Amanda N. Prescott, Esq., B.A.’08
The Importance of Leverage
By Carol Olechowski
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When former English major Amanda N. Prescott decided to attend law school, she found her University at Albany degree a great asset.
“The core of being a successful attorney is the ability to be an excellent and efficient writer,” says Prescott, who minored in women’s studies and criminal justice. “All law-school exams are essays; therefore, I was able to leverage my writing skills to excel on my final examinations and become a member of the Law Review [at the City University of New York School of Law, Queens College]. All of my English courses at UAlbany assisted me in being the skilled writer I am today. Because of my English degree, I’m also able to articulate proficiently and clearly in court while advocating for my clients.
“Moreover, attending the University at Albany has been a tremendous boost to my legal career,” added Prescott, a 27-year-old associate attorney with the firm of Malapero & Prisco LLP. “I interned at the New York State Assembly for a semester, and it was through those connections and experiences that I was able to obtain internships and clerkships with New York Supreme Court and U.S. District Court judges while in law school.”
Prescott practices insurance-defense law in all five New York City boroughs. “I represent several insurance companies in various civil lawsuits ranging from slip-and-falls to labor-law disputes. I negotiate settlements on behalf of the companies; if no settlement can be reached, I handle all discovery and court appearances until trial,” she said.
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