Erin M. Jordan, Esq.
Of Counsel
Admitted to Practice Law in the State of New York
Education:
Pace University School of Law, White Plains, NY
J.D. Awarded May 1999
Concentration in International Law
- Study Abroad: Pace University London Program, University College of London, England, Spring 1998
- BLSA, member and officer
Howard University, Washington, DC,
B.A. in Philosophy, Minor in Sociology, May 1993
- Dean's List: Fall 1991, Spring 1992, Fall 1992, Spring 1993
- Political Science and Pre-Law Clubs
Experience:
Legal Contract Agencies: DeNovo Legal (NY); E.P. Dine (NY); Gibson Arnold & Associates (TX/NJ); Hire Counsel (NY); Kelly Law Registry (NY/NJ); Robert Half Legal (MO); Special Counsel (NJ); Strategic Legal Solutions (NY), Manhattan, NY; Northern and Central Jersey
Contract Attorney, 2005 to Present
Reviewed documents electronically for responsiveness, confidentiality, and privilege in various matters for law firms representing defendant clients. This includes civil actions against major credit card affiliate/guarantee companies for anti-trust violations; against a major pharmaceutical company for personal injury claims, a major oil company in a wrongful death action, products liability actions against major consumer products manufacturer/companies, patent infringement, gender discrimination, and securities litigation cases. Defended client at 50-H hearings. Redacted patient information for defendant client in products liability case.
The Law Office of Allen S. Gold, Rockville Centre, NY
Associate, 2004–2005
Practiced negligence law concentrating in no-fault law; handled personal injury matters. Attended court, primarily in Queens, Kings, and Nassau Counties, for preliminary, compliance, and settlement conferences and motion practice. Drafted pleadings and motions, including motions for summary judgment and default judgment motions. Conducted legal research. Took and defended depositions. Represented clients on examinations under oath, no-fault statements, and 50-H hearings. Conducted client intakes, interviews, and counseling sessions. Argued negligence liability case for a bench trial in White Plains, NY, and made appearance in Broome County, NY, for prisoner’s negligence cases.
Bryan Cave, LLP (via Robert Half Legal Inc.), St. Louis, MO
Litigation Project Assistant, 2001–2002
Reviewed, coded documents, and created privilege log and matrix in preparation for major class-action litigation.
McKenna & Cuneo, L.L.P. ( via Accys Inc.) Washington, DC
Litigation Support Paralegal, July 2000–Sept. 2000
Performed discovery; reviewed documents; coded, created, and revised privilege logs for tobacco litigation.
Cabrera & Rephen, P.C., Monsey, NY
Collections Paralegal, Feb. 2000–May 2000
Collected on balances owed from dishonored checks. Worked with clients, including check guarantee companies.
Avirom & Associates, LLP, New York, NY
Immigration Paralegal, Aug.1999–Sept. 1999
Performed discovery; reviewed documents; coded, created, and revised privilege logs for tobacco litigation.
Saint Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Clayton, MO
Law Clerk, May–Aug. 1994/1995
Researched criminal law issues; drafted memoranda for felonies such as homicide, robbery, and sexual assault. Attended evidentiary, suppression, and pre-trial hearings. Completed commitment reports; summarized depositions