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Michael Sato

Questioner · DISC type c
Supervising Attorney at The Legal Aid Society
📍 New York, New York, United States

Michael Sato is a career public defender and the Supervising Attorney for The Legal Aid Societys Parole Revocation Defense Unit. He is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and has dedicated his career to representing indigent clients, previously serving as a District Defender in Missouri.

He has a keen interest in the intersection of law and technology, demonstrated by his engagement with legal hackathons and innovative platforms within the legal field. This suggests a forward-thinking approach to public defense and an interest in modernizing legal practices to better serve clients.

Unique fact: He has international legal experience, having worked as an Assistant Public Defender for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Supervising Attorney
Location
New York, New York, United States
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Value Seeker
Systematic
Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

Public Defense
A career public defender who has consistently worked in roles providing legal services to indigent populations across various jurisdictions.
Parole Revocation
Leads the Parole Revocation Defense Unit, specializing in post-conviction administrative hearings and representing clients facing revocation.
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Career

Work history

9-2021
Supervising Attorney
The Legal Aid Society
4-2017 - 9-2021
District Defender
Missouri State Public Defender
8-2013 - 4-2017
Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
9-2009 - 6-2013
Assistant Public Defender
Missouri State Public Defender
5-2005 - 8-2005
Intern
Smith Weaver Smith Inc.
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Media appearances

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Education
2006 - 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Denison University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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