Michael J Caruso

2 Wesley Drive
East Rockaway, NY 11518
(516) 353-6921
mcarus2@pride.hofstra.edu
http://www.michaelcaruso.net/

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EDUCATION

Juris Doctor Candidate, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Moot Court Association, Staff Member

Cumulative GPA: 3.05 / 4.0

Expected Graduation Date:
Spring 2008

Concentration in Intellectual Property, Focused studies on classes in Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and the Law in Cyberspace. Wrote a thesis on the enforcement of GPL in copyright infringement cases.

National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, Hofstra Team Member, Selected for oral advocacy skills as one of three students to represent Hofstra Law at the national competition at Pace Law School.

Environmental Law Society, Vice President, led meetings and planned several events, including a roundtable discussion on alternative energy solutions and a career dinner with four prominent attorneys in environmental law.

Hofstra Law School Website Re-Design Committee, only student to sit with administrators and vice deans on committee to plan and implement the new website for the law school.

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, University of Delaware, Newark DE

Certificate of Business Fundamentals

Cumulative GPA: 3.2 / 4.0 GPA in Major: 3.4 / 4.0

Graduation Date:
Spring 2005

Dean's List

Spring 2002, Fall 2004, Spring 2005

Related Skills:
Programming:	Java, C, C++, MySQL, MPI, BASIC.
Web Design:	xHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, JSP, XML.
Operating Systems:	Windows (95, 98, 2000, XP), UNIX (Linux, Solaris), Mac OS (9, X).
Applications:	Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Internet Applications including FTP, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla products.
Business Related:	Introductory Course work in Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Business.

Courses taken

WORK EXPERIENCE

Stein Law, P.C. Summer Intern, Researched issues relating to copyright, trademark, and patents. Wrote opinion letters, agreements, and performed background research for major cell phone patent. Helped draft court motions and helped research and file trademarks.	Summer 2007 Northport, NY
The Honorable Leonard Austin, New York Supreme Court Supreme Court Intern, Conducted research issues assigned by the judge. Wrote several decisions including a motion for default judgment decision and summary judgment decision. Sat in on conferences and trials.	Summer 2006 Mineola, NY
The Surfrider Foundation Legal Intern, Helped create a website to inform visitors about the repercussions of beach replenishment projects. Initiated the east coast division of Surfrider's Legal Issues Team, a collection of lawyers across the country that have offered to help Surfrider on a pro-bono basis with issues regarding the law.	June 2006 - February 2007
United Guardian Pharmaceuticals Information Technology Technician, Maintain a Windows Server for a company of over 30 workers. Wrote a comprehensive web-based application to interact with the company's databases and enable employees to work more efficiently.	September 2005 - December 2007 Hauppauge, NY
University of Delaware Teaching Assistant & Class Website Designer, Created the class website for Professor Dean Sommers’ Finance 200, Fundamentals of Finance, class. Helped students with homework during a one-hour per week help session.	January 2005 – May 2005 Newark, DE
Richey Elementary Youth Mentor & Web designer, Met with a second-grader once a week at Richey Elementary to help with homework and play games. The mentoring program was proven to improve attendance and overall student attitude. Also designed the program’s website.	September 2004 – May 2005 Wilmington, DE
Camp DeBaun Senior Lifeguard, Instructed 3-13 year olds basic to advanced swimming techniques. Helped supervise two Olympic-sized swimming pools. Traveled with the camp on weekend trips, supervised groups of up-to 75 children, and oversaw all water activities.	July 1998 – August 2005 Oceanside, NY

MEMBERSHIPS & CERTIFICATIONS

American Intellectual Property Law Association, Member	August 2007 - Present
LexisNexis Advanced Certification	September 2005
New York State Bar Association, Member	October 2005 - Present
New York State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section Member	October 2006 - Present
Nassau County Bar Association, Member	June 2006 - Present
Part-Time Students' Organization, 1L Representative Help organize meetings between 2L/3L students and first year students. Create flyers for all events. Work with the executive board to increase enrollment in the organization and attract more 1L students to participate in school related events.	September 2005 - May 2006
Red Cross Certified Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, & Water Safety Instruction	March 2000 - Present
Surfrider Foundation, Member	February 2005 - Present

WRITING SAMPLES

Legal Writing Memo Assignment

REFERENCES

Available on request - email mcarus2@pride.hofstra.edu