Rachel L. Wright

Rachel L. Wright

Attorney- Tiveron Law PLLC
  • Business Law, Employment Law
  • New York
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Rachel Wright is an attorney practicing in Tiveron Law’s Corporate & Business Law Department with a heightened focus on the needs of the hospitality industry, nonprofits, small businesses, and compliance. Prior extensive experience in the hospitality industry gives Rachel a unique understanding of the legal needs of that industry.

Rachel is equipped to handle Joint ventures, issues in corporate governance and structuring, commercial contracts, entity formation, business compliance, mergers and acquisitions, liquor licensing for bars and restaurants, and issues in employment law.

Ms. Wright obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Buffalo School of Law. She also holds a Master of Arts in Arts Management and has worked extensively in the arts and nonprofit sector.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment
Additional Practice Area
  • Hospitality Law
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Tiveron Law PLLC
- Current
Business and Corporate Law with a heightened focus on the needs of the hospitality industry, nonprofits, small businesses, and compliance. Joint ventures, corporate governance and structuring, commercial contracts, entity formation, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, liquor licensing, employment.
Associate
Horton Law PLLC
Drafted legal documents in defense of NYSDHR claims for both large and small businesses. -Created webinars and blog posts on complex employment and managerial issues. -Researched and organized responses in preparation for, and participated in labor dispute arbitration hearings. -Drafted contracts, employee handbooks, and other employment law related materials for clients. -Advised clients on complex legal questions in employment, labor, in addition to advising on day to day operational issues.
Volunteer Associate--Family Law Help Desk
Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project
Legal Extern
Union Square Hospitality Group
Crafted numerous legal documents including governing documents and legal memorandum. Edited and revised complex hospitality contracts. -Developed presentations to investors for a large-scale upcoming project. Researched various topics in intellectual property and employment law. -Communicated regularly with other departments, advising on complex legal issues.
Law Clerk
New York Public Employment Relations Board
repared key memorandum, analyzing and advising on a number of cases before the administrative law judges. -Participated in formal hearings, mediations, and other labor disputes. Researched and analyzed various topics in employment and labor law.
Education
SUNY Buffalo Law School
J.D.
Activities: Buffalo Human Rights Law Review, Entrepreneur Law Center Associate, NYC Finance Law Program
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State University of New York - Buffalo
M.A. | Arts Management
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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
B.A. | Arts Management, Fine and Performing Arts concentration in Music
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Professional Associations
Erie County Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Young Lawyers Committee
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Publications
Articles & Publications
New Transparency Guidelines for Corporate Entities in 2024
Law of Libations Blog
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Tiveron Law PLLC
2410 N. Forest Road
Ste. 301
Amherst, NY 14068
Telephone: (716) 636-7600
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Tiveron Law- Lancaster Office
Clarence
43 Central Ave
Lancaster, NY 14086
Toll-Free: (716) 636-7600
Tiveron Law- Buffalo Office
Buffalo
155 Summer St.
Buffalo, NY 14222
Toll-Free: (716) 636-7600