Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State Courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court based mediation programs in NYC (Queens-Community Mediation Service) Westchester and Rockland (Cluster of Westchester & Rockland).

Debra was a speaker at the 2013 American Veterinary Medical Law Association, discussing how employing Alternative Dispute Resolution methodology in animal law conflicts may expedite resolution of veterinary malpractice and other client conflicts without the need for litigation.

She has spoken at several Veterinary Schools & Conferences, The American Kennel Club, Human Animal Bond Organization, State Bar Association Animal Law Committees and animal interest groups outlining the value of using alternative dispute resolution in solving their own conflicts.

Debra writes a monthly blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a monthly contributor for Solo Practice University and Canine Chronicle.