Prior to practicing law, Ms. Sama worked for the New York Stock Exchange's Division of Enforcement, the National Association of Securities Dealers (“NASD”) and the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”). Following law school, Ms. Sama served as a Special Assistant District Attorney during a secondment to the Kings County District Attorney's Office, during which time she prosecuted numerous misdemeanor and felony cases on behalf of the State of New York, including representing the state in several jury and bench trials and at evidentiary hearings.
In addition to her client matters, Ms. Sama has a diverse and active pro bono practice that is currently focused on criminal innocence work, criminal record expungement and sealing, and supporting the business and legal needs of community early education providers.