|  Biography Of Brandon Zurvalec
Education
Juris Doctor, May 2006
New York Law School, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, August 2001
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Professional Experience Document Review Attorney, Hudson Legal,
Philadelphia, PA, October 2006 – November 2007 | | · | Served the mass torts and product liability practice group of an internationally-known law firm | | | · | Performed electronic discovery pertaining to complex federal and state pharmaceutical actions | | | · | Contributed ideas for improving day-to-day project operations at weekly staff meetings |
Summer Associate, The Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C.,
New York, NY, June 2005 – August 2005 | | · | Performed legal research using the U.S. Code, the Code of Federal Regulations and other sources | | | · | Drafted legal documents covering such areas as torts, criminal law, immigration law and ERISA law | | | · | Advised the firm on federal court filing procedures, rules for retaining client files and other matters |
Research Aide, New York City Department of Consumer Affairs,
New York, NY, May 2004 – November 2004 | | · | Performed legal research using the New York City Administrative Code and Consumer Protection Law | | | · | Drafted notices of hearing for the department and assisted with mediating and settling cases | | | · | Attended federal court hearings involving the department and produced reports on the proceedings |
Member Service Representative, Capital Area School Employees Credit Union,
Lansing, MI, February 2002 – July 2003 | | · | Managed a credit union branch, supervising approximately ten employees | | | · | Advised credit union members with decisions involving loans, investments, and other financial needs | | | · | Reviewed new membership accounts and made needed additions and corrections |
Legislative Aide, Michigan House of Representatives,
Lansing, MI, May 2001 – November 2001 | | · | Handled all constituent cases received by the office, completing a total of forty-five | | | · | Drafted over fifty letters on such issues as education, health care and the environment | | | · | Conducted school outreach programs, resulting in greater student awareness of government |
Organizations & Activities | | · | American Bar Association Member, January 2007 - Present | | | · | Philadelphia Bar Association Member, January 2007 – Present | | | · | Pennsylvania Bar Association Member, January 2007 – Present | | | · | Jenkins Law Library Member, June 2008 - Present | | | · | New York Blood Center Donor, November 2004 – May 2006 | | | · | Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America Child Mentor, Nov. 2002 – June 2003 |
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