Yvette Rodriguez
Freeport
Summary
Experienced Family Law Attorney with a strong foundation in litigation, negotiation, and client-centered advocacy, complemented by advanced clinical training in mental health. Brings over a decade of hands-on legal experience in Family and Matrimonial Law, including court appearances, motion practice, parenting plans, and settlement negotiations. Known for professionalism, cultural competence, and the ability to work effectively with diverse litigants, including self-represented parties. Recently returned to full-time legal practice following a planned family-focused career hiatus.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Law Offices of Yvette Rodriguez
01.2019 - Current
- Appear in various counties as per-diem counsel in Family Court, representing clients in conferences, hearings, and related proceedings
- Draft parenting plans and legal documents for divorcing and separating parents.
- Negotiate settlements and facilitate conflict resolution in family-related matters.
- Handle residential real estate closings, including preparation and review of closing documents.
Attorney
Yvette Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed full lifecycle of cases in New York and New Jersey, including Family/Matrimonial Law, Real Estate, and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) matters.
- Conducted court litigation, including motion arguments, hearings, and conferences.
- Preparation of all pretrial documents/motions/discovery/stipulations.
- Responsible for client contact, litigation management- resolution strategy and assignment to other attorneys.
- Negotiation of settlements and conflict resolution.
- Matters worked on included: Real Estate, Matrimonial/Family Law & Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases.
- Engaged in various pro-bono endeavors within the Queens County CLARO program.
AML Compliance Officer
HSBC
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Researched, analyzed, recommended and investigated customer activity for potential AML-related suspicious activity on moderately complex cases generated from automated monitoring system and referred by Bank personnel for potential Anti-Money Laundering related activity, and made recommendations for SAR (Suspicious Activity Reporting) to FinCEN or Non-SAR case determinations.
- Prepared Suspicious Activity Reports, and other required reports in compliance with established regulatory guidelines and time frames.
- Investigated cases involving, but not limited to cash structuring, transactions involving Bank designated High Risk Countries (HRC), wire transfers, commercial loan payments, and reports from branches regarding their customer's activity.
- Maintained a good understanding of the BSA regulations and FinCEN guidelines relative to BSA Suspicious Activity Reporting and current money laundering schemes and investigative techniques required to detect such schemes.
- Anti-Money Laundering and Terror Financing Unit
Claims Analyst
AIG Domestic Claims, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Team player within group servicing claims for National, Middle Market, and Not-for-Profit entities.
- Managed litigated and non-litigated employment practices claims from inception through conclusion.
- Researched related laws, procedures, and practices.
- Responsible for client contact, coverage and liability evaluation, litigation management of outside law firms, resolution strategy, and establishment of judgmental reserves.
- (Directors & Officers Liability)
Education
Juris Doctorate -
Hofstra University School of Law
Hempstead, NY01.2006
Master of Science - Social Work
Columbia University
New York, NY01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College
New York, NY01.1998
Skills
- Family & Matrimonial Law Practice
- Legal Drafting & Pleadings
- Court Appearances & Motion Practice
- Client Advocacy & Rapport Building
- Parenting Plans & Custody Matters
- Settlement Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
- Litigation & Trial Preparation
Community Volunteer Activities
- Northeast New Jersey Legal Services, Paterson, NJ, Pro-Bono Attorney, 2019, Provided legal advice to pro-se litigants in Family Law matters
- CLARO Queens Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc., Jamaica, NY, Pro-Bono Attorney, 2012-01-01, 2016-01-01, 2025-01-01, Provided legal advice to pro-se litigants in Consumer Debt, Foreclosures, and Family law matters, Made referrals to local agencies that could provide continued legal representation
- Zumbando with Kellogg’s, Program Coordinator-NY & NJ Schools, 2008, Coordinated Zumba Fitness exhibitions at elementary schools in low-income communities throughout NY and NJ that emphasized the importance of good nutrition and exercise for well-being
- Mayer Brown, & Rowe, LLP., New York, NY, Workshop Facilitator, 2003-01-01, 2007-01-01, Prepared and presented workshops on 'well-being' to law students and Attorneys during leadership summits, The goal of the workshop was to provide participants with the necessary skills that would enable them to effectively manage stress while balancing school, work, and family
- Junior Achievement, New York, NY, Workshop Facilitator, 2000-01-01, 2004-01-01, Spent 8-10 sessions per semester with disadvantaged high school students, 'Junior Achievement' Program focused on developing students’ interpersonal effectiveness, Through an assessment, my role was to assist students identify the strengths and unique potentials of their interpersonal skills, Helped them create a skills portfolio that they could carry with them into the workplace when seeking employment
Professional Licensing Certifications
- New York State Bar Admission, 2008
- U.S. Federal Court, Eastern District of NY Admission, 2008
- New Jersey Bar Admission, 2007
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York (LCSW-R), 2000
Personal Information
Title: Attorney
Timeline
Attorney
Law Offices of Yvette Rodriguez
01.2019 - Current
AML Compliance Officer
HSBC
01.2011 - 01.2012
Attorney
Yvette Rodriguez & Associates, P.C.
01.2008 - 01.2013
Claims Analyst
AIG Domestic Claims, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Social Work
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
John Jay College
Juris Doctorate -
Hofstra University School of Law