Amanda Geary

Education Background

Maurice A. Deane School of Law

• Juris Doctor 2016

Clarkson University

• B.S. in Political Science 2013
• Minor in Law Studies 

The Clarkson School 2010

Experience

Legal Experience

• Law Office (n/k/a Crescent Law Group PLLC)
  Partner/Attorney
  Jan. 2021 – Current
  Manage a high-volume law office handling matters predominantly in real estate, family law, and wills/estates.
• Law Office of Marcia L. LeMay
  Associate Attorney 
  Nov. 2020 – Dec. 2020
  Assisted with client consultations, document preparation and closing files to prepare the office for transition.
• St. Lawrence County Department of Social Services
  Social Service Attorney    
  July 2018 – May 2020
  Engaged in frequent litigation of a variety of family court cases, including but not limited to neglect, abuse, termination of parental rights, custody, persons in need of supervision, juvenile delinquent, and child support.
• Conboy, McKay, Bachman & Kendall LLP
  Law Clerk/Associate    
  Aug. 2016 – June 2018
  Assisted in client consultations, direct client outreach, trial preparation, legal research and document drafting in multiple practice areas.
• Law Offices of Russell I. Marnell, P.C.
  Legal Office Assistant    
  Aug. 2014 – May 2016
  Prepared and drafted articles and legal documents on issues of matrimonial law.
• The Lexus Project
  Legal Intern    
  Aug. 2014 – Dec. 2014
  Conducted unique legal research and drafted legal documents in civil matters, particularly those involving animal rights.
• St. Lawrence County Public Defender’s Office
  Legal Intern    
  June 2014 – Aug. 2014
  Represented clients in criminal court matters, including felonies and misdemeanors, under the supervision of a licensed attorney.
• St. Lawrence County Public Defender’s Office
  Intern    
  Jan. 2011 – May 2013
  Shadowed attorneys in family and criminal court matters and assisted with legal documents.

Other Relevant Experience

• Clarkson University, Reh School of Business
  Assistant Professor of Business Law and Ethics
  Aug. 2022 - Current
• Clarkson University, Reh School of Business
  Adjunct Professor
  Aug. 2021 - May 2022
• Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc.
  National Risk Management Officer
  Developed and revised organization policies, managed committees, and educated undergraduate officers on risk management laws and policies.
  July 2015 - July 2018
• Ogdensburg City School District
  Substitute Teaching
  Worked as a substitute teacher during college breaks for children in grade levels pre-kindergarten through eighth.
• Clarkson University, Humanities Department
  Student Worker
  Assisted professors and other department staff with classwork preparation and evaluation review.
  Sept. 2012 - May 2013
• Clarkson University, Horizons Program
  Program Assistant
  Facilitated and supervised a variety of activities for approximately 150 female campers ages 12-17 and worked as assistant to the camp director in all preparations and recruiting for 2013.
  July 2011 - July 2012
  Jan. 2013 - July 2013
• Clarkson University/The Clarkson School
  Resident/House Advisor
  Supervised and assisted residents of the university and the early entrance program, as well as coordinated large group activities and events.
  Aug. 2010 - May 2013
  
  
  
  
   

Publications

• "Breaking Biases" NNY Business Magazine 
  2018
• "Lifetime Maintenance: Does it Still Exist" New York Law Journal
  2015