Leila Selchaif

Leila Selchaif is a dedicated legal professional currently serving as a Staff Attorney in the Criminal Defense Practice at The Legal Aid Society since September 2022. Leila's prior experience includes a legal internship at The Legal Aid Society and the Urban Justice Center, as well as a judicial internship at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Leila has also held roles such as Director of Grants at DiscNY Inc. and Office Manager at LawGeex, among other positions in the food and legal sectors. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Law from Northeastern University School of Law, a Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Swarthmore College, and an Associate of Arts from Bard High School Early College.