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Allison Semaya

Allison Semaya

Volunteer Advocate Adult Judge/ Intake Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Counsel at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

  • Education

    • West Essex Regional High School

      2001 - 2005

    • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

      2010 - 2013
      JD Law Magna Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Moot Court Honor Society; Dean's Merit Scholar; Order of the Coif; Public Service Scholar Order of the Coif; Dean’s Merit Scholarship; Public Service Scholar; Winner – Cardozo Negotiation Competition; Moot Court Honor Society; Courtroom Advocates Project

    • The George Washington University

      2005 - 2009
      BA Criminal Justice, Peace Studies Summa Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Office of Community Service Presidential Academic ScholarDean’s Honor List

  • Experience

    • Time Dollar Youth Court, Inc.

      Jan 2006 - Jun 2006
      Volunteer Advocate Adult Judge/ Intake Officer

      Reviewed the judicial process with juvenile defendants prior to trial. Supervised trials of juveniles charged with misdemeanors and petty crimes. Oversaw the sentencing of the defendants.

    • Delia Murphy, Attorney at Law

      May 2007 - Jun 2009
      Legal Intern

      Prepared legal documents and materials, including evidence collection and discovery preparation, for pending matrimonial cases. Conducted comprehensive legal research on custody, child support, visitation and alimony. Managed day-to-day office operations including client intake and client correspondence.

    • Volunteer Lawyers for Justice

      May 2008 - Aug 2008
      Legal Assistant

      Conducted initial intake and screening of potential clients to determine eligibility for legal services.Served as primary contact for both clients and volunteering attorneys.Participated in a free divorce clinic for pro se individuals in need of assistance. Organized case files.

    • Washington Lawyers Committee

      Sept 2008 - Jan 2009
      D.C Prisoner Project Legal Investigator

      Served as the primary contact for clients. Interviewed incarcerated clients in order to investigate legal claims. Revised and drafted legal documents, including motions and briefs. Analyzed and modified an original comprehensive guide to be distributed to inmates informing them of their legal rights while incarcerated.

    • Manhattan Orthopaedics, PC

      Jun 2009 - Jul 2010
      Surgical Coordinator

      Coordinated all administrative aspects of surgery with patients, doctors and hospitals. Met with patients to discuss procedures regarding health insurance coverage, such as certification, eligibility and benefits. Coordinated schedule of conferences and appointments for Chief of Spine Services, Lenox Hill Hospital.

    • Office of the District Attorney, Kings County

      May 2011 - Aug 2011
      Legal Intern

      Conducted interviews with witnesses, victims and law enforcement officers. Developed strategy regarding appropriate charges and plea bargains. Observed arraignments, trials and appellate arguments. Researched and drafted memoranda on criminal law issues, including cross-examination and conditional releases.

    • 2011-2012 Mediation Clinic, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

      Aug 2011 - May 2012
      Mediator

      Competitively selected to participate in year-long alternative dispute resolution clinic. Will mediate landlord- tenant, creditor-debtor and other disputes in Civil and Small Claims Courts, in addition to employment disputes through the EEOC. Will study techniques, theories and practices of various alternatives to litigation.

    • Harris Beach, PLLC

      Jun 2012 - Mar 2016
      Associate

      Substantial experience in all aspects of civil litigation primarily focused in the area of mass torts, toxic torts, premises liability, construction defect, municipal liability, and commercial litigation in federal and state courts. Engaged in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations, serving as an effective advocate to ensure a satisfactory outcome for clients. Significant writing experience includes: drafting pleadings, memoranda of law, and motions. Conducted and defended depositions in complex tort and commercial litigation matters. Conducted legal research. Show less

    • Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

      Mar 2016 - now

      Substantial experience in all aspects of the defense of product liability actions, mass tort matters, class actions, and other complex litigation involving breach of contract and fraud allegations, among others, for clients in the consumer products, artificial turf, pharmaceutical, media and transportation industries. Extensive experience in bankruptcy litigation, representing clients as both debtors and creditors in a broad range of matters across a variety of industries, including counseling Takata Corporation in their chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings arising from mass tort and litigation claims and advising Johnson & Johnson, as a creditor in the mass tort chapter 11 cases of Imerys Talc. Extensive experience managing discovery, including primary responsibility for pleadings, dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, and expert discovery. Show less

      • Counsel

        Jan 2021 - now

      • Associate

        Mar 2016 - Jan 2021

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Certificate in Conflict Resolution

      Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Allison Semaya
      Rising Star for Products Liability Super Lawyers 2018