Sophia Aida Rivero

Sophia Aida Rivero is a dedicated attorney currently serving as a Staff Attorney at Brooklyn Defender Services since September 2021. Prior to this role, Rivero was a Pro Bono Scholar at The Legal Aid Society's Exploitation Intervention Project and held positions as a Student Attorney at Lincoln Square Legal Services Inc. and as a Legal Intern at Brooklyn Defender Services, specializing in Criminal Defense. Rivero's experience in the legal field extends to previous roles at Ana María Bazán Law Firm P.C. and The Legal Aid Society of NYC, showcasing a strong background in immigration and criminal defense law. With a Doctor of Law (JD) from Fordham University School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and Latin American Studies from Bowdoin College, Rivero also participated in a study abroad program at La Universidad de Playa Ancha in Valparaíso, Chile. Further legal expertise was developed through various positions at Brooklyn Defender Services, including supervisory roles in the Investigation Unit and as an Internship Program Supervisor.