Louis Barbera
Bellmore,NY
Summary
Experienced attorney, educator, and union representative with strengths in legal drafting, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution. Known for integrity, persuasive communication, and effective negotiation that supports fair outcomes.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Religion Teacher
Archbishop Molloy High School
Briarwood, NY
09.2003 - Current
- Taught Catholic theology curriculum to multiple levels of students.
- Led classroom discussions on scripture, doctrine, and moral decision-making.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills when discussing religious texts and doctrines.
- Created and moderated a successful Mock Trial team that competed against public and private schools in New York City. of our highly successful Mock Trial team which competes against both public and private schools in New York City. We have secured two top sixteen finishes as well as one top four.
Attorney
Self-employeed
08.1993 - Current
- Advised clients on contracts, disputes, and legal rights in independent practice.
- Drafted pleadings, motions, agreements, and contracts.
- Negotiated settlements and resolved disputes with opposing counsel.
- Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents.
Alternate delegate
Lay Faculty Association
2009 - Current
- Secured medical plan with Molloy by proposing tiered contribution scale during negotiations with wavering administration.
- Facilitated grievance discussions between lay faculty members and management.
- Advocated for lay faculty association members in meetings with administration.
Religion Teacher
Xaverian High School
Bay Ridge, NY
09.1996 - 08.2003
- Prepared lesson plans, readings, and assessments.
- Facilitated classroom discussion on Church teachings and current ethical issues
Education
J.D. -
Columbus School of Law
Washington, DC06-1993
Master of Arts - Theology
Immaculate Conception Seminary
Huntington, NY06-1984
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/History Minor
Fordham University
Bronx, NY06-1980
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Molloy High School
Briarwood, NY06-1976
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Collective bargaining
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Effective negotiation
- Integrity and ethics
Timeline
Religion Teacher
Archbishop Molloy High School
09.2003 - Current
Religion Teacher
Xaverian High School
09.1996 - 08.2003
Attorney
Self-employeed
08.1993 - Current
Alternate delegate
Lay Faculty Association
2009 - Current
J.D. -
Columbus School of Law
Master of Arts - Theology
Immaculate Conception Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy/History Minor
Fordham University
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Molloy High School