Sherene De Palma

With over 24 years of legal experience, Sherene De Palma is a distinguished attorney, mediator, and educator dedicated to resolving complex legal disputes. She earned both her Juris Doctor (1999) and MBA in International Finance (1994) from Pace University, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Pace Law Review and later as a Professor of Law. Early in her career, she clerked for the Honorable Charles L. Brieant in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, gaining invaluable insight into the judicial process.

Sherene’s practice spans litigation, mediation, and conflict resolution. She has worked at prestigious law firms, including Coudert Brothers and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, where she managed high-stakes multi-district litigation in areas such as securities, insurance, and employment law. In 2012, she founded Hannon De Palma & Associates LLC, a firm committed to providing strategic legal solutions that prioritize client objectives over prolonged disputes.

Beyond her legal practice, Sherene is a dedicated community leader, having held elected office in her New York hometown. She also mentors future attorneys as an adjunct professor at Pace University, reinforcing her commitment to the legal profession and the next generation of practitioners.