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Ms. Gerlovin has a diverse litigation practice that places a particular emphasis on media issues, class-action litigation, torts, contract disputes, and complex commercial matters. Her experience in the media field is broad and includes work on defamation issues, matters concerning the Reporter's Privilege, and media access and privacy issues. Ms. Gerlovin is also a trained and certified mediator, and has expertise in various methods of alternative dispute resolution.
Ms. Gerlovin's professional experience has involved all aspects of litigation, including advising on strategy, filing and responding to complaints, drafting and responding to discovery requests, writing and arguing motions to dismiss and summary judgment motions, and preparing for and going to trial.
Representative Matters
o Managed case involving claims of breach of contract and fraudulent transfer of property
o Directed case involving commercial breach of contract dispute
o Advised on strategy in corporate breach of fiduciary duty matter
o Assisted in various stages of litigation in a matter concerning allegations of negligence and unfair and deceptive business practices
o Drafted motions for summary judgment in defamation actions
o Drafted motion to dismiss in a case involving allegations of fraud and violations of civil rights
Publications
o Co-author, "A new communication tool raises familiar legal risks," Boston Business Journal, November 24-30, 2006
o Co-author, "Podcasting and Defamation in the US," Business Intelligence Advisory Service Executive Update, Vol. 6, No. 18, November 2006
o Wrote an overview of First Circuit law on the Reporter's Privilege for The Reporter's Privilege Compendium published by The Reporters' Committee for Freedom of the Press
o Assisted in writing an update of First Circuit law on Media Privacy for a Fifty State Survey published annually by the Libel Defense Resource Committee
o Wrote an article on Health Care Website Accreditation which appeared in The Healthcare Review
Speaking Engagements
o Addressed the Dartmouth Women's Club of Greater Boston in October 2002
Community Involvement
o Judge, Boston College Law School's Grimes Moot Court Competition
o Judge, Massachusetts Bar Association's Mock Trial Competition
o Teaching Assistant, "Mediation in the Public Interest" at Northeastern University's School of Law, 2002
o Teacher, Citizen Schools Mock Trial Program
o Alumni interviewer, Dartmouth College
o Mentor to First Year Students, Boston College Law School
o Facilitator of discussions at local high schools on topic of Civil Rights and Liberties in Times of Crisis
o Active participant, Brown Rudnick's Center for Public Interest and Women's Roundtable Group
Bar Admissions & Memberships
o Admitted, Massachusetts Bar
o Admitted, District Court of Massachusetts
o Member, Massachusetts Bar Association; Women's Bar Association; Boston Bar Association | 