Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Calendrillo earned his J.D. from New York Law School, graduating magna cum laude. He holds a B.A. in Communication Arts from St. John’s University.
While in law school, Mr. Calendrillo served as Citations & Substance Editor of the New York Law School Law Review, where he honed his legal research, writing, and mentorship skills. He also was an immigration law extern at a New York-based criminal defense, divorce, and immigration law firm. Additionally, he worked as a Student Law clerk for New York Law School’s Legislative Advocacy Clinic, which operated in conjunction with the New York Civil Liberties Union to bring about transformative legislation concerning interactions between law enforcement and the New York City communities in which they serve.
Before pursuing a career in law, he worked as a private tour guide for VIP visitors of TripAdvisor’s top-ranked tourist attraction in the country, where he gained knowledge of the history of New York City and further honed his public speaking skills. During his leisure time, he is an avid practitioner of Baptiste Power Yoga.