsel, Pretrial Defense Attorney
New York City Law Department, Bronx Tort Division
08.2012 - 04.2014
Legal Assistant, Litigation Department
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
01.2007 - 01.2009
J.D. -
Brooklyn Law School
B.A. - English and Pre-Medical Studies
College of the Holy Cross
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