Jennifer B Zourigui

March 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Careful consideration should still be given to an arbitration clause to ensure the client's goals in submitting to arbitration are met. Below are areas to consider when drafting an arbitration clause.

By Jennifer B. Zourigui

6 minute read

November 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The opening statement is an opportunity to go beyond pure legal arguments and the typical all-or-nothing approach of litigation.

By Jennifer B. Zourigui 

5 minute read

August 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Guiding principles for each stage of the drafting process to assist in writing an effective appellate brief.

By Jennifer B. Zourigui

7 minute read

November 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

If you have decided the time is right to mediate, then the incentives are there too. Below are five tips to aid in the effectiveness of the mediation process.

By Jennifer B. Zourigui

7 minute read

March 16, 2018 | New York Law Journal

There are sometimes advantages to arbitration over litigation but there also can be disadvantages in arbitration. Both warrant discussion and evaluation prior to the selection of a forum.

By Jennifer B. Zourigui

8 minute read

December 15, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Jennifer B. Zourigui writes: A litigator must often wear various hats to offer the best representation to his or her client. Each of these roles requires the cultivation of a set of skills necessary to the job—some more widely expected of a litigator and others less thought of but equally important.

By Jennifer B. Zourigui

5 minute read

July 18, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Jennifer B. Zourigui of Ingram, Yuzek, Gainen, Carroll & Bertolotti writes: A deposition you defend is unlikely to make your case but, as many lawyers have learned the hard way, it may very well break your case. An ill-prepared client is your worst enemy. So it is up to the lawyer to make sure that the witness is ready when deposition day arrives. The key to a successful deposition is a successful deposition preparation session.

By Jennifer B. Zourigui

7 minute read

February 27, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Jennifer B. Zourigui of Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti presents four topics to discuss with a former employee before commencing litigation: Analyzing and weighing the merits of the claim; realistically considering the costs of an individual litigating against a company; discussing how emails, texts, and social media may be discoverable; and understanding that skeletons in the work closet will come out.

By Jennifer B. Zourigui

12 minute read

December 12, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Jennifer B. Zourigui of Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti writes that given the growing costs of litigation, the scales may tip in favor of trying to resolve a case in its earliest stages more frequently than clients—or litigators—realize. She provides four key steps to early resolution and evaluating its advantages.

By Jennifer B. Zourigui

11 minute read

November 11, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Jennifer B. Zourigui of Ingram Yuzek Gainen Carroll & Bertolotti shares five tips that should help any mom and lawyer as she navigates motherhood and the legal profession.

By Jennifer B. Zourigui

14 minute read