She currently serves as the Commercial Contracts Unit attorney in the Office of General Counsel at the New York City Department of Education.
NEW YORK, NY, July 08, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Zoya Shpigelman, Esq., has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Shpigelman is a distinguished attorney specializing in intellectual property contracts and commercial contracts. She currently serves as the Commercial Contracts Unit attorney in the Office of General Counsel at the New York City Department of Education. In this role, she drafts and edits contracts, handles FOIL requests, reviews and edits bids, and provides legal analysis and guidance on procurement and commercial contract matters. Her work significantly impacts the lives of approximately 1.2 million children in New York City, making it the largest school district in the United States.
Prior to her current role, Ms. Shpigelman was an attorney at Thoits Law where she handled copyright, trademark and patent infringement matters and served as a legislative assistant and community liaison for a New York City Council member representing the 47th District in Brooklyn, New York. From 2021 to 2022, she worked as an attorney for the national non-profit organization, United Way of New York City. Before that, Ms. Shpigelman was an attorney for the Board of Elections in the City of New York from 2020 to 2021. Before this, Ms. Shpigelman served as a law clerk at Derek T. Smith Law Group PLLC, where she assisted with employment law matters.
Coupled with her experience, Ms. Shpigelman's academic credentials have greatly contributed to her professional success. She earned a Master of Law in Intellectual Property from Benjamin Cardozo School of Law in 2017, where she received a Distinguished Performance Certificate. Moreover, she holds a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she was recognized on the Dean's List and graduated in 2016, and an Honors Program Bachelor's degree in history from St. John's University, which she obtained in 2012. Outside of her professional contributions, Ms. Shpigelman's dedication to her profession is further evidenced by her membership in several industry-related organizations, including the New York Intellectual Property Law Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
Additionally, Ms. Shpigelman has been admitted to practice law in New York and is actively involved in civic-minded organizations, such as the United Jewish Appeal, Chabad, and the Jewish Lawyers Guild. Her contributions to these organizations not only reflect her professional excellence but her commitment to community service. In all she has accomplished, she attributes her success to her strong values, unwavering faith, supportive family, meaningful friendships, and deep human connections. These factors continually inspire her to strive for excellence in all aspects of her life.
Outside of her professional focus, Ms. Shpigelman is passionate about music and singing and was a Season 9 Hollywood Week contestant for "American Idol" in 2010. Looking ahead, she is eager to further develop her expertise as an intellectual property contracts lawyer and commercial contracts lawyer for the city government and remains committed to advancing in her current role and expanding her impact in this area over the coming years. Moreover, Ms. Shpigelman remains passionate about making a positive impact in the world, is committed to helping others, and finds fulfillment in using her skills, whether it is through her work in the legal field, sharing her musical talents, or simply being a supportive friend and family member. Overall, her goal is to bring about positive change and create meaningful connections wherever she goes.
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