Our Founder

Litigator, Professor, and Community Leader for 24 Years

Over two decades of legal experience

Sherene has been practicing law for over 24 years.  She received both her law degree (1999) and her MBA in International Finance (1994) from Pace University where she was the Editor-in-Chief of the Pace Law Review and also has been a Professor of Law.  She was fortunate enough to serve as Law Clerk to the Honorable Charles L. Brieant in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in 2000.

Sherene's large firm practice was as a litigator for the New York City offices of the former Coudert Brothers and for Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (now "Orrick").  Sherene is also a community leader having served local elected office in her NY hometown.
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Experience

Explore the diverse journey and milestones achieved by founder Sherene De Palma

Attorney/Mediator
Hannon De Palma & Associates LLC
White Plains, NY
Oct 2012 - Present

Full service litigation and mediation firm. All services are provided with eye towards designing solutions to conflicts that have clients get what they really want - rather than paying just to be right but still dissatisfied.

Adjunct Professor
Pace University Graduate School of Business
White Plains, NY
Jan 2012 - Present · 11 yrs 1 mo
Of Counsel
LMA Law Group LLP
Purchase, NY
Jun 2011 - Sep 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos
Career Advisor
Pace Law School
White Plains, NY
Jun 2011 - Jan 2012 · 8 mos

Counseled and advised students on all aspects of career and professional development including job search, interviewing skills, and networking.

Co-Founder & Legal Counsel
Near & Natural LLC
Bedford, NY
Mar 2007 - May 2011 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Served as manager and legal counsel in ground-up real estate restoration project. Built natural food market café with mission of educating community and providing nutritious eating for busy lifestyles. Managed all aspects of business operations including staff of 15 employees, accounting and payroll, buying and merchandising. Worked directly with local school system to educate regarding benefits of healthy eating. Provided legal counsel to company regarding lease agreements; vendor, construction and advertising contracts; insurance matters and regulatory compliance. Negotiated and served as counsel in successful sale and winding up of business.

Senior Litigation Associate Attorney
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
New York, NY
Feb 2004 - Feb 2007 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Managed teams of associates on complex multi-district litigation & arbitration matters with typical combined values at stake over $100 million in areas including accounting/malpractice, securities, pharmaceuticals, construction, insurance, employment and entertainment. Handled all aspects of state and federal litigation and arbitration including court appearances, conducting & defending depositions of key witnesses and drafting successful briefs.

Litigation Associate Attorney
Hoguet Newman & Regal, LLP
New York, NY
Sep 2001 - Jan 2004 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Managed all aspects of litigation and arbitration for this boutique litigation firm comprised of

Federal Law Clerk - The Honorable Charles L. Brieant
United States District Court, Southern District of New York
White Plains, NY
Aug 2000 - Aug 2001 · 1 yr 1 mo

Drafted legal opinions, bench memos, jury instructions and voir dire. Facilitated civil and criminal trials, mediations and motion practice. Managed Judge's calendar. Interacted with appearing counsel on all aspects of litigation.

Litigation Associate Attorney
Coudert Brothers LLP
New York, NY
Sep 1999 - Jul 2000 · 11 mos

Drafted legal opinions, bench memos, jury instructions and voir dire. Facilitated civil and criminal trials, mediations and motion practice. Managed Judge's calendar. Interacted with appearing counsel on all aspects of litigation.

Education

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Pace University School of Law

JD, 1999

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Pace University Graduate School of Business

MBA, International Finance, 1994

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Pace University Dyson College of Arts & Sciences

BA, English Literature/Writing, 1993

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