Susan E. O'Shaughnessy
Staten Island
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Law Clerk to Justice Ralph J. Porzio
New York State Supreme Court
Staten Island
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Reviewed motions, and drafted opinions, decisions, and orders.
- Researched case law to support judicial decision-making processes.
- Conducted research on relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and legal articles.
- Reviewed filings for compliance with court rules and procedures.
- Conferred with and advised Justice Porzio on pending matters and legal issues.
- Scheduled and conducted status, pretrial, and settlement conferences.
- Prepared jury charges and verdict sheets.
Senior Associate
Connors & Connors, P.C.
Staten Island
06.1993 - 11.2024
- Defended personal injury claims on behalf of insurance carriers, self-insured corporations, not-for-profit corporations, religious institutions, and academic institutions.
- Responsible for all discovery, from the receipt of the summons and complaint, up to the trial.
- Drafted pleadings and motions, conducted depositions, and met with insureds/clients.
- Appeared in court for preliminary, status, and settlement conferences, and the oral argument of motions.
- Developed litigation strategies based on a thorough analysis of cases.
- Assessed liability, damages, and negotiated settlements.
- Reported to clients in accordance with their guidelines.
Associate
Law Firm of Spencer H. Gaines
Staten Island
05.1992 - 05.1993
- Managed all real estate closing processes, representing banks, mortgage companies, buyers, and sellers.
- Examined titles to identify liens, encumbrances, and restrictions affecting title transferability.
- Analyzed survey data related to boundary disputes among property owners.
- Prepared and reviewed loan documents and closing statements.
Education
J.D. -
Albany Law School of Union University
Albany, NY06.1991
Bachelor of Arts -
State University of New York At Binghamton
Binghamton, NY05.1988
Skills
- Legal research
- Motion drafting
- Case analysis
- Compliance review
- Litigation strategy
- Discovery management
Professional Organizations
- Richmond County Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2022-01-01, Present, Chairperson, Louis SanGiorgio Law Intern Program, 2023-01-01, 2024-01-01, Grievance Committee, 2006-01-01, 2007-01-01
- New York State Bar Association, Real Estate Executive Committee, 2009-01-01, 2010-01-01
Timeline
Principal Law Clerk to Justice Ralph J. Porzio
New York State Supreme Court
11.2024 - 09.2025
Senior Associate
Connors & Connors, P.C.
06.1993 - 11.2024
Associate
Law Firm of Spencer H. Gaines
05.1992 - 05.1993
J.D. -
Albany Law School of Union University
Bachelor of Arts -
State University of New York At Binghamton