The New York City Bar Association presents

How to Become an AUSA

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Program Fee: Free

Co-Sponsors:
Minorities in the Courts Committee, Natacha Carbajal, Chair
South Asian Bar Association of New York

Description:
Panelists will discuss the structure of the office in their District, the types of cases that attorneys generally get to work on, the “career path” available, the qualifications sought for the position of Assistant United States Attorney and the basics of applying to the office in each District. Additionally, panelists are asked and encouraged to share information regarding their individual professional trajectories as well.

Speakers:
Jeanette Vargas - Asst. US Attorney, SDNY – civil division
Martin Bell- Asst. US Attorney, SDNY – criminal division
Sabrina G. Comizzoli, Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney & Chief of Staff - DNJ
Orelia Merchant – Asst. US Attorney, EDNY – civil division
Maria Cruz Melendez - Asst. US Attorney, EDNY – criminal division