Melinda Rachel Katz

Background

Katz, Melinda Rachel was born in 1965.

Education

Bachelor summa cum laude, University Massachusetts, 1987. Juris Doctor, St. John's University School Law, 1990.

Career

Intern Legal Aid Society. Intern organized crime division Office United States Attorney (southern district) New York. Clerk to Judge Michael Mukasey United States District Court (southern district) New York.

Associate Weil, Gotshal & Manges, New York City, 1990—1994. Assemblywoman District 28 New York State Assembly, Albany, 1994—1998. Staff Queens Borough President’s office New York City Council, 1999—2001, city councilwoman District 29, 2002—2009, chair land use committee.

Shareholder government affairs practice Greenberg Traurig LLP, New York City, since 2010.

Achievements

• Melinda Rachel Katz has been listed as a reputable lawyer, city councilwoman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Queens Symphony Orchestra. Member of Association Bar New York City, New York State Bar Association.