Asia E. Gentry, Esq.

Assistant Borough Chief / Raise the Age Supervisor / Cross-Designated Assistant District Attorney
New York City Law Department – Bronx, NY | February 2022 – Present

• Oversee all prosecutorial matters arising under the Raise the Age (RTA) legislation in Bronx County, including supervision of juvenile delinquency cases filed in Bronx Family Court.
• Senior Counsel and lead prosecutor within the Major Case Unit, responsible for investigating and prosecuting high-level felony offenses such as attempted murder, firearms possession, and organized-crime activity.
• Direct daily supervision of cross-designated attorneys practicing in both Criminal Court and Family Court.
• Conduct monthly analysis and statistical reporting on Bronx Family Court operations for the Executive Staff of the NYC Law Department.
• Train and supervise junior attorneys, including leading monthly and quarterly trainings on Major Case Unit investigative strategies, and citywide annual trainings on RTA legislation and its impact on Family Court practice.
• Assist the hiring committee with candidate interviews and selection of prospective attorneys.
• Contributed to the development of an internal digital platform for case tracking and information-sharing, now implemented department-wide following COVID-19.

Lead Attorney, Nunez Monitorship | Senior Counsel, Special Federal Litigation – Civil Rights & General Litigation
New York City Law Department – November 2023 – December 2024

• Served as lead defense counsel for the NYC Department of Correction in the Nunez receivership matter, building deep expertise in federal monitorships and receivership implementation.
• Senior counsel on federal §1983 litigation involving constitutional and civil rights violations, including police misconduct cases.
• Represented the City in multiple Rikers Island class action matters involving constitutional claims and institutional reform.

Senior Counsel, Tort Division
New York City Law Department – October 2022 – May 2023

• Managed sensitive and high-exposure personal injury litigation, including Child Victims Act cases, from inception through resolution.
• Achieved significant cost savings for the City by settling two matters totaling over $500,000 in avoided litigation costs.
• Successfully filed and argued multiple dispositive motions, saving the City more than $1,000,000 in legal fees and expenses.
• Conducted over 30 depositions of witnesses and involved parties in complex tort litigation

• Conducted long-term investigations into criminal enterprises—including prostitution, firearms trafficking, illegal gambling, and narcotics operations—within Bronx County.
• Executed investigative techniques such as wiretaps, search warrant applications, and Rikers Island recorded-audio analysis.
• Prosecuted felony-level offenses, managing cases from investigation through disposition.
• Possess prior jury trial experience, including preparation, witness examination, and presentation of evidence.

• Performed uniformed patrol duties focused on addressing daily quality-of-life concerns and ensuring public safety.
• Served as a testifying witness in felony and misdemeanor proceedings, including grand jury presentations, providing clear, accurate, and credible testimony.

• Supervised maximum-security youth inmates (ages 19–25) and high/maximum-security adult inmates housed in restrictive housing units, ensuring safety, compliance, and adherence to facility protocols.
• Supported daily facility operations by monitoring inmate programming and attendance, assisting with staff deployment, and overseeing assigned security posts.
• Facilitated inmate readiness for daily activities, including court transports, visitor processing, and coordination of essential in-facility needs such as janitorial duties, meal distribution, and medical appointments.