Sex Trafficking in New York: How to Prosecute the Offenders

There are several laws in New York, on both the federal and state level, that can be effectively used to prosecute those who force people into sex trafficking. Significantly, New York also has many available laws and programs to empower survivors of sex trafficking to break away from their trafficker and lead a free and productive life. This CLE, led by three outstanding attorneys with years of experience prosecuting sex traffickers and aiding survivors, discuss these laws and programs, and how attorneys in private practice can be involved in this effort.

Speakers

Margaret Gandy, Esq., Alcalaw LLP, Founding Partner, Former AUSA, Eastern District of New York, Former ADA, New York County District Attorney’s Office

Julina Guo, Esq., Counsel/Director of Human Trafficking Prevention, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services 

Former Assistant Counsel/Bureau Chief, Juvenile Justice Unit at the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, Co-chair, NYS Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking

Justin McNabney, Esq., Executive Assistant District Attorney and Chief of the Special Victims Division, New York County District Attorney’s Office