RIDGEFIELD, CT, January 12, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — Eleanor M. L. Shotton, Esq., has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Shotton is an accomplished associate attorney at Pesetsky and Bookman PC in New York City. Leveraging her experience, she has developed a specialized expertise in liquor licensing for bars, restaurants, hotels, and similar entities. Ms. Shotton’s role involves following up with clients, reviewing various documents, including financial records and site plans, attending community board meetings, presenting applications, and advocating for her clients’ business interests.
Having begun her professional career as a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County Inc. in 2019, Ms. Shotton initially handled misdemeanor cases before advancing to the pre-indictment felony bureau from 2021 to 2023. During this period, she demonstrated remarkable professional growth by successfully representing clients facing significant jail sentences and skillfully arguing for the dismissal of charges for those without prior criminal records. In 2023, Ms. Shotton transitioned to The Ramcharitar Law Firm as a senior associate attorney before joining Pesetsky and Bookman PC in 2024.
Ms. Shotton’s career began after completing her schooling. She earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology with minors in history and psychology, magna cum laude, from Syracuse University in 2016, followed by a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Brooklyn Law School in 2019. During her studies, Ms. Shotton completed several internships, including as a legislative intern for Council Member Dromm at the New York City Council. She has been admitted to practice by the New York Bar Association and holds a certification in legal research from LexisNexis. Ms. Shotton’s academic achievements laid a strong foundation for her professional journey.
Ms. Shotton’s dedication extends beyond her professional roles. She has been actively involved with several civic-minded organizations, including volunteering at the Food Bank with Rescue Mission since 2013 and serving as a legal volunteer for the Immigration Court Helpdesk at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York since 2018. Ms. Shotton’s past volunteer work at Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Vincent House further evidences her commitment to community service.
While pursuing her law degree, Ms. Shotton received numerous accolades, including being named the Jessup U.S. Northeast Region Top 4th Oralist and Semifinalist in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition 2018. She was also a part of the Rene Crown Honors Program and became active in several honor societies, such as Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honors Society and the National Honors Society for Anthropology.
Ms. Shotton attributes her success to her compassion and empathy. She treats each case with respect and dedication as if it were her own, which has been instrumental in her professional achievements and continues to guide her interactions with clients. Looking ahead, Ms. Shotton aims to expand and develop her practice within Pesetsky and Bookman PC, striving for new levels of growth and success in the coming years.
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