Sindy Udell

Experience

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  Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP

  Sept 1985 - Jun 1994

  Litigation Partner

  Represented clients in complex securities, antitrust, and bankruptcy litigation, successfully advocating for clients.Assisted businesses in navigating commercial disputes, providing tailored legal strategies to achieve optimal outcomes.Conducted client consultations to assess needs and develop comprehensive strategies.Managed all aspects of pre-trial discovery, including depositions and evidence gathering, while ensuring thorough trial preparation.Engaged in appellate practice, including drafting legal briefs, participating in court conferences, and presenting arguments before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Show less

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  US Securities and Exchange Commission

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Senior Attorney, Division of Enforcement

  Conducted investigations into violations of the federal securities laws involving complex financial fraud, revenue recognition, insider trading, broker/dealer compliance, and disclosure issues under the Securities Acts of 1933, 1934, and 1940. Developed investigation strategies; took testimony of key witnesses; wrote legal arguments and recommendations to the SEC Commissioners.

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  United States General Accountability Office

  Sept 1999 - Jan 2003

  Senior Counsel

  Provided legal advice, analysis, and services to the Comptroller General and Directors who assessed federal programs in the areas of banking and financial services .Wrote legal sections of reports to Congress on topics relating to mutual fund regulation, insider trading, money laundering, and investment banking.Worked on team building initiatives within the General Counsel’s Office.

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  Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School

  Jan 2003 - Jul 2024

  Director of Admission

  Established strategic enrollment goals, increasing enrollment by over 200%, strategic direction; tuition remission; allocation; and school direction. Managed school enrollment, including retention, growth, financial assistance policies and procedures, and outplacement. Accomplished short and long-term strategic goals by developing and fostering relationships, recruitment initiative campaigns that supported the school mission. Coached volunteers, teachers, division directors, and school leadership to support school enrollment. • Tripled Milton’s enrollment from 150 to 480 students. • Set and exceeded annual admission goals.• Led the Admission Office and oversaw student recruitment, admission processes, outplacement, financial assistance, and student retention. • Created a Parent Ambassador Program with a training and speaker series to educate, mentor, and guide parents in implementing word of mouth marketing. • Hired, coached, and mentored admission staff.• Identified and monitored key metrics to report on progress and goals to inform decision making across departments and at the Board of Trustee level. • Collaborated closely with the Director of Development and the Director of Communications to build consistent messages across all audiences. Show less

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  Growth Partners USA

  Jul 2024 - now

  Founder

  Empowering consultant and leadership coach for independent schools, and other business ventures specializing in driving growth, retention management, team building and leadership development. Provide tailored strategies that empower independent schools and businesses to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. As a coach, I guide executives, lawyers, independent school leaders, parents, and nonprofit leaders through transformative life decisions.