ELIZABETH K. FRIEDRICH-DEMIRAYAK
White Plains
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, excelling in case prosecution and trial preparation. Proven track record in managing high-volume caseloads and conducting effective witness examinations. Skilled in legal research and complaint drafting, demonstrating strong analytical abilities and a commitment to justice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant District Attorney, Trial Bureau 50
Bronx County District Attorney’s Office
Bronx
02.2020 - Current
- Prosecuted over 500 hundred misdemeanor and felony matters since 2020.
- Specifically, presenting cases to the Grand Jury, conducting direct examination of witnesses, cross-examining a testifying defendant, and obtaining true bills on indictments.
- Conducted suppression hearings and felony trials, safeguarding legal rights and ensuring fair proceedings.
- Managed high-volume caseload, preparing discovery and motion responses to support case progression.
- Manage court parts both misdemeanor and felony, conferences, hearings, arraignments, and complaint room.
- Conduct investigations including multiple TPO and pattern cases.
- Conduct conferences and negotiations on matters.
- Managed 24-hour felony beeper duty to respond promptly to urgent legal matters.
Assistant District Attorney Under Practice Order, Intake
Bronx County District Attorney’s Office
Bronx
08.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed intake process for criminal prosecutions, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance.
- Handled arraignments and triage cases.
- Oversaw hundreds of cases involving firearms, narcotics, robbery, and assault, contributing to effective case management.
- Facilitated plea discussions during arraignment, enhancing understanding for defendants and expediting case resolution.
- Prepared complaints and charging documents.
- Met with and interviewed dozens of witnesses, victims and officers.
- Submitted and prepared bail applications.
Civil Rights Clinic, Member
New York Law School
New York
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Advocated for pro bono clients in various civil rights matters, ensuring fair representation and access to justice.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Summer Associate, Enforcement Division
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
New York
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted comprehensive case law research to inform enforcement strategies.
- Participated in enforcement proceedings to assist in case preparation and legal argumentation.
- Drafted memoranda to support legal analysis and decision-making.
Law Clerk for Magistrate Judge Kathleen Tomlinson
Eastern District Court Of New York
Central Islip
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Conducted legal research to support drafting of default judgments and bench memoranda.
- Researched legal precedents and case law for ongoing court cases.
- Drafted legal memoranda to support judicial decision-making.
- Analyzed case files and prepared summaries for judges' review.
Legal Intern – Securities Fraud, Complex Frauds & Narcotics Units
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District Of New York
New York
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Drafted complaints and habeas briefs to support criminal procedures.
- Performed legal research to support case preparation
- Researched legal precedents relevant to ongoing cases at the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
- Assisted attorneys in drafting legal documents and memoranda for court submissions.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses to gather information for criminal investigations.
Education
Juris Doctor -
New York Law School
New York05.2017
Master of Science - Urban Policy Analysis and Management
The New School for Public Engagement
New York05.2011
B.A. - African American Studies, Urban Studies
Fordham University
Bronx05.2009
Skills
- Trial advocacy
- Plea bargaining
- Case preparation
- Plea bargaining
- Complaint drafting
- Criminal law expertise
- Legal research
- Criminal law expertise
Affiliations
- NYS Women’s Bar Assn.
- Criminal Law Section & The Committee to Advance the Status of Women in the Profession, New York Chapter, Co-Chair
- Newsletter Chapter, Co-Chair
- Pro-Bono Chapter, Co-Chair
- Legislative Committee, Co-Chair
Legal Experience
- Assistant District Attorney, Trial Bureau 50, Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, Bronx, NY, 02/01/20, Present, Prosecuted over 500 misdemeanor and felony matters since 2020., Presented cases to the Grand Jury., Conducted direct examination of witnesses., Cross-examined a testifying defendant., Obtained true bills on indictments., Managed a high volume caseload and prepared discovery and motion responses., Managed court parts for misdemeanor and felony cases., Conducted investigations including multiple TPO and pattern cases., Prepared complaints and indictments., Conducted conferences and negotiations on matters., Conducted proffers and SCI pleas., Prepared subpoenas, search warrants, trap and trace orders., Handled 24-hour felony beeper duty.
- Assistant District Attorney Under Practice Order, Intake, Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, Bronx, NY, 08/01/17, 02/01/20, Handled intake of criminal prosecutions., Prepared complaints and charging documents., Handled arraignments and triaged cases., Extensively handled hundreds of cases including matters involving firearms, narcotics, robbery, assault, and others., Met with and interviewed dozens of witnesses, victims, and officers., Conferenced pleas at arraignment., Submitted and prepared bail applications.
- Civil Rights Clinic, Member, New York Law School, New York, NY, 08/01/16, 05/01/17, Represented pro bono clients on a range of civil rights matters.
- Summer Associate, Enforcement Division, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), New York, NY, 05/01/16, 08/01/16, Drafted various types of memoranda., Conducted case law research., Participated in enforcement proceedings.
- Law Clerk for Magistrate Judge Kathleen Tomlinson, Eastern District Court Of New York, Central Islip, NY, 01/01/16, 05/01/16, Conducted legal research., Drafted default judgments and bench memoranda.
- Legal Intern – Securities Fraud, Complex Frauds & Narcotics Units, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District Of New York, New York, NY, 06/01/15, 08/01/15, Drafted complaints and habeas briefs for criminal procedures., Conducted legal research.
Bar Admissions
- New York, 02/01/20
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 01/01/21
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, 01/01/21
Timeline
Assistant District Attorney, Trial Bureau 50
Bronx County District Attorney’s Office
02.2020 - Current
Assistant District Attorney Under Practice Order, Intake
Bronx County District Attorney’s Office
08.2017 - 02.2020
Civil Rights Clinic, Member
New York Law School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Summer Associate, Enforcement Division
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
05.2016 - 08.2016
Law Clerk for Magistrate Judge Kathleen Tomlinson
Eastern District Court Of New York
01.2016 - 05.2016
Legal Intern – Securities Fraud, Complex Frauds & Narcotics Units
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District Of New York
06.2015 - 08.2015
Juris Doctor -
New York Law School
Master of Science - Urban Policy Analysis and Management
The New School for Public Engagement
B.A. - African American Studies, Urban Studies
Fordham University