Primarily in the areas of class actions, securities, consumer protection and data privacy litigation. Prior to entering the field of law, Joel, who is also a licensed CPA, worked for several years in the Emerging Business Services Group of Coopers & Lybrand (n/k/a PwC). Over the last several decades, Joel has played a leadership role as a volunteer with many organizations within the business, education and not-for profit sectors. Presently, in addition to being an active member of the Board of Friends of JCT, Mr. Strauss serves in the following capacities, among others: Adjunct Professor, Political Science Dept. at Yeshiva University, where he also serves on a number of committees, including, but not limited to, YU’s General Counsel’s Council; New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Legal Education and Admission to the Bar; Mentor, Orthodox Union’s Impact Accelerator Program; Member, Board of Directors, Yavneh Academy, Paramus, NJ (where he formerly served as a VP and Finance Committee Chair). Joel also serves as a mentor and advisor to several start-ups and VCs in Israel.