Background
Socol-Herbst, Melinda was born on January 22, 1952 in New York City. Daughter of Edward Socol and Ann Rosenstein.
Socol-Herbst, Melinda was born on January 22, 1952 in New York City. Daughter of Edward Socol and Ann Rosenstein.
Bachelor summa cum laude, City College of New York, 1972; Juris Doctor, Fordham University, 1977.
Associate, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, New York City, 1977-1983;
associate, Stuart, Zavin, Sinnreich & Wasserman, New York City, 1983-1984;
partner, Gaynin & Socol, New York City, since 1985. Member of faculty National Institute Trial Advocacy N.E. Regional Seminar, Hempstead, New York, since 1981. Instructor trial technique Hofstra Law School, Hempstead, since 1981.
Moot court judge Fordham Law School, New York City, since 1982. Instructor trial advocacy Benjamin Cardozo Law School, New York City, since 1983.
Member American Bar Association (litagation section), Federal Bar Council, New York State Bar Association, New York City Bar Association (entertainment committee), New York Women's Bar Association (litigation committee, board directors), Phi Beta Kappa.