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Effat Hussain

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Supervising Attorney at New York City Commission on Human Rights
📍 New York, New York, United States

Effat Hussain is a Supervising Attorney at the New York City Commission on Human Rights, specializing in civil rights and employment law. An alumna of UCLA School of Law, she has a robust background in anti-discrimination litigation, representing plaintiffs in complex, multi-party actions and negotiating settlements.

Her career demonstrates a deep commitment to public interest law and social justice. This is highlighted by her volunteer work with the Legal Aid Society, her research on racial justice with the ACLU, and her consistent focus on advocating for individuals against systemic issues.

Unique fact: She co-authored "Unshared Bounty, " a report on how structural racism contributes to the creation of food deserts.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Supervising Attorney
Location
New York, New York, United States
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Civil Rights Litigation
Her career is centered on representing plaintiffs in discrimination and misconduct lawsuits, from private practice to her current role at the NYC Commission on Human Rights.
Racial Justice
Co-authored a significant report with the ACLU on structural racism and its impact on food deserts, demonstrating a professional focus on racial equity.
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Career

Work history

2-2021
Supervising Attorney
New York City Commission on Human Rights
7-2013 - 1-2020
Associate Attorney
Friedman & Houlding LLP
1-2013 - 7-2013
Volunteer Attorney
Legal Aid Society
1-2012 - 8-2012
Research Attorney
ACLU
8-2008 - 2-2010
Attorney
Brayton Purcell LLP
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Education
2003 - 2006
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Georgetown University
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