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Jennifer Modell

Jennifer Modell

Staff Attorney

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attorney

  • Education

    • University of Chicago

      1980 - 1985
      B.A. Chinese and Japanese Linguistics

      Activities and Societies: Honora Studied Chinese and Japanese.

    • Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

      1989 - 1991
      Doctor of Law (J.D.) Law

      Activities and Societies: Cathy Novak Scholar Dean's List Pubic Interest Law Committee

  • Experience

    • Legal Aid Society of New York

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1995
      Staff Attorney

      Represented clients in misdemeanor and felony cases. Litigated bench and jury trials. Wrote pre- and post-trial motions and conducted grand jury practice.

    • Caribbean Women's Health Association

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
      Immigration Attorney

      Represent clients in immigration proceedings including asylum and deportation. Complete and file family and employment based petitions.

    • Community Service Society of New York

      Jun 1997 - Oct 2001
      Staff Attorney

      Conducted class action litigation under the National Voter Registration Act and the Voting Rights Act in federal court. Drafted briefs and motions and appeared in court.

    • Rhode Island Disability Law Center

      May 2003 - May 2004
      Staff Attorney

      Represent clients with brain injuries in a variety of legal matters including special education, government benefits, and guardianship.

    • Berger and Green

      Feb 2007 - Sept 2010
      Associate

      Represented social security disability clients in proceedings before administrative law judges. Drafted pre-hearing memoranda and appeal briefs to the Appeals Council and federal district court.

    • Caroselli, Beachler & Coleman, L.L.C.

      Sept 2010 - Dec 2014
      Attorney

      Provided representation in social security disability, long-term disability and unemployment cases. Represented clients at hearings before Administrative Law Judges, prepared prehearing memos and briefs to the Appeals Council and Federal District Court

    • United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania

      Nov 2015 - May 2016
      Major Gifts-Tocqueville Officer

      Responsible for developing and managing relationships with specific assigned donors with the capacity to give $10,000 or more on an annual basis. Provides planning, coordinating, follow-up and implementation of donor engagement strategies for one-to-one contact with high net worth individuals.

    • Ruder Law

      May 2016 - Feb 2022
      Associate

      Special education and disability rights.

    • Neighborhood Legal Services

      Feb 2019 - Nov 2023
      Managing Attorney

    • Locally Served

      Oct 2023 - now
      Executive Director

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board of Directors

      Issued by Neighborhood Legal Services Association on Sept 2011
      Neighborhood Legal Services AssociationAssociated with Jennifer Modell

    • Chair, Board of Directors

      Issued by Autism Conection of Pennsylvania on Nov 2011
      Autism Conection of PennsylvaniaAssociated with Jennifer Modell