Adriene Holder

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Chief Attorney, Civil Practice at The Legal Aid Society

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Adriene Holder is the Chief Attorney of the Civil Practice at The Legal Aid Society, where she has spent her entire career. A graduate of Spelman College and Columbia Law School, she manages over 500 staff providing legal services to low-income New Yorkers across all five boroughs.

Adriene has dedicated her professional life to challenging poverty and racial injustice. She serves on several commissions and committees focused on access to justice and legal aid, and frequently testifies before legislative bodies on matters impacting low-income communities. In 2024, she was honored by the Martha Graham Dance Company for her pioneering spirit.

She was previously appointed as a Tenant Representative on the New York City Rent Guidelines Board.

Personality Overview

Assertive

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Curious

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Access to Justice
Her entire career is devoted to providing legal services for low-income individuals and she serves on the NYS Permanent Commission on Access to Justice.
Housing Rights
She began her career in the Harlem Office Housing Law Unit, served on the NYC Rent Guidelines Board, and frequently speaks on behalf of rent-stabilized tenants.
Racial & Social Justice
She has stated her career is dedicated to challenging poverty and racial injustice for the advancement of equity, a theme present in her public statements and work.

Media Appearances

Adrian Holder, Chief Attorney of the Civil Practice at the Legal Aid Society on their integrated approach to housing justice. Featured in CityMeetings NYC

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Adriene Holder Honored by Columbia Law School. Featured in The Legal Aid Society (News)

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Adriene Holder Honored by Martha Graham Dance Company. Featured in The Legal Aid Society (News)

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Work History

4-2005
Chief Attorney, Civil Practice at The Legal Aid Society
10-2003 - 4-2005
Attorney-in-Charge, Harlem Community Law Office at The Legal Aid Society
5-2002 - 12-2012
Tenant Representative at New York City Rent Guidelines Board
5-1996 - 10-2003
Staff Attorney, Civil Appeals and Law Reform Unit at The Legal Aid Society
9-1991 - 5-1996
Staff Attorney, Civil Division, Harlem Neighborhood Office at The Legal Aid Society

Education

B.A from Spelman College
J.D. from Columbia Law School

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Insights For Selling To Adriene

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adriene is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adriene

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adriene move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Adriene take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Adriene

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