About

Rae Koshetz, Attorney
RAE DOWNES KOSHETZ

Rae Koshetz is a litigator with extensive and wide-ranging experience as a Manhattan prosecutor, NYPD Deputy Commissioner, and private attorney. She has effectively handled hundreds of matters before federal and state courts and administrative tribunals.

LEGAL STRATEGIES

Inquisitive, analytical, and an excellent listener—skills essential to developing strategies that achieve optimal results.

COURTROOM EXPERIENCE

Former Assistant District Attorney and administrative law judge, seasoned and highly effective private litigator.

APPELLATE COUNSEL

Substantial written and oral appellate experience before state and federal courts.

CRIMINAL LAW

Prosecuted and defended hundreds of cases on charges ranging from petty crimes to homicide.

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Effective representation of public and private sector individuals in disputes with their employers.

GENERAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION

Successful protection of the rights of public employees and private citizens in civil lawsuits in state and federal courts.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS/POLICE DISCIPLINE

Representation of police officers and other public employees with skills honed during 14 years’ experience as Deputy Commissioner-Trials of the NYPD.

MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATION


Association of the Bar, City of New York
Past member of Committees on Criminal Justice Budget and Operations, Criminal Courts, Criminal Advocacy and the Council on Criminal Justice
Federal Bar Council
Member of Committee on Sentencing and Alternatives to Incarceration
Connecticut College, New London, CT
Emeritus Trustee
Past President of the Alumni Association Board of Directors

HONORS & TEACHING


Law Review, Rutgers Law School
Adjunct Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School

EDUCATION


Rutgers University School of Law
Connecticut College