Christy Slavik

Christy Slavik serves as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where she prosecutes a wide range of complex federal criminal matters. With nearly six years in this role, she brings exceptional litigation skills and courtroom experience to her work enforcing federal law and ensuring justice in one of the nation’s most prominent districts.

Christy earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School in 2011, following her undergraduate studies at Boston College. Her academic excellence and early legal talent set the foundation for a successful legal career built on rigorous analytical training and a strong command of litigation practice.

Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Christy served as litigation counsel at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, where she spent over six years handling complex commercial disputes and government investigations. Her earlier experience includes prestigious clerkships with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, where she refined her legal writing and judicial reasoning skills.

In her current role as a federal prosecutor, Christy handles significant criminal cases involving white-collar offenses, public corruption, organized crime, and other complex matters. Her courtroom experience and investigative work contribute to upholding the integrity of federal law enforcement and protecting the interests of justice in high-stakes matters.

Christy Slavik is recognized for her professionalism, legal expertise, and dedication to public service. She continues to represent the U.S. Attorney’s Office with distinction, building on a career that blends deep private practice experience with impactful public sector leadership. Her work exemplifies the highest standards of federal prosecution in one of the most challenging legal environments in the country.

Law Office Affiliations

• Assistant Attorney, United States Attorneys’ Offices – Southern District of New York

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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