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Thaddeus Furlong

Summary

During 29 years as a practicing trial attorney I honed my courtroom presentation skills and developed strong communication and persuasion technique. I handled high profile cases for celebrities as well as fighting for the little guy who seeking a fair hearing.. At night, I enthusiastically taught community college students and experienced the joy of watching eyes light up at learning a new concept or improving their understanding of something they had only heard about on television. Teaching was a way of giving bac,k, since I was the only family member to graduate college . I wanted to help as many people as I could achieve that educational goal Learning is a lifelong process and I enjoyed the interactions with students of different backgrounds that helped me see the world from new perspectives.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Trial Attorney

FURLONG LAW OFFICES PLLC
02.1995 - 07.2024

(29 years of courtroom experience)

  • Performed hundreds of jury and non-jury trials.
  • Analyzed complex legal issues, providing comprehensive advice to clients.
  • Presented clear, concise oral arguments before judges during pre-trial hearings and motion practice sessions leading to advantageous rulings.
  • Represented clients in civil litigation and criminal proceedings in state and federal courts.
  • Taught courtroom procedures, and testifying techniques in Moot Court, at the FBI Academy.
  • Taught lawyers at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars (evidence, cross-examination, case strategy)
  • Handled High-Profile political, celebrity, professional athlete cases

Adjunct Professor

Northern Virginia Community College
08.1995 - 11.2015

(20 years of teaching)

  • Taught Pre-Law, Paralegal Studies, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Legal research and Writing, Intro to Law, Sociology, Political Science, Social Studies, Contracts, Criminal Law, Admin Justice, Intro to Police Science courses, providing instruction to undergraduate students.
  • Used a variety of teaching modalities to deliver dynamic instruction to facilitate learning processes
  • Developed curriculums, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Increased student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
  • Nominated for Adjunct Faculty Professor of the Year

Education

J.D. - Trial Law

Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, DC
02.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.1987

Skills

  • Strong written and oral communication
  • Courtroom Presence and Dynamic Storytelling
  • Clear Public Speaking with Confidence
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution methods
  • Comprehension and Analysis of Complex Legal Issues

Additional Information

Prior to joining the Navy I was a member of the Los Angeles Police Department (Robbery-Homicide), After the Navy, I was a member of the Fairfax County Police Department wile I attended Georgetown at night. I would later teach evening classes at the community college.

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Northern Virginia Community College
08.1995 - 11.2015

Senior Trial Attorney

FURLONG LAW OFFICES PLLC
02.1995 - 07.2024

J.D. - Trial Law

Georgetown University Law Center

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University - Los Angeles
Thaddeus Furlong