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Education

Cornell Law School, cum laude, J.D., 1999

Honors:  Cornell International Law Journal, Editor; Cornell Moot Court Board; Fasken Campbell Godfrey (Jessup) International Moot Court; Jessup Moot Court Regional Team

UNC-Greensboro, M.A., English Literature, 1996

University at Buffalo, B.A., English Literature and Women's Studies, summa cum laude, 1993

Honors: Phi Beta Kappa; Golden Key Honor Society; Outstanding Student in American Studies, 1993.

Court Admissions

New York State Courts, 2003

U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, 2003

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of New York, 2004

Bernadette Clor

Special Counsel

Practice Areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Complex Business Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Higher Education Law
  • Labor & Employment

Bernadette Clor joined the firm in 2009.  From 1999 to 2001, Bernadette served a two-year term as a confidential law clerk to the Hon. William M. Skretny in the Western District of New York.  Upon completion of her clerkship, she worked as an associate for several years at two area law firms, primarily engaged in commercial and construction litigation.  Immediately prior to joining the firm, Bernadette taught legal methods as a professor at the University at Buffalo Law School.

Bernadette focuses her practice on business, contract, construction and employment law matters, representing her clients in administrative and court forums.  Bernadette's clients include owners and contractors in the construction industry, entrepreneurs, local and national businesses, law firms, and private universities.