Basic Profile Info

Education

  • University of California - Los Angeles
    J.D. (2015) | Law (2012 - 2015)
    Activities: Animal Law Society, Chair Journal of Environmental Law and Policy, Articles & Publications Editor Moot Court Participant
  • Boston University
    B.A. (2012) | Philosophy, Political Science, & Psychology (2008 - 2012)
    Honors: Honors Program, Magna Cum Laude

Experience

  • Associate Attorney: Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C. (2017 - Current)
  • Associate Attorney: Capstone Law, A.P.C. (2016 - 2017)
  • Judicial Extern: Los Angeles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (2014 - 2014)
  • Legal Intern: Compassion Over Killing (2013 - 2013)
  • Judicial Extern: Southern District of New York (2011 - 2011)
  • Legal Intern: Law Offices of Karl J. Stoecker (2009 - 2009)

Associations

  • State Bar of New York: Member (2017 - Current)
  • State Bar of New Jersey: Member (2017 - Current)
  • National Employment Lawyers Association, New York: Member (2017 - Current)
  • State Bar of California  # 307420: Member (2015 - Current)
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association: Member (2016 - 2018)
  • Beverly Hills Bar Association: Member (2016 - 2018)
  • Santa Monica Bar Association: Member (2016 - 2018)

Jurisdictions

  • California (Since 2015)
  • New Jersey (Since 2017)
  • New York (Since 2017)
  • 9th Circuit (Since 2015)

Practice Areas

  • Employment Law: Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
  • Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Languages

  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Hindi: Spoken

Contact Info

Derek Smith Law Group
1 Pennsylvania Plaza
Suite 4905
New York, NY 10119
US
Telephone: (212) 587-0760 Ext. 206

Biography

Ishan Dave earned his Bachelor’s degree from Boston University with high honors as a participant in the honors program. He acquired his Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law, serving as the articles and publications editor for the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy and Chair of the Animal Law Society. In addition, Ishan has gained experience working with judges at the Southern District Court of New York and the Los Angeles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, along with various not-for-profit organizations and private firms in both Los Angeles and New York. Beyond his legal pursuits, Ishan was certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in Boston, Massachusetts and actively volunteers as a puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence, a service dog organization. Regarded as a committed advocate for civil rights and a reputable legal counsel, Ishan is recognized for his collaborative approach with clients to secure the justice and fairness they are entitled to. He is proficient in both English and Hindi.

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