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Syracuse University - Law

Associate Teaching Professor at Syracuse University College of Law
Higher Education
Deborah
Sundquist O'Malley
Syracuse, New York Area
I’m a legal professional with a background in higher education who, after several years in private law practice, decided to integrate my interest in the law with my passion for working with students. I teach Legal Communication & Research for first-year Law students, as well as Legal Writing for International Students.

I have a particular interest in law schools and legal education, and specifically in law student well-being and professional identity formation.

I previously served as the Director of Student Affairs at Syracuse University College of Law. I have also worked with the College of Law’s international programs as the Director of LL.M. Student Support. Prior to my work with the College of Law’s international programs, I served J.D. and international students in the professional development arena.

Before moving into administration, I taught legal research & writing to 1Ls at Coll. of Law. I have legal practice experience as an associate attorney for law firms in Syracuse, NY, and Idaho Falls, ID, where I focused my practice in the areas of corporate, real estate, & construction law.

I’m a member of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), American Bar Association (ABA), and Central New York Women’s Bar Association (CNYWBA). Admitted to practice law in New York (active); Iowa & Idaho (affiliate).

Specialties: Legal Writing ▪ Legal Research ▪ Legal Analysis ▪ Public Speaking ▪ ▪Relationship Builder ▪ People Connector ▪ Academic Success ▪

Experience

  • Gilberti Stinziano Heintz & Smith P.C.

    Associate Attorney

    Analyzed contracts, performed research, and drafted memoranda relevant to issues of contract performance and breach; Prepared and filed incorporation documents for not-for-profit corporation and advised corporation on all matters related to formation and day-to-day operation; Advised not-for-profit corporation related to development of internationally recognized building standards; Performed research and drafted and filed pleadings in connection with summary eviction action; Prepared documentation, participated in due diligence investigations, and facilitated closings on the purchase and sale of multi-million dollar corporations; Advised chartered authority of Native American nation in areas of general corporate governance; Reviewed documentation, drafted contracts, and advised instrumentality of Native American nation relevant to the construction of capital improvements on nation territory; Prepared and filed documentation relevant to the formation and dissolution of corporate entities

  • Syracuse University College of Law

    Director of Professional Development

    Responsible for the conception, development, implementation, and evaluation of a professional development program for students at Syracuse University College of Law; • Guided law student body population to focus on early career readiness, encouraging and providing students with opportunities to enhance their professional personas and understand what it takes to compete in the rapidly-evolving legal marketplace; Developed and implemented a comprehensive professionalism series for first-year law students, including weekly workshops offering students informative insights and tools to help them succeed in law school, develop their professional personas, and enhance their career opportunities; Conceptualized and implemented programming for second- and third-year law students, with a focus on encouraging upperclass students to build their professional portfolios and undertake experiences that will best prepare them to transition from law student to lawyer; Worked with 1L student leaders to create College of Law chapter of Toastmasters International.

  • Syracuse University College of Law

    Director Of Student Affairs

    Deborah worked at Syracuse University College of Law as a Director Of Student Affairs

  • Syracuse University College of Law

    Associate Teaching Professor

    Deborah worked at Syracuse University College of Law as a Associate Teaching Professor

  • Syracuse University College of Law

    Legal Writing Professor

    Taught two sections of Legal Communication & Research (LCR), a mandatory year-long course that introduces first-year law students to the fundamentals of legal analysis, writing, and research; Prepared lectures aimed at teaching students principles of effective legal communication; Graded assignments and provided students constructive feedback on written work.

  • Syracuse University College of Law

    Director for LL.M. Student Support

    Taught Legal Writing for International Students, a course designed to give international non-J.D. students practical experience with writing for an American legal audience; Oversaw all aspects of the student experience for international Master of Laws (LL.M.) students at the College of Law; Advised LL.M. students regarding course selection and registration and provided students with ongoing academic advising and support; Provided LL.M. students with career advising and support, including resume review and international and domestic job search resources; Advised LL.M. student population on bar exam requirements and recommend resources for bar exam success; Supervised seven J.D. students in their roles of tutoring, mentoring, and integrating LL.M. student population into the law school and larger Syracuse communities; Developed and implemented weekly program series for international LL.M. students on topics aimed at helping them to adjust to life in the United States and the American law school experience; Advised College of Law chapter of Toastmasters International, a club whose focus is to encourage its members to develop their public speaking and leadership skills.

  • Holden, Kidwell, Hahn & Crapo, PLLC

    Associate Attorney

    Performed research and drafted summary judgment memoranda relevant to real property, contract, and employment actions; Drafted discovery requests and prepared interrogatory responses; Researched law related to quiet title action and drafted and filed all pleadings in state court; Drafted legal memoranda analyzing federal and state law in connection with employment discrimination action; Drafted documents relevant to multi-million dollar commercial real estate acquisition and sales, including purchase and sale agreements, promissory notes, mortgages, and deeds of trust

Education

  • American University, Washington College of Law

    J.D.

    Law

  • Iowa State University

    B.A.

    Communication Studies

Positions

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Board of Directors

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    President

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Member

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Board of Directors

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    President

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Member

  • New York State Bar Association

    Member

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Board of Directors

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    President

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Member

  • New York State Bar Association

    Member

  • American Bar Association

    Member

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Board of Directors

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    President

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Member

  • New York State Bar Association

    Member

  • American Bar Association

    Member

  • Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

    Member

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Board of Directors

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    President

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Member

  • New York State Bar Association

    Member

  • American Bar Association

    Member

  • Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

    Member

  • Onondaga County Bar Association

    Member

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Board of Directors

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    President

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Member

  • New York State Bar Association

    Member

  • American Bar Association

    Member

  • Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

    Member

  • Onondaga County Bar Association

    Member

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Board of Directors

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    President

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Member

  • New York State Bar Association

    Member

  • American Bar Association

    Member

  • Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

    Member

  • Onondaga County Bar Association

    Member

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Board of Directors

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    President

  • Central New York Women's Bar Association

    Member

  • New York State Bar Association

    Member

  • American Bar Association

    Member

  • Women's Bar Association of the State of New York

    Member

  • Onondaga County Bar Association

    Member

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