PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

CURRENT ROLE

Claire Banks currently serves as an Associate Attorney at Spodek Law Group P.C., where she has been contributing her legal expertise since January 2022. Based in New York, New York, her tenure at this firm marks a significant chapter in her burgeoning legal career.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Before joining Spodek Law Group, Claire worked as an Associate Attorney at Fogarty & Hara for five months in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Her journey in the legal field began as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Peter J. Melchionne in Bergen County Superior Court, where she served for over a year.

Internships and Early Career

Claire’s commitment to the legal profession has been demonstrated through various internships. She has been a Certified Legal Intern at Penn State Law Family Law Clinic, a Legal Intern at The Legal Aid Society of NYC, and an Intern at Environment Texas. Additionally, Claire also worked as an Office Assistant for Kirk Ingels State Farm Agent during the summer of 2016.

EDUCATION

Claire’s educational background is as impressive as her professional career. She obtained her Doctor of Law (JD) from Penn State Law between 2017 and 2020, where she was a part of the Phi Delta Phi society.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Before her legal studies, Claire pursued a B.A. in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin from 2013 to 2016. Her university years were marked by her involvement in Alpha Phi and her role as the Vice President of Counseling on the University Panhellenic Council executive board.

Early Education

Claire completed her high school education at McKinney Boyd High School, graduating in 2013.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

In addition to her legal practice, Claire has earned a Professional Research Certificate from LexisNexis Legal, further underlining her commitment to excellence in the legal field.