Kiran K. Cheema

Kiran K. Cheema is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Assistant District Attorney at the Queens District Attorney's Office since March 2015. In this role, Kiran has been a Felony ADA in the Human Trafficking Bureau since August 2020, focusing on investigations and prosecutions of cases related to sex trafficking and associated charges. Prior to this position, Kiran worked as a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department, defending various city agencies in Article 78 Proceedings. Kiran began legal career as a Summer Associate at Fitzpatrick & Hunt, Pagano, Aubert, LLP, where research and drafting for defense litigation were primary responsibilities. Kiran earned a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from New York University. Academic background includes graduation from Stuyvesant High School.