Natali Todd, a distinguished trial lawyer and the CJA Panel Representative for the Southern District of New York, has been honored with Gideon’s Promise's Champion of the Community Award. (event page available here).
The award is given to an outstanding individual or organization that embodies true leadership and actively contributes to the improvement of our criminal legal system.
She has built an impressive career marked by her steadfast dedication to providing clients with zealous and compassionate representation. Her commitment to justice has earned her widespread admiration and deep respect within the legal community.
With extensive experience in both State and Federal courts in New York, Ms. Todd has defended hundreds of clients across a broad spectrum of charges, including capital murder, complex racketeering, narcotics conspiracies, terrorism, fraud, money laundering, and corruption. Her expertise extends to cases involving manslaughter, assault, firearms, sex crimes, bribery, vehicular offenses like DWI, and misdemeanors, demonstrating her remarkable range and advocacy skills.
Natali was honored alongside Ret. U.S. District Judge John Gleeson, who received the Ian Yankwitt Equalizer Award.