Shana Attas

Shana Attas has a diverse work experience in the legal field. Shana began their career as a Summer Intern at Council President Eric Garcetti in 2010. The following year, they worked as a Summer Law Clerk in the Land Use Division of the Office of the City Attorney. In 2012, they served as a Summer Law Clerk at Community Legal Services.

In 2013, Shana became a Legal Fellow at the Eastern Environmental Law Center/Ironbound Community Corporation. Shana then joined Florio Perrucci Steinhardt & Fader, LLC in 2014 as an Associate Attorney.

From 2015 to 2017, they worked as an Agency Attorney at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Law Department- Real Estate and Economic Development. In 2018, Shana joined the New York City Economic Development Corporation as a Counsel, and later advanced to the position of Senior Counsel in August 2021.

Overall, Shana Attas has gained extensive experience in various legal roles, ranging from internships to senior counsel positions, throughout their career.

Shana Attas completed their education with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Urban Studies/Affairs and French from Barnard College, Columbia University in 2009. Shana then pursued a Masters of City and Regional Planning (M.C.R.P.) degree with a focus on Environmental Planning and Land Use from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, which they completed in 2013. Additionally, Shana Attas obtained a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Rutgers Law School in 2013.