Manhattan District Attorney's Office
Rachana Pathak is a legal professional with extensive experience in public service and law enforcement. Currently serving as the Chief of the Worker Protection Unit at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office since March 2004, Rachana has held several key positions including Supervising Attorney for the Construction Fraud Task Force and Senior Investigative Counsel. Prior to this role, Rachana worked as an Assistant District Attorney. Rachana's career began at the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board as a Coordinator from February 1999 to May 2004. Rachana holds degrees from Cornell University and Fordham University School of Law.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office
The New York County District Attorney’s Office serves and protects the People of New York through the fair administration of justice, without fear or favor. Building on a rich tradition of prosecutorial independence and courtroom excellence, the District Attorney's Office today is an internationally recognized leader in the development of innovative crime-fighting strategies and public safety initiatives. In 2016, the District Attorney's Office handled approximately 80,000 cases, with a staff of more than 500 assistant district attorneys and 870 investigative analysts, paralegals, and other highly trained support staff members. The legal work of the District Attorney's Office is further divided between the Trial, Investigation, and Appeals Divisions. For more information about specific opportunities currently available at our office, please visit one of the links below. Legal Staff: https://www.manhattanda.org/careers/legal-staff-employment/ Professional Staff: https://manhattanda.org/careers/professional-staff-employment/ Internships: https://www.manhattanda.org/careers/internship-opportunities/