Cynthia has been the lead litigator in over 100 class and individual civil rights federal and state actions, Freedom of Information litigation, criminal, appellate, amicus and administrative actions in all five boroughs, three appellate divisions, the Court of Appeals and all four federal district courts in NYS.
Law reform experience includes co-creation of the Cop Accountability Project and Database, CAPstat.NYC, writing and delivering oral testimony, law reform campaign strategy, writing white papers, consulting with legislators, and leading advocacy groups.
Media work includes pitching in-depth investigations, editorials, organizing and speaking at press conferences, television, film, press quotes and op-eds.
Training experience includes leading training and presentations at more than 30 national conferences and training.