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Melissa A. Paul-Franklyn, Esq.

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Attorney-In-Charge at The Legal Aid Society
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Melissa A. Paul--Franklyn is the Attorney-in-Charge at The Legal Aid Societys Juvenile Rights Practice and an Adjunct Professor at New York Law School. A graduate of Cardozo School of Law, she specializes in family court, focusing on abuse, neglect, and juvenile justice cases while managing and training attorneys.

Melissa maintains strong ties to her heritage and community. She was recently the keynote speaker for the Grenadian Nationals Association of Montreal at their gala celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Grenada’s Independence, reflecting her active involvement in cultural events and community leadership outside of her legal career.

She co-authored a chapter on defining abuse and neglect in the latest edition of the American Bar Associations guide, "Child Welfare Law and Practice. "

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Attorney-In-Charge
Job Level
Junior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Juvenile Justice Reform
Her career is dedicated to juvenile rights, and she actively advocates for legislation like #Right2RemainSilent to protect youth during custodial interrogations.
Child Welfare Law
Specializes in child abuse and neglect cases and participated in panels discussing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) within child welfare law.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Attorney-In-Charge
The Legal Aid Society
3-2023 - 6-2024
Interim Attorney-in-Charge
The Legal Aid Society
9-2022 - 6-2024
Deputy Attorney-in- Charge
The Legal Aid Society
8-2020
Adjunct Professor
New York Law School
8-2019
New York State Coordinator
National Association of Counsel for Children
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Education
2005 - 2008
Juris Doctor
Cardozo School of Law
2001 - 2004
BA
McGill University
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