Rebecca Halff

Rebecca Halff, LCSW, is a dedicated legal professional currently serving as a Student Associate in the Criminal Defense Clinic at Cardozo School of Law since August 2023. As the Founder and President of Cardozo Students for Sensible Drug Policy since November 2021, Rebecca has actively engaged in drug policy reform. Experience includes legal internships at the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas and the Innocence Project, where Rebecca conducted crucial research and collaborated on cases for wrongful convictions. Additionally, Rebecca held advocacy roles at Sanctuary for Families and St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction, focusing on supporting vulnerable populations. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Law degree at Cardozo, Rebecca also holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Hunter College.