Boston

(857) 465-6555

New York

(914) 200-3456

Over two decades of legal experience

Sherene has been practicing law for over 20 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 hometown.

Experience

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.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.

Attorney/Mediator

White Plains, NY

Jan 2012 - Present · 11 yrs 1 mo

Professor of Law

Pace University Graduate School of Business

Purchase, NY

Jun 2011 - Sep 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

Of Counsel

LMA Law Group LLP

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.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.

Sep 1999 - Jul 2000 · 11 mos

Purchase, NY

Litigation Associate Attorney

Coudert Brothers LLP

Career Advisor

Jun 2011 - Jan 2012 · 8 mos

Purchase, NY

Pace Law School

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

Purchase, NY

Mar 2007 - May 2011 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Co-Founder & Legal Counsel

Near & Natural LLC

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.

Purchase, NY

Feb 2004 - Feb 2007 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Senior Litigation Associate Attorney

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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.

Purchase, NY

Sep 2001 - Jan 2004 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Litigation Associate Attorney

Hoguet Newman & Regal, LLP

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

Purchase, NY

Aug 2000 - Aug 2001 · 1 yr 1 mo

Federal Law Clerk - The Honorable Charles L. Brieant

United States District Court, Southern District of New York

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

Pace University School of Law, JD

LMA Law Group LLP

1999

Pace University Dyson College of Arts & Sciences

BA, English Literature/Writing

1993

Pace University Graduate School of Business

MBA, International Finance

1994

WHITE PLAINS

445 Hamilton Ave, Suite 1102

White Plains, NY 10601

LONG ISLAND

1225 Franklin Ave.

Garden City, NY 11530

MANHATTAN

One Grand Central Plaza

60 East 42nd Street

New York, NY 10165

BOSTON

20 Park Plaza #4001-13

Boston, MA 02116-4399