Davida M. H.

About Davida M. H.

Davida is a 2020 Cum Laude graduate from Syracuse University College of Law and is a native of Rochester, NY. Davida completed her undergraduate degree in three years at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs where she majored in Policy Studies and Citizenship & Civic Engagement. While at the College of Law, Davida was an active member of the Advocacy Honor Society where she competed on a number of national trial teams. In her final year, she won the 42nd Annual Lionel O. Grossman Trial competition and placed 8th in the nation at the National Constance Baker Motley Trial Competition. Upon graduation, Davida was inducted into the Order of the Barristers for her exceptional performance as an advocate. Outside of AHS, Davida served as a senator for the Student Bar Association for three years, and was the Administrative Editor of the Journal of International Law and Commerce, where her note was selected for publication. Davida has a passion for criminal justice reform and trial advocacy. Currently, Davida is an Assistant District Attorney at the New York County District Attorney’s Office and is admitted to practice law in New York State.

Experience

1. Assistant District Attorney

   Manhattan District Attorney\'s Office

   Sep 2024 — Present · Manhattan, NY, US

Education

• Syracuse University College of Law

  Doctor of Law - JD Cum Laude (Top 25%)

  2017 — 2020

• Syracuse University - Maxwell School

  Policy Studies and Citizenship and Civic Engagement, Pre-Law Studies

  2014 — 2017