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Mikayla Sciscente

Associate

Overview

Biography

Mikayla provides comprehensive litigation support across all phases of the litigation lifecycle—from pre-filing investigation through trial preparation and post-judgment matters. She conducts in-depth legal research and drafts substantive motions, including dispositive motions such as motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and motions to strike, addressing complex procedural and legal issues. Mikayla works closely with clients to understand case priorities, gather key information, and ensure strategic alignment throughout each stage of the litigation process. She also handles cite checking and Bluebooking, prepares deposition outlines and summaries, analyzes records and discovery materials, and develops deposition and trial exhibits, exhibit lists, and case notebooks. In addition, Mikayla has extensive experience managing large-scale electronic discovery projects, including overseeing the collection, review, and production of electronically stored information (ESI) using advanced litigation support platforms.

Bar Associations

  • DC Bar, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group, Former Law Student Representative
  • New York State Bar Association 
  • Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Selected Memberships & Affiliations

  • Barclay Damon Women’s Forum
Experience

Representative Experience

  • Assisted a partner in deposition preparation in a complex construction litigation case.
  • Served on the team that represented a Dutch biotechnology company in arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce.
  • Assisted a partner in filing petitions for inter partes review with the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
  • Supported the development of successful summary judgment strategies through comprehensive research, legal analysis, and drafting of court-ready motions as part of a litigation team.

Prior Experience

  • Barclay Damon LLP, Law Clerk
  • Barclay Damon LLP, Paralegal
  • Shapiro, Lifschitz & Schram, Paralegal
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, ADR Intern
  • US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, Judicial Intern
  • Desmarais LLP, Legal Assistant
  • Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, Paralegal
  • Kings County District Attorney’s Office, Intern

Selected Community Activities

  • Catholic Charities Immigration Helpdesk, Former Law Student Volunteer
  • Sanctuary for Families’ Uncontested Divorce Project, Former Law Student Advocate

Selected Honors

  • George Washington School of Law, Spanogle International Commercial Arbitration Competition, First Place and Best Memorandum Writer
  • George Washington School of Law, Pro Bono Service Award

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