Sigalle Barness
My Resume
Sigalle creates content by:
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recruiting key players at the forefront of nationwide industries to discuss their expertise.
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researching and writing articles, blogs and marketing copy
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presenting and directing videos, podcasts and live events
PROFESSIONAL INFO
"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing."
-Benjamin Franklin
WORK EXPERIENCE
2012 - Present
VP of Programs at FurtherEd, Inc.
Program & Content Creation
Managed online video library and live webcasts for programs accredited in over 43 states.
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Developed program concepts, content and events by researching legal issues, recruiting faculty members and assessing customer demand and accreditation needs
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Maintained and developed networks of hundreds of faculty worldwide and secured world renowned economists Ben Stein and Roger Arnold to be included in Lawline’s Lawconomy 2012 Event
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Created “Bridge the Gap” Series for NY newly admitted attorneys with 16 hours of content produced quarterly
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Coordinated all aspects of events, panels and mock trials and increased programs from 20 to 30 hours monthly
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Taught CLE webcast programs and Bridge the Gap Events and was a resident speaker in Lawline.com’s podcast
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Developed concepts and directed trailers for large events and products such as Lawconomy, Teachem & FurtherEd
Writing & Editing
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Drafted content partnership agreements, revenue share agreements and reviewed amendments to faculty releases
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Drafted and edited program descriptions, learning objectives and course materials
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Staff Writer on the company legal and culture blog
Marketing
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Established live CLE in 4 new states and 7 cities in under one year - doubling market share in those jurisdictions
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Established Social Media presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare, and Quora
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Worked with partners such as JD Supra NYC Business Solutions to share video content
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Wrote various email, social media, and press release copy on programs and recent company news
2011 - 2012
Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP
Litigation
Litigated plaintiff’s New York City tax lien foreclosure, mortgage foreclosure and other litigation matters.
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Daily court appearances and motion practice including drafting and arguing:
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Motions to appoint a referee, reargue, restore and for summary judgment
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Summary judgment motions, oppositions to pre-answer motions to dismiss and discovery
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Transactional
Drafted commercial subleases, client conflict waivers, demand letters and liability memorandum in forgery matters
2010 - 2011
Balsamo, Rosenblatt, & Cohen P.C.
Litigated housing and commercial non-payment, holdover, and post eviction proceedings:
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Negotiated settlement agreements and drafted stipulations
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Drafted notices to cure and termination, drug holdover petitions, opposition to OSCs and motions to dismiss
EDUCATION
2010 - J.D.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Law School Internships:
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In-House Counsel Intern - UJA Federation
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Clinical Intern - Hon. Jane Pearl
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In-House Counsel Intern - Harry Fox Agency
CALI Award for Legal Writing - 2008
2007 - B.A.
Rutgers University
Bachelors of Arts, summa cum laude, in English
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Dean’s List, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honors