Jill Her - Executive Senior Counsel at NYC Mayor\'s Office of Criminal Justice

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Jill Starishevsky She Her Executive Senior Counsel at NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice

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Jill Her is an experienced and accomplished attorney with an impressive track record in litigation and trial advocacy. With 22 years of experience as a prosecutor and supervisor of child abuse and sex crimes in New York City, Jill has dedicated her career to protecting children and seeking justice for victims. She has obtained convictions in over 60 trials, including high-profile cases of serial rapes and homicides.

Beyond her legal expertise, Jill is a recognized expert in child sexual abuse prevention. She has authored a children's book, "My Body Belongs to Me," which educates young children about boundaries and the importance of reporting abuse. Her work has garnered support from the parenting community and she has been featured on national television programs such as Good Morning America, CNN, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Currently serving as Executive Senior Counsel at the NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, Jill advises the Mayor on public safety strategy and works to implement policies aimed at reducing crime, promoting fairness, and building safe neighborhoods. She is a strong communicator and collaborator, known for her ability to work in fast-paced environments and meet strict deadlines. With a resume that includes training by the FBI and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Jill is a respected professional in the field of criminal justice.

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Full name: Jill Starishevsky She Her
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Title: Executive Senior Counsel
Company: NYC Mayor\'s Office of Criminal Justice (since 2023)
Industry: Government Administration
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-starishevsky-she-her-6878106/
LinkedIn Connections: 9090
Summary: Experienced communicator, organizer, and presenter, skilled in leading stakeholder engagements. Successful and goal oriented attorney with extensive litigation and first-chair trial experience. Accustomed to handling complex investigations, preparing legal documents with a demonstrated ability to absorb new information and work in fast-paced environment meeting strict deadlines. Former assistant counsel to Governor Hochul handling policy, litigation, legislation and press matters related to the public safety portfolio. Works cross-functionally with operations, press and division of budget to present a cohesive public safety platform. Currently Executive Senior Counsel at NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice advising the Mayor on public safety strategy and, together with partners inside and outside of government, developing and implementing policies aimed at reducing crime, reducing unnecessary arrests and incarceration, promoting fairness, and building strong and safe neighborhoods. Proven self-starter who exercises independent judgment with a team-oriented attitude. Strong analytical and interpersonal abilities coupled with excellent written and oral communication skills. As a prosecutor and supervisor of child abuse and sex crimes in New York City, Jill brought 22 years of experience to the industry and continues to work hard to protect children. In October 2009, Jill released her first children's book "My Body Belongs to Me." Using her expertise as a prosecutor of child abuse and sex crimes, Jill has crafted a book that speaks to children -it makes them aware that when it comes to their bodies, there are boundaries. It assures them that it's OK to tell a parent or teacher if someone touches their "private parts." Featured on Good Morning America, Fox News National and CNN International, Jill has garnered support from the parenting community and has long been a strong advocate for children. Featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Jill is a prevention specialist who, through media appearances and public speaking events, teaches how to recognize and prevent child sexual abuse. Jill has been trained by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and has been an instructor for the FBI's Digital Evidence training program. Skills: Word, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, Power Point and Outlook/Exchange
Skills: Social Entrepreneurship Publicity

Education

Cardozo School of Law: JD
Attended in 1994 - 1997
Field of study: law
Sophia University: Attended in 1990 - 1991

Positions

NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site: Executive Senior Counsel
Jan 2023 - Present

The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice advises the Mayor on public safety strategy and, together with partners inside and outside of government, develops and implements policies aimed at reducing crime, reducing unnecessary arrests and incarceration, promoting fairness, and building strong and safe neighborhoods.

Focus primarily on policy development and operationalization, as well as criminal case processing coordination and troubleshooting.

Lead, support, and assist at a variety of levels in the policy development and operationalization of initiatives and programs pursuant to the administration’s agenda.

Support the Deputy Director for Policy and Justice Operations in liaising the various criminal justice agencies, including the district attorneys, indigent defense providers, the Department of Correction, the Department of Probation, and any other stakeholders who may need to be included in operationalizing citywide system solutions.

Work with MOCJ’s researchers, reviewing criminal case processing data (e.g., arrests, detention, and pending criminal court cases) and index crime rates to help develop strategies for effectively and fairly processing cases and curbing crime rates in NYC.

Provide legal, strategic, and operational support across MOCJ’s portfolios where time and political sensitivities require senior level project management.
New York State Executive Chamber New York, New York, United States · On-site: Assistant Counsel to the Governor
Sep 2019 - Dec 2022

Lead counsel for all public safety agencies for the state of New York.

Coordinated external communications, policy development and internal investigations with state operations, public policy, communications, division of budget and other cross-functional teams.

Oversaw litigation, legislation and investigations involving State Police, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Board of Parole, Division of Military and Naval Affairs, Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Victim Services, Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.

Drafted and negotiated legislation with Senate and Assembly for the Executive Budget including COVID-19 protocols related to public safety.

Made legislative and policy recommendations to the Governor including whether to sign, veto or modify legislation.

Conducted legal review of press releases and the Governor’s major policy addresses such as State of the State.

Oversaw and ensured compliance of executive agency audits and Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requirements.

Reviewed applications of judicial candidates for appointment to the New York Court of Appeals.

Mediated employment issues at State Police, DOCCS and DCJS and advised on legal risk mitigation.
Bronx County District Attorney Office Bronx, New York, United States · On-site: Senior Trial Assistant/Supervisor
Sep 1997 - Sep 2019

Investigated and prosecuted sexual assault, infant homicide, child pornography and child physical and sexual abuse cases. Obtained convictions in over 60 trials litigated to verdict including serial rapes and homicides. Managed, trained and mentored junior assistants in case preparation, victim interviewing, grand jury presentation, oral and written arguments and jury trials.

Led high profile year-long investigation of sexual abuse at Horace Mann uncovering systemic pattern of abuse implicating twelve separate abusers spanning four decades. Investigation included over 60 separate interviews, including 25 victims of alleged sexual abuse by school faculty. Review highlighted the material gap in New York State’s mandatory reporting laws and galvanized the need to broaden the context of abuse under the Social Services Law to include school incidents.

Consulted and collaborated with state law enforcement, Administration of Children Services (ACS) and medical professionals. Member of multi-disciplinary team assigned to conduct forensic interviews of children and investigate allegations of sexual abuse. Worked with Child Advocacy Centers to offer an improved coordinated response to abuse and minimize trauma to child victims.

Expertise in distilling complicated concepts, including DNA, forensic science and digital forensic analysis.
Trained by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) in addressing the unique legal challenges related to child sexual exploitation cases.

Honors: Recipient of 2018 NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault Lydia Martinez Multidisciplinary Collaboration Award
Safety Star Media: Child Safety Author, Lecturer and Keynote speaker
Sep 2009 - Aug 2019

Authored and published My Body Belongs to Me, a children’s book that educates 3 to 8-year-olds about child sexual abuse prevention. Re-published by Free Spirit Publishing, May 2014.

Appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss child sexual abuse prevention/My Body Belongs to Me, April 2011.

Lecture extensively on child sexual abuse prevention including New York State Association for the Education of Young Children (NYSAEYC), panelist for National Day Against Pedophilia, Italy and Keynote Speaker for Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky Conference (audience of 600) and Protective Behaviors Conference, Australia.

Co-produced a free animated children’s video about child sexual abuse prevention garnering over 700,000 unique views on Youtube and available in five languages.

Participated on a panel for Pediatric Update out of Washington School of Medicine to educate physicians about sexting. Panel discussion became an audio program for continuing medical education credit.

Interviewed extensively as a subject matter expert on child safety, sex crimes and child abuse prevention on nationally televised programs, including Good Morning America, CNN International, Today in New York, On the Story with Erica Hill and Fox News National.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Kingsport, Tennessee, United States: Instructor for Digital Evidence Moot Court Program
Oct 2018 - Oct 2018

One of twenty prosecutors selected from across the nation to prepare FBI Digital Forensic Examiners (DFEs) for direct and cross-examination at trial regarding complex digital forensic analysis and technical services. Included overview of process used by law enforcement to identify, handle and prosecute child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and child pornography.