Duncan L. Jurkowitz

Prepared patentability search reports for client inventions, including prior art analysis and novelty assessments Evaluated invention disclosures and translated technical concepts into legally actionable documentation Assisted clients with invention-related filings and strategic considerations under U.S. patent law

Student Clinician - Patent Law Clinic - New York Law School - New York, NY

(2024-01)

• Prepared patentability search reports for client inventions, including prior art analysis and novelty assessments
• Evaluated invention disclosures and translated technical concepts into legally actionable documentation
• Assisted clients with invention-related filings and strategic considerations under U.S. patent law

Summer Law Clerk - Kaplan Rice LLP - New York, NY

(2025-05-25 - 2025-06-28)

• Conducted legal research and drafted internal memos supporting trial preparation in complex litigation matters
• Assisted attorneys with factual investigation, evidentiary analysis, and case development
• Analyzed case law and evidentiary materials to support litigation strategy for an upcoming trial

Law Clerk - Legal Aid Society of San Diego - San Diego, CA

(2025-07-03 - 2025-08-15)

• Interviewed clients seeking Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) and drafted supporting pleadings
• Assisted tenants and landlords in eviction matters, including drafting declarations and rent extensions
• Helped clients articulate legally sufficient justifications for nonpayment of rent and housing relief

Officer Candidate Aspirant - Military Officer Training - Stamford, CT

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Completed intensive leadership and resilience training emphasizing performance under pressure

Sales Internship - Lexvia - Remote

(2023-05 - 2023-07)

• Built out a sales organization to provide legal services to personal injury lawyers

Financial Analyst - BCP Securities - Greenwich, CT

(2022-08 - 2023-05)

• Created historical financial models for EM corporates convertible bonds

Sales Development Representative - Confluent - Austin, TX

(2021-03 - 2022-03)

• Generated $500k in revenue through strategic prospecting of enterprise clients

Juris Doctor - New York Law School (2027-05)

Bachelor of Science - Management - Tulane University, A. B. Freeman School of Business (2020-12)