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Jeffrey J Sadri

Bennett & Ellison, P.C., Annapolis, Maryland

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Education

University of Baltimore School of Law: J.D. (2012) | Law; 2009 - 2012; Honors: Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Team; Moot Court Executive Board, Student Liaison Co-Chair; Activities: International Law Society, Vice President; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Executive Board - Vice Justice of Recruitment

American University: B.A. (2009) | Political Science; 2005 - 2009; Honors: graduated magna cum laude

Professional Experience

Associate Attorney: Bennett & Ellison, P.C.; 2013 - Current; Perform extensive legal research on complex issues arising in employment lawsuits, breach of contract claims, and personal injury matters. Draft complaints, dispositive motions, memoranda, EEOC documentation, and settlement demands. Participate in document review and the preparation of discovery requests and responses. Communicate with clients for consultation purposes and case preparation.

Adjunct Faculty: University Of Baltimore School Of Law; 2012 - 2016; Co-coached the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Team during its brief writing and oral argument preparation. Assisted the team members with their research of relevant international law principles and case law.

Law Clerk: Bennett & Associates, P.C.; 2012 - 2013; Conducted legal research and assisted with the drafting of complaints, dispositive motions, and memoranda. Supported attorneys with their preparation of discovery requests and responses.

Research Assistant: Professor Nienke Grossman, University of Baltimore School of Law; 2011 - 2012; Conducted legal research on the case law of the International Court of Justice. Analyzed international current events, such as piracy off the coast of Somalia and Palestine’s intent to declare statehood. Studied statutes and rules of procedure for international regional courts. Drafted memoranda on international criminal law.

Mediator: Maryland Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division; 2011 - 2011; Mediated disputes between consumers and businesses, including residential management corporations and financial service companies. Communicated with the disputing parties to achieve settlement agreements.

Judicial Intern: The Honorable Marcus Z. Shar, Circuit Court for Baltimore City; 2011 - 2011; Drafted memoranda on the validity of petitions for post-conviction relief. Researched constitutional and state legal issues including ineffective assistance of counsel, prosecutorial misconduct, and admission of evidence. Examined case files in order to recommend how motions should be decided. Observed court proceedings, motions hearings, and jury trials.

Legal Intern: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Professional Development Office; 2010 - 2010; Performed legal research and wrote memoranda on issues including the applicability of federal statutes that protect the privacy of electronic communications. Helped develop training materials for Civil Rights attorneys.

Summer Associate: The Hermina Law Group; 2010 - 2010; Drafted pleadings, dispositive motions, and discovery requests. Assisted in depositions and trial preparation. Conducted legal research on issues including foreign sovereign immunity and corporate successor liability.

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Dispute Resolution Workshop – completed 40-hour mediation skills training: University of Baltimore School of Law

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Practice Areas

Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death