Bio: Jillian K. Markowitz, Esq. received her B.A. cum laude from The Gallatin School of Individualized Studies at New York University in 2007. Her undergraduate degree combined studies in film and business; this unique blend of interdisciplinary interests led her to accept a full scholarship from Hofstra Law School where she graduated with honors in 2010. Upon graduation, Ms. Markowitz received special recognition for her outstanding knowledge of Corporate and Business Law. As producer of the unreleased film Elise, Ms. Markowitz has experience in contracts and copyright laws and her knowledge of real estate matters was gained first hand in the New York State Housing Court. Ms. Markowitz is an associate attorney at Bashian & Farber, LLP in White Plains, New York. She also sits on the Board of Directors of the Barefoot Shakespeare Company, a theater company based in New York (http://www.barefootshakespeare.org). Ms. Markowitz was admitted to the New York State Bar in January 2011 and the Florida State Bar in September 2011.