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Sigalle Barness
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Sigalle Barness, Esq. is the Vice President of Programming at and oversees all operations in the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) department. Sigalle is responsible for developing program concepts, content and events by researching current legal issues, recruiting attorney and expert faculty members, and assessing customer demand and accreditation needs. She also teaches CLE programs and is a guest speaker in 's podcasts. Additionally, she coordinates live CLE events and ensures quality content.
Sigalle graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University and holds a B.A. in English. She received her J.D. in 2010 from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, NY. Sigalle is admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey.
Before joining Lawline in March 2012, Sigalle litigated civil claims in areas such as landlord tenant, breach of contract and tax lien and mortgage foreclosures actions. She also handled transactional matters such as drafting residential and commercial leases, demand letters, client conflict waivers and various other agreements.
Sigalle is an avid lover of music, video games and cooking. She is also fluent in Hebrew and enjoys writing fiction, traveling and scuba diving.
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Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Lawline.com
61 Broadway, New York, NY, 10006
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Posted by Irina | March 07, 2014
stellar performer with a great personality
I had the pleasure of working with Sigalle in preparing a 6-hour live CLE event for Lawline.com. She is a very talented and creative person, who is also a great leader and project manager. Sigalle communicates clearly and effectively, she is responsive and willing to listen, brainstorm, offer her e...
Posted by Sally | January 27, 2014
Insightful and effective
I had the opportunity to work with Sigalle in my preparation of a CLE course for Lawline. Not only was Sigalle a pleasure to work with - courteous, accessible and professional - she also shared truly insightful ideas. Sigalle collaborates thoughtfully and with purpose. I recommend working with Sigall...
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"Team player and sharp. I had the privilege of working with Sigalle on a recent CLE for Lawline.com. Sigalle was in the bunker with me every step of the way, from idea conception to implementation, and was always ready with answers when I had questions along the way. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Sigalle again. Highest recommendation."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Exuding Optimism 2012, Furthered
2008
The CALI Excellence for the Future Award - Legal Writing, Computer Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Vice President of Programming, Lawline.com
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf, LLP
2010 - 2011
Associate, Balsamo, Rosenblatt & Cohen, PC
2010 - 2010
Summer Intern, Harry Fox Agency
2009 - 2009
Participant, Intensive Trial Advocacy Program
2009 - 2009
Clinical Intern, New York State Unified Court System
2009 - 2009
Summer Intern, Uja Federation Of New York
Associations
2012 - Present
Association of Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA)Member
Education
2010
Yeshiva University, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Lawline.com CLE Program
Unnecessary Roughness? Legal Aspects of NCAA Student Athletes
2012
Lawline.com CLE Program
Keep Calm & Carry On: Social Media Crisis Management
2012
Lawline.com CLE Program
Disorder in the Court: Understanding Personal Psychological Injury
2012
Lawline.com CLE Program
Practicing Patriotically: Explosive Independence Day Legal Issues
2012
Lawline.com CLE Program
The Court of Public Opinion: Public Advocacy in Legal Defense
Publications
2009
Cardozo Jurist
Forget the Facts: Advice on Contracts
Languages
English
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
New Jersey CLE Crash Course
21 Dec 2012
Video Legal Guide
New York CLE Crash Course
21 Dec 2012
Video Legal Guide
Virginia CLE Crash Course
21 Dec 2012