FLORINA ALTSHILER
Florina obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with a clinical focus on counseling crime victims) and a Certificate in International Studies from Binghamton University as a Rosefsky Language and Culture Scholar in only two years. She completed law school at St. John's University School of Law, as a Rosenberg Scholar and an Institutional Merit Scholar, in two and a half years. She received the Dr. Thomas C. Beneventano Award for Legal Medicine and an Excellence for the Future Award in Criminal Trial Advocacy. Additional distinctions she has received include the U.S. President's (Bill Clinton's) Student Service Award for Outstanding Service to America and United Hospital Fund's Student Achievement Award.
Florina’s prior experience includes defense of medical malpractice cases and all aspects of insurance claims, including premises liability, automobile and construction accident litigation at two of the top defense firms in the country.
Florina has also worked at the Kings and Queens County District Attorneys Offices as an intern and as a community associate. She also volunteered as a crisis counselor for at risk adolescents, victims of domestic violence and survivors of sexual abuse. She volunteers as a rape and domestic violence counselor in the emergency department of St. Luke's‑Roosevelt Hospital. Additionally, she serves as a judge at national and state‑level mock trial competitions for high school, college and law schools and serves as an arbitrator for the Civil Court of the City of New York.

