Eleanor Larussa

Eleanor LaRussa is a skilled paralegal currently employed at the Empire Justice Center since November 2022, where responsibilities include providing representation to claimants at Social Security Administration hearings, analyzing case evidence, interviewing clients, and participating in community outreach events. Prior experience includes an internship in Constituent Affairs at the Office of Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, focusing on immigration, housing, and legal casework, as well as roles in customer service and administrative support across various organizations including Roux, YMCA of Greater New York, University of Rochester School of Nursing, and White House Black Market. Eleanor LaRussa earned a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from St. Lawrence University in May 2022 and holds a high school diploma from The Harley School.