Education
- Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 2006)
- Binghamton University(B.A., 2003)
Bar Admissions
- New York
- New Jersey
Awards
- Super Lawyers, New York Metro: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Super Lawyers, New York Metro, Rising Stars: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- New York Institute of Credit, Future Leader of the Year Award, Oct. 2013
Affiliations
- New York Institute of Credit, Board Member and Executive Committee Secretary
- Long Island Food Council, Member
Prior Experience
- Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., Uniondale, New York (Jan. 2015 – June 2016), Partner
- Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C., Uniondale, New York (Sept. 2012 – Dec. 2014), Associate
- Neiger LLP, New York, New York (July 2010 – Sept. 2012), Associate
- Forman Holt Eliades & Ravin LLC, Paramus, New Jersey (Sept. 2007 – July 2010), Associate
- Honorable Donald J. Volkert, Jr., NJ Superior Court, Newark, New Jersey (Sept. 2006 – Aug. 2007), Judicial Law Clerk
Speaking Engagements
- PACA, Sub Debt, ABL, Factoring, and Financing Women-Owned Businesses, NYIC Long Island Lunchtime Finance Program (Sept. 2022)
- Lending In Healthcare, Real Estate, Transportation, and PACA, NYIC Virtual Credit Smorgasbord Conference (Nov. 2020)
- Lien On Me: What Secured Lenders And Factors Need To Know About PACA And Other Hidden Liens, Secured Finance Network (July 2020)
- PACA And Its Thorny Implications In Bankruptcies, Nassau County Bar Association Bankruptcy Committee (Nov. 2017)
- PACA And Its Thorny Implications In Bankruptcies, NYS Bar Association Bankruptcy Committee (Oct. 2017)
- State Of Mergers And Acquisitions Within The Food And Beverage Industry, Citrin Cooperman (June 2017)
- UCC Secured Transactions: Documenting And Perfecting Security Interests, Navigating Competing Hidden Liens And The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA), Strafford Continuing Education (Feb. 2017)
- NYIC Credit Workshop – The ABCs of ABCs: Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors (Apr. 2016)
- Lien On Me: What Secured Lenders And Factors Need To Know About PACA And Other Hidden Liens, International Factoring Association, North-East Chapter (Nov. 2015)
- Lien On Me: What Secured Lenders And Factors Need To Know About PACA And Other Hidden Liens, Commercial Finance Association (Nov. 2015)
- Impact Of Recent Interest Rates On M&A, Financing & Bankruptcy – NYIC Future Leaders / ACG Forward (Feb. 2015)
- Lien On Me: What Secured Lenders And Factors Need To Know About PACA And Other Hidden Liens, Commercial Finance Association (Oct. 2014)
- Current Legal Issues Involving A Lesser Known Lien When Lending To the Food Industry NYIC / CFA Joint Event (Oct. 2013)
Speeches and Publications
- Buying Or Selling A Restaurant Business: Legal Considerations For Your Plate – New York Food Review (Mar. 2016)
- Negative Effects of Hidden Liens: How To Identify, Avoid And Protect Against Pitfalls – ABF Journal (Nov./Dec. 2015)
- Assignments Of PACA Claims: New Opportunities For Unpaid Produce Sellers, Credit Insurance Companies, Claims Purchases & Others – RMF Law Alert (Nov. 2015)
- Fruitful Results for Produce Sellers In Recent Bankruptcy Proceedings – The Produce News (Oct. 2014)
- Why Every Lender Must Understand PACA’s Thorny Implications – ABL Advisor (Sept. 2014)
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