Yeniliz Peguero, B.A., Macaulay Honors College at CSI, 2020; J.D. (Expected), Cardozo Law School, Class of 2024. Yeniliz graduated with a 3.8 GPA and completed a dual major in Political Science and Philosophy, as well as a minor in Italian. While at CSI Yeniliz interned at the office of then city council member Jumaane Williams. She later worked as a field organizer on Max Rose’s congressional campaign and Tali Farhadian Weinstein’s campaign for Manhattan DA. She received a full tuition scholarship from Cardozo for each of her three years.

Saeed Yousaf, B.S., Business Administration and Management, CSI, 2019; J.D. Rutgers Law School, 2022. Saeed is a solo practitioner with his own firm, Yousef Law. He specializes in defending victims of domestic violence, criminal defense, and family law matters.

Taylor Lepore, B.S., Macaulay Honors College at CSI, Class of 2019; J.D. (Expected), New York Law School, Class of 2022. Taylor majored in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at CSI. She receives an annual scholarship in the amount of $40,000 at New York Law School. She is a member of the Media, Entertainment, and Fashion Law Association, with a focus on intellectual property.

Amanda Tukaj, B.S., Communications, CSI, 2019; M.A. Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Amanda is Public Relations and Communications Specialist at the Law Firm of David Polk & Wardwell LLP.

Anastasia Velkov, B.A. Psychology, Minor in Marketing, CSI, 2018; J.D. (Expected), Roger Williams Law School, 2024. Anastasia graduated from CSI with a GPA of 3.6. She worked as a paralegal at a Real Estate Law firm before beginning law school in the Fall of 2021. She attends Roger Williams Law School in Connecticut on a partial scholarship.

Peter Carle, B.A., CSI; J.D. (Expected), New York Law School, 2024. Peter majored in Accounting at CSI and graduated with a 3.23 GPA. He was a part of the swim team for all of his four years at the college and was named team captain his senior year. He also interned with the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office, working for the Immigrant Rights and Affairs Bureau. He received an annual scholarship in the amount of $35,000 from New York Law.

Katelyn Goetten, B.A., CSI (Verrazano Honors College), Class of 2020, J.D. (Expected), Cardozo Law School, Class of 2023. Katelyn maintained a 3.8 GPA throughout college while majoring in both History and English Literature. She interned at the American Geographic Society as a newsletter writer and blog editor. She was also docent at the American Museum of Natural History, Fraunces Tavern Museum and the Hamilton Grange National Memorial. I also was the Vice President and then President of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). She received an annual scholarship from Cardozo in the amount of $22,000.

Anastasia Hayes, B.A., Geography; Italian Studies, CSI, 2017; Georgetown University Law School. Anna is a Compliance Officer at Stone Ridge Asset Management. 

Jake Haymes, B.A., CSI, Class of 2020; J.D. (Expected), Brooklyn Law School, Class of 2023. Jake majored in Political Science at CSI and graduated with a 3.5 GPA. In 2018, an internship with the Honorable Pamela K. Chen stimulated his interest in studying law. Jake received an annual scholarship from Brooklyn Law School in the amount of $46,000.

Christina Pasaturo, B.S., CSI, Class of 2018, majored in finance with a minor in management. Christina holds the Staten Island record for most total points scored across a career in women’s basketball. She graduated cum laude in 2018 and accepted a full tuition scholarship to New York Law School. In 2019, Christina worked as a judicial intern for Justice Ling-Cohan for trial and appellate term.

Jessica Shaw, B.A., Psychology, CSI, 2018; J.D. New York Law School, 2022. Jessica is Staff Attorney at Crum and Foster.

Anthony Ivany, B.S., Business and Marketing, CSI, 2018; J.D. New York Law School, 2021. Anthony is Senior Associate Attorney at Hoffman, Matlin, and Monroy, LLP.

Victoria Ventimiglia, B.A., Political Science, CSI, 2017; J.D. New York Law School, 2021. Victoria is Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department.

Paul Piccirello, B.A., CSI Macaulay Honors, 2017, J.D., Cornell University School of Law, 2022. Paul majored in political science at CSI, minored in writing, and took various internships during study. He volunteered at Staten Island’s District Congressional Office, and worked in the CUNY Service & Culture Corps at Historic Richmondtown. He was admitted to the Cornell University School of Law in 2019 with a merit scholarship. He plans to pursue a career in intellectual property law.

Rachel Postiglione, B.A., CSI (Verrazano Honors School), Class of 2017; J.D. St. John’s University Law School, expected Class of 2020. At the College, Rachel maintained a GPA of 3.7. She majored in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies. She interned in Councilman Joe Borelli’s office as part of the Daniel C. Kramer Internship program, and worked at the Staten Island Advance throughout her college career. Rachel attends St. John’s University Law School where she receives an annual scholarship in the amount of $50,000.

James Raio, B.A., CSI (Macaulay Honors College), Class of 2017; J.D., Fordham Law School, Class of 2020 (expected). James graduated from CSI with a 3.9 GPA. He majored in Political Science, with minors in both Legal Studies and Economics. During his time at CSI, James studied abroad in Florence, Italy. He also interned at the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office. James received is in his first year at Fordham Law School, where he is the recipient of an annual scholarship in the amount of $35,000).

George D. Adames, B.A., Political Science, CSI, 2016; J.D., CUNY Law School, 2019.

George was formerly an Assistant District Attorney with the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office, where he was the inaugural LGBT Community Liaison. He is currently serving as Deputy General Counsel at the New York City Commission on Human Rights, focusing on legal counsel and negotiation to advance equity and justice.

Jordan A. Weiner, B.A., Political Science, CSI, 2014; J.D. Brooklyn Law School, 2018. Jordan is in private, solo practice on Staten Island. He handles real estate, civil lawsuits, and estate planning. Law Offices of Jordan A. Weiner.

Nolan DeBrowner, B.A. Political Science, CSI, 2015; J.D., Cardozo Law School, 2020. Nolan was previously an Associate at Weil, Gotschal. He is currently Litigation Counsel at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer, Feld.

Matthew Vuotto is a graduate of the College of Staten Island’s Macaulay Honors College Class of 2016. He majored in Political Science and Psychology as well as completing a minor in Legal Studies. During his time at the College, he interned with the Staten Island Family Court, with Families Helping Families Education Law Advocacy Center, and with New York State Senator Andrew Lanza’s District Office. He also served as an officer of the College of Staten Island Chapter of the National Society for Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) and as a lab assistant in the Neuroscience lab of Dr. Dan McCloskey. He plans to enter the field of law as an attorney and will be attending the Law School of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia in August, where he will annual renewable scholarship in the amount of $12,000.

Jennifer Pierce, CSI 2016, majored in English (Creative Writing) and Communications (Media Studies). She graduated magna cum laude with a GPA of 3.89, and received the Rehberg Memorial Award for Academic Excellence in Poetry, Honors in the Major for English, and the Media Culture Department Award for Communications. She was also the recipient of CSI’s Undergraduate Research Fellowship, served as the student representative for the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, and interned at the Women’s Center on campus. She will attend Cardozo Law School as a Cardozo Scholar, where she will receive a renewable annual full tuition scholarship in the amount of $54,000 per year.

Matthew Ayers, B.A. CSI Class of 2014. Matthew majored in Political Science at the college of Staten Island graduating with a 3.2 GPA. After graduation, he worked for a legal processing firm assisting attorneys with document retrieval. After a year at the firm, he took the LSAT scoring a 162. He will be attending Cardozo Law School in the fall of 2016 where he received a renewable annual scholarship of $50,000 per year

Naomi Edwards, B.A., Political Science, CSI, 2016; J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 2019. Naomi is a Staff Attorney at Staten Island Legal Services where she specializes in representing persons victimized by domestic violence.

Antonin Ciaccio, CSI 2015. J.D. New York Law School, 2019. Antonin is an Associate Attorney at Wilson Elser.

Danny Duong, B.A. Political Science, CSI, 2014; J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 2018. Danny is a Partner at Lewis Brisbois.

Daniel Ursomanno, Bachelor of Science, Macaulay Honors College at the College of Staten Island (CSI), Class of 2014; Juris Doctor, New York Law School (NYLS), Class of 2017. While at CSI, Daniel majored in Business Management and minored in Finance. He graduated summa cum laude, with a GPA of 3.97. During his four years at CSI, Daniel interned with the Staten Island Family Court, played on the Men’s Tennis Team, served as Intramural Coordinator, and started his own tutoring business. Upon graduating CSI in 2014, Daniel started at NYLS on a full-tuition scholarship. After his 1L year, he earned a position on New York Law School’s Law Review, for which he later became an Executive Editor. In addition, he wrote an article, Doyle Homes, Inc. v. Signature Group of Livingston, Inc., which was awarded “Best Case Comment,” and was published in Volume 61.2 of New York Law School Law Review’s Journal. After completing his 1L year, Daniel interned with the Honorable Justice Judith McMahon, the Chief Administrative Judge on Staten Island. The following summer, he secured a position as a Summer Associate with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (Skadden). Skadden later offered him a full-time position at the firm upon graduating NYLS and passing the BAR, which Daniel accepted.

Jenna Jankowski, B.A., CSI (Macaulay Honors College), 2014, J.D., Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Drexel University, 2018. Jenna majored in Dramatic English Literature and minored in Corporate Communications at the College. She gained significant experience in internships with Congressional Representative Carolyn B. Maloney as well as the Borough President of Staten Island. Jenna’s impressive record won her a substantial scholarship ($40,000 per year) at Drexel. This summer, she is the General Counsel Summer Intern at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C.

Joshua Ramirez, B.A., CSI, 2014, J.D., Texas A. & M. University School of Law, 2018 (expected). Joshua majored in Political Science at the College. He worked full-time while completing his college education. His academic achievements, admirable record of volunteer service as a tutor and teacher of English as a Second Language, and his outstanding performance on the LSAT, garnered him a full tuition scholarship at Texas A. & M. University Law School. He is interested in pursuing civil rights and children rights work after he graduates.

Alex Deustch, B.A. Political Science, CSI, 2014; J.D., Cardozo Law School, 2017.  Alex previously was an Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind. He is currently an Associate at Jackson Lewis P.C.

Amira Hassan, B.A., CSI (Macaulay Honors College), 2013, J.D. City University of New York Law School (expected 2016). Amira majored in Political Science at CSI. During her undergraduate career, she completed internships at the Staten Island Legal Aid Society and the District Office of Congressperson Michael McMahon. As a law student she has worked as a Civil Rights Intern at Maduebuna, Cooper, LLP, and as an Intern at Sweeney, Gallo, Reich, and Bolz, LLP, in the firm’s housing foreclosure unit. She is currently an Intern at Queens Legal Services. Amira has always been deeply committed to public service. After passing the bar exam later this year, she plans to seek a position providing legal services for the poor.

Stephanie Curtis, B.A., CSI (Macaulay Honors College), Class of 2012, J.D./M.P.H, George Washington University School of Law/Milken Institute of Public Health (expected 2016). Stephanie majored in Psychology at the College. Her decision to attend George Washington University Law School led to an interest in public health. She served as a research assistant to several faculty members doing research at the boundary of law and public health. After her first year of law school, Stephanie interned at the Department of Veteran Affairs. She is currently a Legal Fellow at the Milken Institute. She will receive both her J.D. and M.P.H this year.

Justin Giles, B.A., Political Science, CSI, 2012; J.D., Fordham Law School, 2016.  After graduation, Justin clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Judicial Circuit. He was previously an Associate at Quinn Emanuel. He is currently Head of Claims, Americas, at Fusion Specialty.

Annette Cordasco, B.S. Economics/Finance; CSI, 2011; J.D., New York Law School, 2017. Annette is an Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind.

Matthew Signoreli, B.A., Political Science, CSI, 2010; J.D. Cornell Law School, 2014. Matt is an Assistant District Attorney at the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office.

Eleor Cohen, B.A., Political Science, CSI, 2010, J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 2013. Eleor is Managing Partner at Cohen, Liuzzo PLLC, where he specializes in representing clients in the development and preservation of affordable housing.

Alexandr Griss, B.A., Political Science, CSI, 2010; J.D., Pace University Law School, 2013. Alexandr is Principal at Griss Law Group PLLC, where he specializes in representing clients injured in accidents.

Roman Tchaikovsky, B.A., Political Science, CSI, 2009; J.D. New York Law School, 2012.

Zelda DeSouza, B.S., Business/Accounting, Political Science, and Spanish, CSI, 2005; M.A. Political Science, CUNY Graduate Center; J.D., Northwestern University Law School. Zelda works as counsel in investment banking and hedge fund management at Cooley LLP.

Oladapo (“Ola”) Shitta-Bey, B.A., CSI, 2004. Since graduation, Ola has lived and worked as a real estate agent and developer in Florida. He is applying to law school in 2026.

Adam Silberlight, B.A., Political Science, CSI, 1998; J.D. Albany Law School, 2001. Adam is an Executive Assistant District Attorney at the Richmond County District Attorney’s Office. He is also a part-time lecturer in the Department of Political Science at CSI, where he teaches criminal process and criminal law.

Vullnet Kolari, B.A., Political Science/Philosophy, CSI, 1998; J.D. Pace University Law School, 2001.  Vullnet is a Senior Complex Claims Analyst at Allianz Insurance.

Maxine Checchi, Ed.D., CSI, J.D., New York Law School, 2017.

After a long career with the New York City Department of Education, Maxine is now a solo practitioner representing families and children with special needs.