Melissa graduated from John Jay University in 1999 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. In 1997 Melissa became a certified paralegal and has continued her legal education through a Master Paralegal Program in 2020. With a career spanning over two decades, Melissa brings exceptional expertise to Cyrulnik Fattaruso, overseeing both firm operations and high-volume, complex litigation. Melissa provides high-level support in all phases of trial preparation, including e-discovery management, exhibit organization, and drafting motions. Melissa also manages firm-wide operations, personnel, and administrative protocols.