I understand the power of words.
Whether appearing before a jury in court or crafting stories on the page, I recognize that nothing is more powerful than the truth.
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Deanna is a Miami-raised attorney and journalist.
Deanna has a national trial and litigation practice in highly visible matters, often involving white collar defense, government investigations, media law, and complex civil litigation. Deanna served for six years as an assistant district attorney in New York City, prosecuting child homicides, felony sex crimes, and cases of domestic violence. She has tried more than two dozen cases to verdict in federal and state court.
Previously, Deanna was a legal affairs correspondent for the Wall Street Journal and a national and breaking news reporter for the Washington Post. She was part of The Post team that was a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting, and has received multiple journalism honors, including for her reporting in the wake of the ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and the 2022 New York Press Club Award for political reporting.
Deanna has previously taught trial advocacy at Fordham Law School and currently teaches media law at Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Lawyer
Advocating in high-stakes cases across federal and state courts, I have built a career rooted in trial work and complex litigation.
Journalist
From the Wall Street Journal to the Washington Post, I have reported on national stories at the intersection of law and human rights.
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Recent highlights from major publications.
Bloomberg law
cable news network
The wall street journal
The Washington post
Some moments and milestones that have defined my career journey.
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I taught trial advocacy at Fordham Law and media law at Columbia Journalism School.
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I’ve reported nationally for the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal on law and politics.
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I’ve tried more than two dozen criminal cases to verdict in federal and state court.
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I’m a Miami native who built a career in New York City, balancing life in courtrooms and newsrooms.
Let’s start a conversation.
As both a trial lawyer and journalist, I bring perspective to complex stories. Reach out for commentary, speaking, or guest opportunities.