Kissa Broadie
Baldwin,NY
Summary
Passionate and visionary leader committed to serving marginalized communities, with a history of success in client-centered advocacy, mentoring, and developing new lawyers who value open communication, and collaborative decision-making. Committed to integrity and authenticity, solutions-driven outcomes, continuous learning, inspiration, growth, and empowerment within the team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervising Attorney, Criminal Trials (Bronx)
The Legal Aid Society
Bronx, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Represent the office in meetings with the District Attorney's Office, OCA, and other stakeholders.
- Lead, educate, and develop new lawyers and law students.
- Attend and assist with hearings and trials, evaluating client services.
- Respond with compassion to the needs and concerns of clients and staff.
- Supervise team members in setting expectations, and provide regular and constructive input.
- Identify and facilitate professional growth opportunities for members of the team and me.
- Conduct case reviews to assess legal strategies, and provide guidance.
- Manage case assignments and workflow to optimize team performance.
- Manage reduced caseload while mentoring newer attorneys as second seats on these matters.
- Interview clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details.
- Facilitate junior colleagues' professional development through active participation in faculty roles within Legal Aid's Dennis R. Murphy Trial Advocacy Program and new attorney workshop trainings.
Senior Staff Attorney
The Legal Aid Society
The Bronx, New York
09.2002 - 11.2023
- Delivered legal advice and guidance to clients, enabling informed decision-making on cases.
- Engaged with clients and witnesses to obtain additional case information.
- Argued clearly, reasonably, and persuasively in written and oral form.
- Collaborated with investigators and team members to gather information and evidence.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies.
- Mentored junior attorneys, and provided guidance on legal strategies.
- Participated in litigation and skills training for junior staff attorneys.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of legal trends, court decisions, and best practices in the legal field.
- Offered mentorship and direction to junior attorneys, promoting a cooperative work atmosphere.
- Engaged with paralegals, social workers, investigators, and team members, fostering professional relationships to enhance case progress.
- Employed knowledge of case law and past professional experiences to evaluate possible case outcomes, discussing these observations with clients.
Education
J.D. -
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, NY02-2003
Skills
- Client-centered advocacy
- Integrity and authenticity
- Coaching and mentoring
- Visionary
- Open communication
- Cultivating relationships
- Collaborative decision-making
- Solutions-driven mindset
- Flexible
- Personal insight
Work Preference
Salary Range
$175000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Supervising Attorney, Criminal Trials (Bronx)
The Legal Aid Society
11.2023 - Current
Senior Staff Attorney
The Legal Aid Society
09.2002 - 11.2023
J.D. -
Brooklyn Law School