Attorneys > Lucy K. Galek
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CURRICULUM VITAE
EMPLOYMENT
APRIL 2007–PRESENT
ASSOCIATE
Livingston Law Firm
A Professional Corporation
Walnut Creek, California
General civil trial practice with emphasis in general liability defense, insurance defense, product liability, and premises liability.
APRIL 2006–JANUARY 2007
ASSOCIATE
Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman LLP
San Francisco, California
Asbestos litigation practice with emphasis on trial preparation and discovery. Responsibilities included legal research and writing, communication with clients, all aspects of discovery, and frequent court appearances. Successfully obtained defense verdict as assistant trial counsel in a mesothelioma-related wrongful death action.
MAY 2003–AUGUST 2005
ASSOCIATE
Kerosky & Associates
San Francisco, California
General civil litigation practice with emphasis on representation of corporate and individual clients in business litigation and contract matters, such as unfair competition, trademark, fraudulent transfer, and bankruptcy disputes. Successfully obtained judgments and settlements in dozens of matters. Served as counsel for window installation companies and a window manufacturer. Responsibilities included all aspects of legal research and writing, discovery and trial preparation.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
San Francisco and Contra Costa Bar Associations; State Bar of California; American Bar Association.
EDUCATION
JURIS DOCTOR
University of San Francisco, School of Law
MAY 2002, San Francisco, California
President and Treasurer, Jewish Law Student Association; Street Law Instructor; Survey Editor, USF Intellectual Property Law Journal; Technical Editor, USF Maritime Law Journal; Arthur Zief and Faculty Scholarships Recipient.
Admitted to California Bar, December 2003
Admitted to United States District Court
Northern District of California, February 2004
Eastern District of California, August 2004
Admitted to United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, August 2004
BACHELOR OF ARTS, PSYCHOLOGY
Brandeis University
JUNE 1999, Waltham, Massachsetts
Minor in Business and Managerial Economics.
PERSONAL
Married. Enjoys good food, skiing and travel.
