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Ishan Dave

Ishan Dave

Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C.
  • Employment Law, Civil Rights
  • California, New Jersey, New York
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Biography

Ishan Dave obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Boston University where he graduated magna cum laude as a member of the honors program. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law where he was articles and publications editor for the Journal of Environmental Law and Policy and Chair of the Animal Law Society. Additionally, Ishan has worked for judges at the Southern District Court of New York and the Los Angeles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as not-for-profit organizations and private firms in both Los Angeles and New York. Ishan was licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician in Boston, Massachusetts and is a volunteer puppy raiser for a service dog organization, Canine Companions for Independence. As a dedicated civil rights advocate and distinguished legal representative, Ishan is known for working closely with clients to get them the justice and equality they deserve. He is fluent in English and Hindi.

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
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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New Jersey
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New York
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9th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Hindi: Spoken
Professional Experience
Associate Attorney
Derek T. Smith Law Group, P.C.
- Current
Associate Attorney
Capstone Law, A.P.C.
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Judicial Extern
Los Angeles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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Legal Intern
Compassion Over Killing
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Judicial Extern
Southern District of New York
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Legal Intern
Law Offices of Karl J. Stoecker
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Education
University of California - Los Angeles
J.D. (2015) | Law
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Activities: Animal Law Society, Chair Journal of Environmental Law and Policy, Articles & Publications Editor Moot Court Participant
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Boston University
B.A. (2012) | Philosophy, Political Science, & Psychology
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Honors: Honors Program, Magna Cum Laude
Activities: Undergraduate Philosophy Association Debate Club
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Professional Associations
State Bar of New York
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State Bar of New Jersey
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National Employment Lawyers Association, New York
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State Bar of California  # 307420
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Los Angeles County Bar Association
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Beverly Hills Bar Association
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Santa Monica Bar Association
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Lawyer
Contact & Map
Derek Smith Law Group
1 Pennsylvania Plaza
Suite 4905
New York, NY 10119
Telephone: (212) 587-0760 Ext. 206