MICHAEL KELLER Michael.Keller@law.cardozo.yu.edu

2281 Walnut Ave Ronkonkoma, New York, 11779 (631) 848-4927

CORPORATE LAWDriving Revenues, Growth, Performance and Profitability

PROFILE and QUALIFICATIONSStrength of qualifications through experience and personal success. Self-motivated, persistent, analytical, results-focused and flexible, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experiences and Qualifications in Compliance and Financial Analysis. Seasoned in capturing business opportunities, improving operational performance, reducing costs, adapting to challenges and overcoming obstacles. Creative in conceiving strategies and executing plans.

Legal Research Pro Bono Work

Compliance Litigation Event Analysis Study

EDUCATION

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law - New York, New York Candidate for J.D. - June 2015 Academic: 3.30 GPA Honors: Dean’s Merit 3/4 Scholarship Awarded – August 2013 Course Work:

Evidence  Corporations Advanced Contracts Securities Regulation

Federal Income Tax Aggregate Litigation Negotiations- Mergers and Acquisitions

St. John’s University - Jamaica, New York August 2006 to May 2010 Major: Bachelor of Science – Finance- Cum Laude Minor: Philosophy Academic: GPA: 3.68 Honors:

Dean’s List – August 2006 to May 2010 Dean’s Merit 2/3 Scholarship Awarded – August 2006 to May 2010 Catholic Scholarship Award – August 2006 to May 2010 Freshman Honor Society – August 2006 to May 2007

Seminar in Finance – New York, New York August 2010 to December 2010 Composed a sector analysis of airline industry, analyzed the events of nine terrorists attacks on the commercial airlines

industry vs. S&P 500.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

State of New York Unified Court System Appellate Division - New York, NY  September 2014 to PresentJudicial Intern for Departmental Interdisciplinary Committee - 1st Judicial Department Legal research, drafting memoranda of law, petitions, motions, and gathering/evaluating evidence involving Bank

Foreclosure, Fraud and Consumer Protection. Assisted Attorneys in preparation of disciplinary hearings, while attending and analyzing proceedings. 

NBTY, Inc. (Nature’s Bounty) – Ronkonkoma, New York                                                   May 2014 to August 2014Legal Intern Analyzed trademark watch notices, cease and desist letters and office actions. Label review for consumer products (Health & Beauty) for proper IP use and attribution. Managed various types of licenses (TM, Copyright), assignments, and releases. Researched and prepared short memoranda draft policies on Individualized employment and legal issues. Oversaw various model contracts and prepare memoranda on various corporate topics. Verified selected advertising, marketing, promotional and social media content for FTC/FDA compliance. Coordinated real property leases, real property acquisitions and divestitures for real property portfolios.

New York State Supreme Court - Long Island City. NY February 2014 to May 2014Judicial Intern for the Honorable Diccia T. Pineda-Kirwan – 11th District Conducted legal research and draft judicial opinions for civil litigation and prepared bench memorandum directly for Judge. Observed and analyze courtroom proceedings and pretrial conferences.

New York City Council - New York, NY May 2013 to August 2013Legal Intern (Contracts Compliance) Orchestrated the procurement for the New York City Council of goods, services and other securities for IPOs, overseeing

contracts and leases for government compliancy. Created purchase contracts, requirement contracts, and other compliance documents involved in the facilitation of

procurement for New York City utilizing Financial Management System (FMS) software. Liaison for City Council Members with New York City, New Jersey and Federal Government including Port Authority

(World Trade Center), New York State and DHS.