Candidate: CHRIS PATRICCA

CHRISTINE N. PATRICCA 11433 Pembrook Run, Estero, Florida 33928 C: (518) 281-2283 christinepatricca.cp@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY, Fort Myers, FL *Adjunct Professor – August, 2013 - present *Teach several classes including American Jurisprudence (Senior Capstone Course), Introduction to Law, Torts, Substantive Criminal Law, Legal Ethics, and Legal Research and Writing. PINEWOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Estero, FL *Paraprofessional, February, 2013 – May, 2013 *Assisted teachers and administration in any area needed to ensure that students reached their full academic potential. SCHENECTADY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Schenectady, New York *Adjunct Professor, January, 2000 – August, 2012 *Full-time Professor, August, 2002 – May, 2003, and January, 2009 – May, 2009 *Taught several classes including U.S. Government & Politics, Estates and Trusts, Business Law I, Business Law II, Courts and Litigation, Survey of American Law, Administrative Law, Real Property, Legal Research and Writing, and Family Law. Worked together with students to convey important legal lessons with an emphasis on writing and ethics. THE AYCO COMPANY, L.P. Colonie, New York *Staff Attorney, June, 1999 – August, 2002 *Counseled clients on their personal, financial affairs, reviewed estate planning documents, assisted clients in implementing personal financial plans, and prepared complex tax returns. BOTTITTA & BASCELLI, West Orange, New Jersey *Associate Attorney, May, 1998 – June, 1999 *Reported directly to the President of the New Jersey Bar Association, researched all aspects of law relevant to firm’s practice, prepared formal and informal memoranda, analyzed discovery, drafted legal documents, counseled clients regarding their personal, legal matters, argued motions in court, and conducted depositions. EDUCATION SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Newark, New Jersey *Awarded Juris Doctorate in May, 1998. Graduated with the “Best Oralist” Certificate. CLARK UNIVERSITY, Worcester, Massachusetts *Awarded Bachelor of Arts Degree with High Honors in May, 1995. Majored in Government. QUINSIGAMOND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Worcester, Massachusetts *Awarded Associate of Arts Degree with High Honors in May, 1993. Majored in Criminal Justice. Presided over Criminal Justice Club. Captained Women’s Basketball Team, which placed second in NJCAA Women’s Basketball Championship. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES *Member – Executive Committee of The School District of Lee County District Advisory Council, (current); *Member – The School District of Lee County District Advisory Council (current); *Member – Pinewoods Elementary School Advisory Committee (current); *Member – Lee County School District Textbook Adoption Committee (Spring, 2015); *Treasurer – Stoneybrook A Golf Community Homeowners Association Board (current); *Catechist - Our Lady of Light Catholic Community (current); *Member – Swim Florida Board of Directors (current); *Citizen Member – News-Press Editorial Board (January 1, 2015 – May 10, 2015); *Secretary - Pinewoods Elementary School PTO (2012 - 2014); *Catechist - Our Lady of Fatima Church (2008 – 2012); *Member - Paralegal Advisory Board, Schenectady County Community College (2002 – 2012).