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Allison
J.
Schoenthal
Partner, New York
allison.schoenthal@hoganlovells.com
Allison Schoenthal is an experienced litigator, concentrating her practice on lender liability, complex commercial litigation, and electronic discovery.
Allison regularly appears in both state and federal courts, as well as in alternative forums such as the American Arbitration Association and private mediations.
Due to the extensive number of cases handled during her career, she has unparalleled knowledge of the procedures and practices of the New York state and federal courts, and is an experienced and effective writer and advocate.
In April 2010, Allison accepted an award on behalf of the firm from the American Jewish Committee (AJC) for "Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year" recognizing the firm's pro bono work. Allison currently serves on the board of AJC NY and is a Vice President.
In 2011, Allison was appointed to a three year term on the New York City Bar Association’s Committee on Professional Ethics. Allison also lectures frequently on ethical issues.
Prior to joining the firm, Allison worked for Cristyne Lategano, Director of Communications for Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani; Richard B. Cheney, Vice President of the United States and former Secretary of Defense; and Lynne Cheney, former Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Allison is also actively involved in a broad range of pro bono matters through the firm's Community Services Department.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Foreclosure and Lender Liability
- Successfully represent the lending industry, including banks, loan servicers, and trusts, in all New York state and federal courts.
- Defended over 500 litigations regarding real estate mortgage loans, including claims under the New York Deceptive Practices Act, Truth in Lending Act, and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, as well as allegations of fraud, negligence, and predatory lending.
- Represent clients in bankruptcy adversary actions and appeals.
Commercial Litigation
- Represent clients in complex business disputes, involving all types of business torts, contract claims and intellectual property matters. Recent experience includes: litigating multimillion dollar real estate and construction disputes between contractors, building owners, and investors; successfully defending, through appeal, precedent-setting class actions concerning validity of automatic renewal provisions and late fees in lease agreements; and representing a major technology company in patent, trademark and copyright cases.
Electronic Discovery
- Avid speaker at professional education seminars on current issues regarding e-discovery.
- Worked closely with New York State justices to reform rules for e-discovery in New York.
- Drafted rules and guidelines on e-discovery for New York State Court practitioners, effective in 2009 and published on the New York State Courts' website.
- Routinely advise clients on data preservation and collection issues, as well as e-discovery requirements under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and New York law.
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
24 April 2013
"One Day Educational Seminar: Ethics Jeopardy CLE," Court Attorneys Association of the City of New York
10 April 2013
"Bridge-the-Gap CLE," New York State Courts' Access to Justice
18 October 2012
"Bridge-the-Gap CLE," New York State Courts’ Access to Justice
25 July 2012
"Ethics for Discovery 2012," Practising Law Institute
26 March 2012
"Bridge-the-Gap CLE," New York State Courts’ Access to Justice
18 January 2012
"When Do I Need Ethical Advice & How Do I Get It?," New York City Bar
24 October 2011
"Bridge-the-Gap," Ethics CLE Program, NY State Civil Courts
12 May 2011
"Common Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation," New York City Bar
1 April 2011
"The Ethics Game Show: E-Discovery Edition 2011," Practising Law Institute
21 October 2010
"eDiscovery: Inside the Investigation," Women in E-Discovery
Hogan Lovells Publications
01 June 2006
"Spring 2006 Edition." Media Law Update, Hogan & Hartson LLP
01 September 2005
"Fall 2005 Edition." Media Law Update, Hogan & Hartson LLP
Published Works
06 December 2012
"Schoenthal: Foreclosures bogged down in red tape." Newsday
02 May 2012
"The Note Is All a Lender Needs to Foreclose." American Banker, Investcorp
November 2010
"The Ethics of Ghost Lawyering." New York Professional Responsibility Report
19 February 2010
"Limiting Mortgage Lender Liability: No Reason for Open Season Against Banks for Negligence." New York Bankers Association
Winter 2009
"New Rules for Electronic Discovery in New York Courts: What You Must Know Before Appearing at Preliminary Conference." NY Litigator, Vol. 14, No. 2, New York State Bar Association
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