OAD's sole focus is appellate representation, and for 35 years, has stood as a beacon of hope for people at the intersection of poverty and injustice.

Manhattan, NY
Joined October 2017
Also hiring for a supervising attorney! Come join our incredible team of advocates!
The Office of the Appellate Defender is hiring a Managing Attorney. This person centralizes all administrative management responsibilities & serves as the liaison to the courts, offices & agencies that impact case management. The starting salary is $130K. ow.ly/ZT0O50SnPZv
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We are hiring. Come join our incredible team of advocates! oadnyc.org/jobs/ #Appellatejobs #appellatetwitter
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Office of the Appellate Defender retweeted
The Office of the Appellate Defender (@oad_nyc) has 2 open positions. The Senior Staff Attorney will collaborate with Supervising Attorneys on case assignments: ow.ly/b2NY50QufyZ The Supervising Attorney will be a member of the management team: ow.ly/q81t50Qufzy
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We are hiring! Consider joining our incredible team of advocates #appellatetwitter #publicinterestlaw
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Office of the Appellate Defender retweeted
We applaud @NYCCouncil for passing the #HowManyStopsAct Intros 586 & 538. 👏🏽 These bills will bring critical and urgent transparency to the NYPD’s daily activities in Black, Brown, and low-income communities. Tell @NYCMayor to sign these bills into law! abc7ny.com/nyc-council-nypd-…
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We join advocates across NY urging @GovKathyHochul to sign S939/A152 and #RestoreAppellateReview. This bill will end the pernicious practice of DAs requiring a "Waiver of Appeal" on any felony matter to block oversight of police misconduct or constitutional violations.
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#GivingTuesday! OAD provides appellate representation and post-conviction relief to New Yorkers experiencing poverty. Your donations support criminal justice reform, access to justice, and second chances. Make a tax-deductible gift before midnight: secure.oadnyc.org/np/clients…
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We celebrate the signing of #CleanSlateNY. Roughly two million New Yorkers may be eligible to have their records sealed which allows for greater access to higher education, employment, & housing. Congrats to all those who made this happen, especially directly impacted leaders.
HISTORIC VICTORY! Today marks a significant stride towards ending perpetual punishment, especially for Black and brown communities. #CleanSlateNY will help millions facing barriers due to past convictions. We'll keep fighting, but for now - let's celebrate🎉
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In a transformative win for civil rights in New York, #CleanSlateNY has been signed into law. Millions of New Yorkers who have been perpetually punished due to their conviction records now have a pathway to job, housing, and education.
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We are grateful for the support of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC; Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; Proskauer; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; StoneTurn, and Walden Macht & Haran LLP. oadnyc.org/first-monday-2023
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OAD wishes to thank the following sponsors for their support of the 30th Annual First Monday in October: Cooley LLP, Cornerstone Research, Dechert LLP, Freshfields, Fried Frank, Kaplan Hecker & Fink, and King & Spalding. Get your tickets at bit.ly/FirstMonday2023!
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Thank you First Monday sponsors, Akin, Alston & Bird, Martin Bell, Debevoise & Plimpton, Greenberg Traurig, Jones Day, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges. Your generous support helps OAD provide exceptional appellate representation and client-centered services. oadnyc.org/first-monday-2023.
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Our 2023 OAD First Monday Court features an all-star line-up: Matthew Biben, Russell Capone, Sarah Coyne, Soumya Dayananda, Ilan Graff, Rachel Maimin, Mark Racanelli, and Seetha Ramachandran, with Christina Dugger presiding as Chief Justice. Thank you! bit.ly/FirstMonday2023
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We are very grateful to First Monday leadership sponsors Orrick, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. On Oct 2, Orrick will receive the OAD Gideon Award for their longtime participation in our Volunteer Appellate Defender program. oadnyc.org/first-monday-2023
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Thank you to FTI Consulting, Jenner & Block LLP, and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, three of the leadership sponsors of the 30th Annual First Monday in October. Don’t miss this evening of outstanding oral advocacy! Get your ticket at bit.ly/FirstMonday2023.
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Join us for OAD’s 30th Annual First Monday in October on Oct. 2nd! Dani James and Joon Kim will argue the Second Amendment case, United States v. Rahimi, before Christina Dugger and our distinguished Mock Supreme Court. Don’t miss it! Bit.ly/FirstMonday2023
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OAD wishes to recognize three of the leadership sponsors of the 30th Annual First Monday in October, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. We are deeply grateful for your continued support of OAD’s work through this event.
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OAD is hiring! We are looking for experienced rockstar advocates to join our client-centered team! #appellatetwitter
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OAD is hiring! We are looking for experienced rockstar advocates to join our client-centered team! #appellatetwitter
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