Assistant Director of Academic Success

• The Charleston School of Law
  Legal Research and Writing (2021-2022)

Senior Attorney

• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (2019- 2022)
• Division of Tax Appeals – review, research and render decisions relative to corporate appeals.

Volunteer:

• Legal Aid Society of Columbus (2019)
  Volunteering in the Family Law division, where I assist low-income individuals with access to justice and legal advisement

Partner:

• Carney and Carney, Buffalo, New York (2014-2018)
• Private Practitioner, Matrimonial, Family and Mental Health Law
  Qualified in all aspects of litigation, Attorney for Children, Appellate Litigation, and representation of mentally and physically disabled individuals

Magistrate:

• NYS Office of Court Administration, Buffalo, New York (2006-2014)
  Presided at quasi-judicial adversarial proceedings, conducted hearings, evaluated testimony and evidence, resolved issues of law and fact, responded to pleadings and rendered decisions, managed staff; court room, litigants and witnesses

Attorney:

• Law Offices of Catherine E. Marra, Buffalo, New York (1994-2006)
  Private practice concentrating on Matrimonial and Family law, specializing in high conflict cases and the representation of children, the mentally incapacitated and the elderly. A high-volume practice requiring research, writing, motion practice and litigation

Accomplishments:

• Extensive trial experience
• Judicial Trainer relative to issues of domestic violence and mental health
• Awarded “Attorney of The Year” State of NY, Eight Judicial District, For zealous advocacy on behalf of children
• Volunteer SUNY at Buffalo Family Court Clinic
• Mentor Lawyers for Learning
• Frequent Presenter re: Issues of Mental Health, Child Advocacy and Family Violence.

Education:

• J.D. Law, University at Buffalo School of Law
• Master of Science, Education/Counseling, Niagara University
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology/Criminology, Niagara University