Wade R

Criminal Defense Investigations Intern

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Brooklyn, New York, United States

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Timeline
About me
Attorney
Education
- New York State Bar Assocaition
  2018 -
  NYSBA Trial Academy Litigation
- New York City Bar Association CLE
  2022 - 2022
  Part 146 Basic Mediation Training Facilitative Mediation
  This 30 Hour Online Initial Mediation Training is designed to provide a firm foundation in the mediation of court disputes, with a blend of theory and practice. The training will introduce skills and approaches designed to assist in the mediation of court-annexed cases. Specific topics to be covered include: mediation norms in court-annexed cases, pre-mediation process, active listening, use of caucus, effective inquiry, and working through barriers to an agreement. The training will also… Show more This 30 Hour Online Initial Mediation Training is designed to provide a firm foundation in the mediation of court disputes, with a blend of theory and practice. The training will introduce skills and approaches designed to assist in the mediation of court-annexed cases. Specific topics to be covered include: mediation norms in court-annexed cases, pre-mediation process, active listening, use of caucus, effective inquiry, and working through barriers to an agreement. The training will also address issues of ethics, identity, and culture in mediation. A certificate of completion will be issued at the conclusion of the program.This 30-hour training is approved for the 24-hour training under the Part 146 of the Rules of the Chief Administrative Judge. Attendance at all days six days of the program is required. Lead Trainer: Rebecca Price, Director, ADR Program, US District Court, SDNYSponsoring Association Committee: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Philip Goldstein, Chair Show less
- CUNY School of Law
  2011 - 2013
  Juris Doctor 2013 Law
- University of Michigan
  -
  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Printmaking, Photography
Experience
- The Defender Association
  Jan 2009 - Aug 2009
  Criminal Defense Investigations Intern
  Investigated misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony cases, deposed police and adverse civilian witnesses and drafted investigative memoranda for attorneys, ran conflicts checks, served process, and conducted field investigations.
- Maurice and Jane Sugar Center for Social and Economic Justice
  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
  Legal Intern
  Researched and drafted litigation papers for a facial challenge to Public Act 4, the "Michigan Emergency Manager Law," which facially violated the local home rule provisions of the Michigan Constitution. Administered workplace abuse surveys, researched state and federal prevailing wage laws' applicability to government construction contracts funded by a state public infrastructure tax scheme.
- Office of the Public Defender Maryland
  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
  Law Clerk
  Assisted three litigators in pretrial court appearances, conducted counsel visits to clients in detention in central booking and the BCCC, researched and drafted memoranda, motions, a diversion application, and assisted on a post conviction appeal, factual investigations and reports of investigations. Observed full felony trials, many cross examinations, and closing argument. Observed circuit court proceedings.
- Main Street Legal Services
  Aug 2012 - Feb 2013
  Clinical Law Student
  Represented clients in Queens criminal court on misdemeanors pursuant to a student practice order. Shadowed Legal Aid Society attorneys in Queens arraignments and AP parts. Externed at Urban Justice Center and Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem. The CUNY Defender Clinic is comprised of two practicum courses with simulated arraignments, suppression hearings, and motion drafting practice. Courses in criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence doctrine are prerequisites for the 3L practicum. Show less
- Urban Justice Center
  Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
  Legal Research Assistant, UJC Mental Health Project
  Researched trends in prison litigation and conditions of confinement in the NYC jails.
- Legal Aid Society
  Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
  [January 2012-June 2012] Interviewed and counseled Rikers Island detainees held in disciplinary segregation and liased with attorney on DOC Article 78 Appeals, researched pending changes to law. [October 2014-October 2016] As a law graduate for several years I continued to support the Rikers appeals practice, second chaired an OATH trial, and worked on state prison class action litigation. Counseled clients and handled DATs pursuant to a student practice order in Staten Island Criminal Court. Shadowed attorneys in arraignments and assisted in their legal research, drafted memoranda and motions for misdemeanor and complex felony cases. Participated in Trail Advocacy Practicum trainings for the new associate class as a mock witness and juror.
  - Legal Intern, Law Graduate Criminal Defense Practice Special Litigation Unit
    Jan 2012 - Jun 2016
  - Legal Intern, Criminal Defense Practice
    Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
- Georgetown University School of Public Health
  May 2014 - Nov 2014
  Legal Policy Assistant
  Processed public comments on federal healthcare notice and comment rulemaking.
- Rankin and Taylor Law
  May 2014 - Sept 2014
  Contract Legal Assistant
  Created litigation materials and drafted motions on police misconduct docket.
- 75 MacDonough Tenants Association
  Oct 2014 - Jun 2023
  Legal Coordinator
- Legal Aid Society Criminal Practice Special Litigation Unit
  Oct 2014 - Oct 2016
  Law Graduate
  Conducted counsel visits to incarcerated clients housed in solitary confinement at Rikers Island, assisted in documenting excessive force cases and other Department of Corrections violations of clients civil rights. Drafted research reports, memoranda, and assisted with Article 78 appeals of Department of Corrections punitive segregation hearings. Assisted attorneys with federal 1983 litigation on behalf of incarcerated individuals in DOCCS, conducted research on pending legislative matters, second chaired administrative trial at Office of Administrative Trails and Hearings. Show less
- Wade Rosenthal
  Jun 2016 - now
  Attorney At Law
- Hofmann and Schweitzer
  Jul 2016 - Jan 2017
  Law Clerk
  Managed discovery for federal toxic tort litigation, conducted research, drafted reports for attorneys at law and proctors of admiralty.
- NY Unified Court System
  Apr 2018 - Jun 2019
  Volunteer (Housing) Lawyer For the Day Kings Civil Court
  Represented low income tenants in non payment proceedings with VLFD. Provided housing law information as a VLP staff attorney in pro se housing help office through the NY Courts Office for Civil Justice Initiatives.
- HKM Employment Attorneys LLP
  Jul 2018 - Mar 2019
  Intake Attorney
  Client screening attorney for national employee side firm.
- Gay Mens Health Crisis
  Mar 2019 - Jul 2020
  Staff Attorney
  Represented PLWHIV, trans, gender non conforming, and non binary clients in general civil and health law matters in NYS administrative agencies and courts.
- Legal Services NYC
  Jun 2023 - Dec 2023
  Staff Attorney
  Representing tenant unions in affirmative litigation with the BLS Tenants Rights Coalition unit.
Licenses & Certifications
- Attorney in Good Standing
  New York State Bar Association
  Jul 2016