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			Tadhg Abbott Graduated with BCL degree from University College Cork , Ireland. Currently about to sit the New York Bar exam in July 2009 TadhgA[at] iabany.org

			Sheila Agnew Matrimonial and family Admitted to practice in Ireland, England and Wales and New York. Extensive matrimonial and family litigation experience and in the preparation and negotation of prenuptial, cohabitation and separation agreements.

			Laurence Banville I am from Co. Wexford and attended University College Dublin from 2003-2008 where I completed the Bachelor of Business and Law (European). Worked as a Summer Associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP - Brussels (2006), Matheson Ormsby Prentice - Dublin (2007), and Brown & Connery LLP - New Jersey (2008). Taking NY Bar exam in February 2009.

			David Bredin Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, obtained a Masters in International Human rights and Comparative Discrimination Law from Queens University Belfast. Immigrated to the US in or around 2000, and have worked in various areas of law, including corporate, IP and criminal. I started my own office in 2002, where I specialize in immigration, and federal appeals. Be that as it may, my office is general practice, everything from domestic relations, real estate, criminal (limited) and civil work. I work with various NGO�s and hold many pro bono cases. I also work as an arbitrator in New York Civil Court, and hold Irish and UK solicitor licenses. DavidB[at] iabany.org

			Kathlene Burke Corporate Restructuring [at] iabany.org

			Aoife Butler Patent Litigation Aoife Elizabeth Butler is an associate in the Paul Hastings New York office and a member of the firm's litigation group. Her practice focuses on intellectual property matters with an emphasis on complex pharmaceutical patent litigation. Ms. Butler has previously worked on patent infringement matters involving a broad array of technologies from the mechanical, electronic and pharmaceutical fields; and her experience covers all phases of litigation. Ms. Butler has experience performing intellectual property due diligence for a variety of merger and acquisition transactions involving technology and life sciences companies. Ms. Butler also has experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having worked as a chemical researcher for Kinerton Ltd., a subsidiary of Beaufour Ipsen, and as a development analyst for Leo Laboratories, Ltd. Ms. Butler received her law degree from the University of London, in London, England. She received a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, minoring in biology and mathematics, with honours; and a Master of Arts in chemistry from the University of Dublin, Trinity College, in Dublin, Ireland.

			Brian Byrne Graduated from National University of Ireland, University College Dublin with a B.C.L. (2007). Completed an externship in the United States District Court in Los Angeles. Admitted to practice in New York (2008). Admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland (2009). Currently studying for an LL.M. in Trade Regulation at New York University and will graduate May 2010. BrianB[at] iabany.org

			Meredith Canniff Real Estate

			Kelly Castriotta Employment Practices Liability, D&O Currently at Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan as an associate. Prior judicial law clerk in the State of New Jersey, Superior Court Suffolk University, J.D. 2007 Boston College, M.A. 2008 Boston College, B.A. 2003 National University of Ireland, Galway 2000-2001

			Bernard Cleary A first-year student at the University of Miami School of Law. I am from Co. Meath and moved to Miami in August to undertake the Juris Doctor program. I have been looking to join some Irish organizations and the IABANY seemed like the perfect fit. BernardC[at] iabany.org

			Susanne Cleary

			Bruce Connolly

			Louise Corrigan Criminal

			Michelle Cronin Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Employment La Michelle Cronin Practices at B.P.O'Reilly & Co Solicitors in Dublin, Ireland. She was called to the New York Bar in January 2009.

			John E Cullen General Practice Born in Brooklyn during WW II while my father was in the Navy. Honorably Discharged US Marine Corps, E-4. Honorable service in the US Peace Corps in Venezuela. Iona College Accounting graduate, New York Law School graduate. Spanish speaking attorney in private practice for 38 years.

			James Cullen Construction and real estate Brigadier General (retired) U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps Head of Real Estate & Construction Department, Anderson Kill & Olick First President, Brehon Law Society of New York Raised in Co. Offaly

			Adrian D'Arcy Construction Litigation, Surety Law Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1969,and after working in other fields in New York and Louisiana, Adrian A. D'Arcy was admitted to practice law in Louisiana in 2004. He is a graduate of University College Dublin, Ireland (B.A. (Honors) Economics, 1990) and Loyola Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2004). Adrian is admitted to practice before all Louisiana state courts, the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Adrian is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association. In addition, Adrian has been admitted Pro Hoc Vice in courts in Texas and New York and has represented clients in cases in both those states. Adrian's primary practice areas include commercial litigation and construction and surety litigation. In addition, Adrian has represented creditors in both Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations.

			Thomas G. Daly LL.M. student at Fordham University School of Law, New York City

			Muireann Dennehy Litigation LLB (Ling.Ger) Trinity College Dublin, 2004; Irish Fulbright Scholar 2005-6; LLM, Columbia Law School 2006.

			Brian Derr Civil Litigator; Asset Forfeiture I am a second generation Irish-American. My paternal grandmother hailed from County Kerry. I was born in New York City and grew up in Oceanside, NY. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from New York University. After working as a bankruptcy paralegal for Salomon Green & Ostrow, P.C. in New York for three years, I attended Wake Forest University School of Law where I was a member of the Moot Court Board and the Intellectual Property Law Journal Editorial Staff. I was also a member of the Student Trial Bar and was a Quarterfinalist in the Stanley Trial Competition. Upon graduation, I was hired as a civil litigator in the Legal Bureau of the New York City Police Department. I reside in New York City with my beautiful fiance Kimberly.

			Erin Devaney Government-Judicial Ethics, Commercial Litigation Graduated from Barnard College in 2004 with a B.A. in American Studies, Latin American History. Obtained my law degree from Pace Law School in May, 2007 and was admitted to the NY bar in April, 2008. Served as a law clerk to the Honorable Dianne T. Renwick prior to my current employment working both in the Judicial Campaign Ethics Center and as a junior law clerk to Judge Pfau.

			Julie Devine

			Cathal Doran General Corporate Queen's University Belfast Graduate currently working for L'Estrange & Brett in Belfast. Due to begin an L.L.M at Duke Law School in September 2009. CathalD[at] iabany.org

			James Dougherty Probate, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate Admitted to practice in CT in 1983. President of The Wild Geese. Secretary and founding director of The Irish American Museum of Washington DC, Inc. Member Town of Greenwich Commission On Aging.

			Bebhinn Dunne

			Jennifer Durkin Immigration Jennifer has been exclusively practicing immigration law since 1999 and was a founding partner of Yee Durkin & Puri in 2005. She received her JD from University of California at Los Angeles School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY Buffalo. Jennifer represents individuals who face deportation (removal) due to criminal issues, those who require waivers in order to obtain a green card, and many other types of complex immigration matters. She also represents employers to ensure I-9 compliance and to apply for a variety of employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas for employees.

			Edmond FitzGerald Employee Benefits & Compensation Born (1960) and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY. Cornell - B.S. 1987, Industrial & Labor Relations Brooklyn Law - J.D. 1991 Currently a Partner at Davis Polk (Assoc. 1997 - 2000; Partner 2000 - present) Previously an Associate at Fried Frank and Pillsbury Winthrop Live in NYC

			Thomas Fitzpatrick White Collar Criminal and Regulatory Investigation Fordham Law School,1966 (cum laude, member of Law Review; Fulbright Scholar, University of London;AUSA in the SDNY and, later, Chief of the Criminal Division in that Office; member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and past President of the Brehon Law Society.

			Sean Flanagan Commercial Litigation I am a native Chicagoan whose father is from Woodstown, Co. Waterford and maternal grandparents were from Tralee, Co. Kerry. I graduated from the University of Loyola Chicago and received my law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 2002. I am currently an associate at Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP practicing in commercial litigation, with a focus in securities litigation.

			Lauren Fox

			Carol Frohlinger

			Courtney Gallagher Student

			Erin Maureen Gallagher Litigation Paralegal E.M. Gallagher was born in New York City, and has also spent time living in Ireland. She earned a B.A. in English from the University of California Berkeley in 2003, a M.A. in Secondary Education from Brooklyn College in 2005 and a M. Phil. in Anglo-Irish Literature from Trinity College Dublin in 2008. She is currently a litigation paralegal at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. [at] iabany.org

			Emmet Galvin Hi, My name is Emmet Galvin. I am a recent law graduate currently waiting to be admitted to practice in the state of New York. I hold an undergraduate degree in Legal Studies & Business as well as an LL.B and an LL.M, both from University College Cork, Ireland. As part of my LL.M I drafted a thesis titled 'Legal Issues of Aircraft Finance', which, is an area I hope to one day practice in. I am hoping to move to New York in January 2011 to launch my law career. I enjoy learning and making new friends and in my spare time I play a lot of sports. "To the brave and the faithful, nothing is impossible" EmmetG[at] iabany.org

			Corey Gaul Student Expected J.D. 2011 New York Law School Undergraduate - Providence College CoreyG[at] iabany.org

			Maureen Gorman - Phelan criminal law Office of Court Administration, Principal Court Attorney to Judge The Bronx District Attorney's Office, Assistant District Attorney

			Patricia Grogan Insurance/Securities Litigation PatriciaG[at] iabany.org

			FRANCIS XAVIER HALLIGAN, JR MEDIATION , ARBITRATION & CIVIL & CRIMINAL LITIGAT A.B. GEORGETOWN UNIVERSTIY; JD LOYOLA UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL;FORMER POLICE OFFICER (DC & NJ), SPECIAL DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, ASSISTANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR, PRESIDING JUDGE-MUNICIPAL COURTS IN NJ. ADMITTED TO BARS OF NJ, NY, FL AND DC. ADMITTED AS A COURT APPROVED ARBITRATOR & MEADIATOR IN NJ AND FL. MEMBER NY STATE BAR ASSN. DISPUTE RESOLUTON SECTION & ASSN. OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NY

			Kathleen Hannan Medical Malpractice, Negligence, General Lit

			Nicole Hartnett Immigration JD, St. John's University School of Law, 2005 LL.M, National University of Ireland, Galway, 2002 BA, Loyola College in Maryland, 2000 Current position: associate with Neil A. Weinrib & Associates, New York, New York

			Karla Hughes IP Completed an LLB in Common and Civil Law with French in Queen's University Belfast (2007). Currently undertaking a LL.M degree in Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law at Fordham University School of Law. I am awaiting admission to the NY Bar, and hope to be admitted in January 2009.

			Shane Humphries I received a BS in Management from TCD in 1983 and a MA in financial Control from DCU in 1987. Before coming to the US in late 1987 I was a lecturer in management at DIT. Have worked, and am still working in property management since 1991. Received JD from NYLS in 2009, admitted in NY and CT. Seeking to make a change in the very near future.

			Dan Jordan Law Librarianship I have been a Lawyer/Librarian for the last 27 years. Most of my career was in academia with some experience working in law firm libraries. I have been the Director of Library Services at the NYCLA Library since 2008, a library whose mission is meet the information needs to our members and the wider Bar. Ask me about what NYCLA can do for you. For my family there has been a revolving door between Ireland and America with several generations going back and forth. I have been back and forth myself over 30 times since my parents "went home" a few decades ago. My people are from the sunny Southeast.

			Thomas J. (T.J.) Keevins Litigation, Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage, ThomasK[at] iabany.org

			Shane Kelly Criminal

			Paul Kenny Appellate Paul Kenny was appointed by Presiding Justice A. Gail Prudenti to the position of Chief Clerk of the Appellate Term, Second Department, effective March 29, 2007. As Chief Clerk, he supervises the non-judicial support staff and oversees the day to day operations of the court. Prior to his appointment to the Appellate Term, Mr. Kenny served as the Deputy Chief Court Attorney for the Kings County Supreme Court. Mr. Kenny was admitted to practice law in 1987. He began his legal career as a Court Attorney in the New York City Criminal Court in the Bronx. From 1988 until 1992 Mr. Kenny was associated with a general practice law firm in Queens, during which time he also served as co-counsel to the New York State Court Officer's Association and was responsible, among other things, for disciplinary and grievance proceedings and the application of the collective bargaining agreement. From 1992 until his appointment as Chief Clerk, Mr. Kenny served in the Kings County Supreme Court, first as a Court Attorney Referee for matrimonial matters and from 1999 as the Deputy Chief Court Attorney. In his capacity as Deputy Chief Court Attorney, Mr. Kenny was responsible for the supervision of the 25 Court Attorneys in the Kings County Supreme Court Law Department as well as its policy development and administrative operations. Mr. Kenny has also served as the Supervising Referee for election matters from 1995 until his appointment to the Appellate Term. In addition to a career devoted to public service, from 1999 to 2001 Mr. Kenny served as the President of the Court Attorneys Association of the City of New York. Since 1992 he has served as an Arbitrator in the Civil Court for the City of New York and since 1996 he has served as a Mediator/Early Neutral Evaluator in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Mr. Kenny's legal experience also includes service in his former position as an Instructor of a paralegal studies program at Lehman College in the Bronx and his current position as an Adjunct Associate Professor for the New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn. Paul Kenny lives in Nassau County, residing in Glen Head with his wife, Jeanette Mercedes, Esq., their son Jack and his daughter Kristen.

			Colleen Kerwick Aviation, Litigation Colleen Kerwick-Savino graduated with an honors Corporate Law Degree (1998) and an honors Law degree (1999) from the National University of Ireland, Galway before becoming admitted to the first department of the New York State Bar and the Federal District Courts for the Eastern District and Southern Districts of New York. Colleen is an Irish speaker, received a 'Public Interest Attorney of the Year' award and is a Vice President of the Emerald Association.

			Susan Levy Civil LItigation and Appellate Practice After attending Duke University, I attended NYU Law School class of 1990 and LL.M. 2002. I have been practicing in the area of civil litigation and appellate practice in New York and New Jersey. I have tried cases to verdict all through New York City and have argued numerous appeals including one in the case of McCormick v. City of New York in the Court of Appeals. I continued to practice in New York City.

			David Mannion Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate Liti, Debt Collection

			Kristin Marchesiello

			Nicola Mc Cusker I studied for my Law Degree in Queens University Belfast, graduating in June 2008. I took the New york Bar exam in February 2009 and currently await admission. [at] iabany.org

			Sarah McCabe

			Meghan McLees municipal law and economic development

			Gregory McMahon

			Cormac McManamon Oil & gas [at] iabany.org

			Siobhain McSweeney Graduated from UCC in September 2007 with a Bachelor of Civil Law (Hons). Sat the New York Bar examination in February 2008 and was subsequently called to the bar in August of that year. Currently completing an LLM at Fordham University in International Law and Justice and expect to graduate in February 2010. SiobhainMcS[at] iabany.org

			Aoife Meehan Intl Law, Human Rights, Foreign Relations

			Bistra Milovansky Immigration Immigration Law Practice with a focus on work visa and green card solutions for people in the arts, entrepreneurs and professionals.

			Darren Moore Aged 22, I Graduated from Griffith College Dublin, Ireland with a 2.1 Honours Irish Law Degree (LLB) in November 2007 and also passed the NY Bar Exam in July 2008 (awaiting to be sworn in). DarrenM[at] iabany.org

			Michael J. S. Moran Capital Markets, Corporate Mr. Moran joined Davis Polk & Wardwell's Corporate Department in 2008 and is assigned to the Capital Markets Group. In 2007, Mr. Moran received his LL.B., with first class honors, from Trinity College Dublin, where he served on the senior editorial board as Intervarsity Officer of the Trinity College Law Review and received an Entrance Exhibition Award, the Sweet & Maxwell Law Prize, a Trinity College Book Prize and the Law Student's Quarter Centenary Award. In 2008, he received his LL.M. from New York University School of Law, where he was an Arthur T. Vanderbilt Scholar, a Research Associate and a member of the Law School's Advanced Meditation Clinic. Mr. Moran is the author of "Public Participation and the Regulation of Forestry Development in Ireland," Eds. O'Dell & Shannon, Law & Practice; Essays on Reform, Dublin (2008), and "Impartiality in Judicial Appointments: An Absent Concept?" (2007) TCLR 5. He is proficient in German. MichaelM[at] iabany.org

			Veronica Mullally Patent Litigation Born in Belfast, I graduated from The Queen's University of Belfast in Biochemistry. I did post graduate research at Oxford and then joined Cell Tech as a research scientist. After moving to the US I became a lawyer and have been practising in patent litigation for 15 years, particularly in the lifesciences area. I came over as a partner from Orrick to start the US IP practice at Lovells in 2007.

			Thomas Mullaney

			Amanda Nelson Real Estate Litigation

			Thomas Newman Technology/IP/Outsourcing ThomasN[at] iabany.org

			Iseult Ni Ghallchoir

			Marie O'Brien Banking, Aviation Finance Working in the New York office of Matheson Ormsby Prentice.

			Francesca O'Cathain Matrimonial Law Claremont McKenna College, BS, 2001 University of Connecticut Law School, 2004 Admitted to NJ and NY Bar Practice at Lesnevich and Mazano-Lesnevich, LLC since 2004 specializing in custody, divorce, and all family law related matters.

			Michael O'Connell Tort Defense, Litigation & Trial Work Michael O'Connell is a native of San Francisco, CA and a graduate of the University of San Francisco. He earned his J.D. from New York Law School. Prior to his entry into the legal profession Michael worked as an Operations Manager in the building services industry, primarily in the area of security services for commercial and industrial properties. He is an associate with Downing & Peck, P.C., with a core emphasis in the defense of personal injury matters in all phases of litigation.

			James O'Connor Worker's Compensation, SSD

			Timothy O'Donovan Personal Injury, Criminal Law, General Practice Graduated from Saint John's Law School in 1993. Was an Assistant District Attorney in Richmond County from 1994 to 1997. Since then have Practiced in a number of law firms in New York City, with an emphasis on the defense and prosecution of personal injury claims in New York and New Jersey. Currently have my own practice at 1491 Richmond Road, Staten Island,New York, concentrating on plaintiff's personal injury in New York and New Jersey as well as Criminal Law and general practice litigation. (718) 983-5050 TimothyOD[at] iabany.org

			Muireann O'keeffe Just sat the NYS bar exam feb 2010. I am a student with a healthy enthusiasm for learning. I have thoroughly immersed myself in my academic studies and many extra-curricular activities at both University College Dublin, Ireland and while studying through Barbri for the NYS bar exam. I sat the NYS Bar Exam February 2010. I am ambitious and interested in a career in law. I have a twelve month graduate/internship visa for the states. I am looking for experience in a law firm, pending the results of the bar exam. I graduated from Business and Legal studies in UCD September 2009. MuireannOK[at] iabany.org

			Cormac K H O'Malley International Consulting Irish born; graduate Harvard College, BS'65; Columbia Law, JD'70; 1970-1981: Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, Wall Street international law firm, with two years in Mexico 1981-1999: inhouse international divisional counsel, Bristol-Myers Squibb in Brussels, London and NYC. 1999- consulting on international and art matters

			Carmel O'Shea-Maloney Lending, Real Estate Carmel O'Shea-Maloney is an associate with the law firm of Sankel, Skurman & McCartin, LLP. She represents lenders on commercial loan transactions, small businesses in commercial real estate transactions and individuals on residential real estate purchases and sales. Other areas of focus for the firm include forming and advising business entities and professional practices, commercial leasing, family law and wills and estate planning. The firm also handles litigation matters in all of the above areas including business disputes, rent-regulated tenant buy-outs and matrimonial actions. Carmel joined the firm in 2007 after four years as an associate with Cullen and Dykman LLP. She was admitted to the New York State bar in 2004 and to the Roll of Solicitors of Ireland in 1994. She received her LL.B, with honors, from Trinity College Dublin in 1990. She was born in Co. Kerry

			Rory Patrick O'Sullivan General, Intellectual Property Rory Patrick O'Sullivan is a recent graduate of the National University of Ireland, University College Cork (U.C.C.). He received his L.L.M. (e-Law) from U.C.C. in December 2008. Pursuant to this he researched a minor thesis entitled: "Internet Television: A Copyright Analysis of Online Streaming Media". He received his B.C.L. (Intl.) Honours degree from U.C.C. in 2007. Rory was admitted to the New York State Bar in January 2009.

			Paul Quigley Arbitration, Commercial Litigation Paul specializes in international arbitration and litigation. He has advised clients in arbitral disputes under the Rules of ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC, AAA, ICDR and in ad hoc arbitrations, including investment and contract disputes. He has assisted clients from diverse industries with disputes before the courts of New York, California, Florida, Texas and Connecticut, and has advised in FTC, DOJ and US Congressional investigations. Paul has provided pro bono representation in asylum actions, a criminal appeal, and to the City of New York. He is a member of the New York City Bar Arbitration Committee.

			Elizabeth Quinn Criminal Law ElizabethQ[at] iabany.org

			Darren Rooney

			Claire Rush I am a 2006 law graduate from U.C.C. Ireland and hold an LLM in international human rights law from Q.U.B. I passed the NY Bar exams in February 2010 and am hoping to work in NY. I would love to make some contacts through IABANY to help steer me in the right direction.

			Gregory Shanaphy Private Banking Gregory A. Shanaphy Vice President � Investments Greg analyzes designs & implements financial and wealth planning strategies for clients based on their individual circumstances. Greg has a background in business, investment banking, estate planning and law. He is the estate planning & insurance coordinator for the branch and holds a Portfolio Management Program (PMP) designation. Greg's team at UBS, The Poppo Group, which he is a founding partner. Has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Advisory Groups in New York Barron's 2009 and nominated by UBS for Worth Magazine's 2007 and 2008 Top One Hundred Advisors Nation Wide Prior to joining UBS Greg worked for 3 years at Merrill Lynch Global Private Client as a private wealth manager and 2 years at AXA Advisors focusing on sophisticated financial and estate planning. In addition, Greg has 9 years experience in law serving as General Counsel in Investment Banking on Wall Street, 2 years in a private practice, and 3 years in the District Attorneys office. Greg received his Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law, B.A in Political Science with a minor in Economics from Montclair State University and studied abroad in Tuscany Siena Italy. He subsequently earned his FINRA Series 7, 24,31,63,66 and Life and Health Insurance professional licenses. Although Greg is not a practicing attorney at UBS he is a member of the American Bar Association and an attorney admitted to the bar in New Jersey and the United States district court. Greg and his wife Michele reside in Manhattan, NY with their son Troy.

			Tanya Sheridan Capital Markets, Bankrutpcy

			Stephen Shine Securities Litigation and Regulatory Currently Chief Regulatory Counsel, Prudential Financial. Formerly Senior V.P. Prudential Securities. Former Federal and State Prosecutor. Irish American Mag "Wall Street Top 50", 2000. Securities Industry Association Distinguished leadership Award, 2003

			Eileen Skuse Banking

			James Spanarkel

			Gregory Sullivan

			Jennifer Tait Corporate Finance Jennifer is an attorney with the New York office of Dewey & LeBoeuf, where she works as a Corporate Finance Associate. Jennifer graduated in 2008 from Fordham University School of Law with a LL.M. in Banking and Corporate Finance Law. Prior to receiving her LL.M., she worked as a Corporate Finance Associate at Matheson Ormsby Prentice Solicitors in Dublin. Jen is a graduate of University College Cork and Griffith College Dublin and was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of Ireland in Hilary Term 2007.

			Richard Wade Litigation, Health Law, Medical Malpractice RICHARD S. WADE, formally of Ford, Parshall & Baker in Columbia, Missouri recently joined the law firm of Thomas, Thomas & Hafer LLP in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on November 17, 2008. Practice areas include medical malpractice defense, health law litigation and general liability defense. Born: Columbia, Tennessee, December 7, 1969; Bar Admissions: 1999, Tennessee; 2003, Missouri; 2008, Pennsylvania; United States Supreme Court, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri. Education: Oakland University (B.A., December, 1993); University of Memphis Graduate School (M.A., May, 1999); University of Memphis School of Law (J.D., May, 1999); Temple University School of Law, (LLM, Trial Advocacy, (exp) May, 2009); Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards in Legal Writing and Juvenile Law, Dean's Award for Academic Excellence 1998-99, Associate Editor, Tennessee Journal of Practice and Procedure, 1998-99; Legislative Intern, Tennessee General Assembly, 1995-96, Law Clerk, Hon. Knox Walkup, Tennessee Attorney General, Summer, 1997, Memphis Bar Association/Young Lawyers Division, Board of Directors, 2001-03; Adjunct Professor, Business and Accounting Department, Southwest Tennessee Community College, 1998-03: Member: American, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Tennessee and Dauphin County Bar Associations.

			Susan Walsh Criminal Defense Trial and Appeals; Small Business Susan Jewell Walsh is admitted in New York, New Jersey and several federal jurisdictions. Susan concentrates in criminal defense, including trials and appeals, collateral attacks and habeas corpus petitions, and she tries in state and federal jurisdictions. Susan has tried dozens of jury trials to verdict and has been lead or co-counsel on several published appellate decisions. Her experience as a trial lawyer has enabled her to develop a successful civil litigation practice, representing individuals in civil rights actions, business disputes and fee disputes. Susan received her law degree with honors from George Washington University School of Law in 1996. Prior to becoming a partner at Moskowitz & Book, LLP, Susan was a partner in a small boutique litigation firm in Manhattan where she was a member since 1998.

			Patrick Walsh Appellate, Labor & Employment, Civil Rights Assistant Solicitor General, Office of NY Attorney General Previously represented migrant farmworkers in employment and civil rights matters thoughout Texas, Kentucky and Florida. Clerked for the Hon. Lawrence M. McKenna (S.D.N.Y.) Graduate of Fordham Law School, Brown University and Regis High School. Avid runner, soccer player, poetry fan, looking forward to meeting fellow Irish-American lawyers.

			Suzanne White Litigation, Intellectual Property, Anti-Trust SuzanneW[at] iabany.org