Siobhan Underwood

About Siobhan Underwood

I have a unique set of skills, talents, and interests, as evinced by the variety of professional experiences, certifications, and schooling related to the areas of law, business, and entertainment. As an Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney\'s Office, I uphold the rule of law and seek justice for the people of New York. With three years of experience in the Trial Division, I handle a variety of felony cases, including conducting investigations, hearings, and trials. I also handle a number of investigations ranging from domestic violence cases to gunpoint robberies and shootings to complex grand larceny cases involving fraud.I have a strong background in litigation, having worked as an associate at Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, a leading law firm in securities and white-collar litigation. There, I was part of the trial team that secured the first jury verdict finding that cryptocurrencies are not securities in a class action case. I also pursued a multi-billion-dollar fraud claim in a complex multi-district litigation on behalf of a client. Additionally, I have a passion for pro bono work, having represented two incarcerated clients who were granted parole thanks to my advocacy, in addition to representing individuals on immigration and copyright matters. I spent three years working for the Walt Disney Company, most notably in their now defunct Creative Inc. agency. Creative Inc. was an internal consulting branch of the Walt Disney Company that worked with all of Disney\'s lines of business on creative problem solving, marketing, and public relations. While at Disney, I conducted trainings for Disney professionals working with marketing and public relations across all of Disney\'s lines of business. I also assisted in strategizing, creating, and implementing marketing campaigns for Disney Parks.I am well versed with both the quantitative and qualitative branches of market research. As a graduate assistant in the Office of Student Life at Villanova University, I utilized my market research skills to devise and execute a survey regarding university events, as a first step in rebranding the University\'s Office of Student Life. As you can see, I have a wide variety of skills and experiences that uniquely position me to be an asset to your workplace, able to substantively contribute to both the legal and business sides of your organization.

Experience

1. Assistant General Counsel

   Manhattan District Attorney\'s Office

   Aug 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Represented the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in both federal and state court actions, ensuring effective legal advocacy. • Managed an active FOIL and Extraditions docket, streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop legal strategies that supported the office\'s mission to uphold justice.

Education

• The Ursuline School

  Middle School and High School, High School Diploma

  1999 — 2006

• Villanova University

  Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature/Letters

  2006 — 2010

• University of Galway

  Ancient Celtic Literature and Irish History, Ancient Celtic Literature, Irish History

  2009 — 2009

• Villanova University

  Master of Arts (MA), Theatre;Public Relations/Advertizing

  2011 — 2014

• Fordham University School of Law

  Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

  2017 — 2020

Skills

• Marketing
• Social Media
• Event Planning
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Editing
• Customer Service
• Social Networking
• Management
• Event Management
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Fundraising
• Press Releases
• Public Speaking
• Writing
• Microsoft Office
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Blogging
• Facebook
• Microsoft Word
• Research
• Communication
• Photoshop
• Leadership