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Biography
Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Danesi worked at a large regional firm prosecuting civil lawsuits on behalf of insurers under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act that focused on insurance fraud related claims.
Ms. Danesi is also a former Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Vehicular Crimes Bureau of the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. During her time there, she prosecuted a wide array of misdemeanors and felonies. Carissa has handled all phases of prosecution and litigation, including through trial. While at the District Attorney’s Office, Ms. Danesi received the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award for Recognition of Excellence.
Carissa received her law degree from Maurice A. Deane School of Law in 2016 where she was the Managing Editor of the Family Court Review and Competition Manager of the Hofstra Trial Advocacy Association. Carissa competed in six interscholastic trial competitions during her time at Hofstra Law.
Education
- Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York
- J.D. – 2016
- University at Albany, SUNY
- B.A. – 2013
Published Works
- Same Crime, Different Time: Examining the Split Between the Circuits on Applying Prior Juvenile Sex Offenses to Adult Sex Offense, Family Court Review · Apr 1, 2016
- New York Courts Find Unlawful Fee Splitting In Sale of Dental Practice
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Healthcare Law
Honors
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award for Recognition of Excellence
Bar Admissions
- New York
Classes & Seminars
- What to do When an Investigator Shows Up at Your Home or Office, 11/06/2024
- Hofstra University’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Special Professor of Law, Ms. Danesi teaches trial advocacy to law students and is also an instructor for the intensive Trial Techniques Program, 2016 to Present
Current Employment Position
- Associate