Casandra Tolentino

Casandra Tolentino has extensive legal experience, currently serving as a Staff Attorney in the Juvenile Rights Practice at The Legal Aid Society since September 2015, focusing on representation in Family Court matters. Prior roles include a Legal Intern at the Criminal Defense Clinic, where Casandra represented indigent clients in misdemeanor cases, and other internships at the New York Civil Liberties Union, Cardozo Youth Justice Clinic, and Advocates for Justice, involving research, drafting legal documents, and client communication. Casandra's early career involved volunteer work with domestic violence victims and roles in alumni relations at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and Hunter College. Educational qualifications include a JD from Cardozo School of Law, an MS in Urban Affairs from Hunter College, and a BA in Media Studies, Africana/Latino Studies, and English from the City University of New York.