Over 35 Hofstra Law 2024 Graduates Hired as Assistant District Attorneys

Hofstra Law Class of 2024 graduates have secured 37 assistant district attorney positions across New York City’s five boroughs, Nassau and Suffolk counties, and other regions throughout the United States, demonstrating their commitment to serving the public. This dedication was also reflected this past year with the 85,914 pro bono service hours contributed by the Class of 2024, which was celebrated at the 2024 Public Service Awards Ceremony prior to Commencement.

The newly hired assistant district attorneys include:

Nassau County District Attorney’s Office

Dorothy Caccioppoli
Kathleen Dewitt
Katie Giron
Daniel Golden
Chase Lamagna
Thomas Mcentee
Angelica Miceli-Kaya
Austin Sperl
Thomas Vella
Sydney Hoffman

Alana Ambery and Kaitlyn Tobin, two Hofstra Law Class of 2023 alumni also joined the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office this year.

Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office

Karson Goggans
Allan Gremli
Keith O’Brien
Rebecca Zerbo

Bronx District Attorney’s Office

Francesca N. Bravo
Erin Cauley
Austin Horowitz
Harleen Kaur
Bobby Pavlatos

Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office

Che Aroyewun
Thalia Tsinoglou

Manhattan District Attorney’s Office

Jessica Berman
Michael Henke
Rochelle Podolsky
Carolyn Powers
Robert Saylor

Queens County District Attorney’s Office

Leslie Contreras
Benjamin Fishkind
Molli Michalik
Rachel November
Aliyah Quintyne
Allison Schmidt

Staten Island District Attorney’s Office

Jenna Chierchio
Denise Trerotola

Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office

Isabella Giordano
Robert Joannou

Prosecuting Attorneys Office of Honolulu City and County

Nicole Kaeka

In addition to the assistant district attorney hirings, 14 graduates have also been hired at other public interest organizations such as the Legal Aid Society of Nassau County, Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County, New York City Law Department, and the New York City Administration for Children’s Services. These accomplishments highlight the strong culture of service and community engagement that is fostered at the Law School.