Silvia Serpe

Practice Areas

Silvia L. Serpe is an effective criminal and government enforcement defense lawyer, and seasoned defense-side civil business litigator, who has successfully tried numerous cases in a variety of forums. Silvia brings almost 30 years of both private and government experience to each of her cases. As a former Assistant United States Attorney (SDNY), she understands how prosecutors and regulators evaluate and litigate cases. Her law firm, Serpe LLC, is a WBENC women-owned certified litigation boutique that provides sophisticated counsel to both businesses and individuals. The firm is relentless in the pursuit of the best possible outcomes for all clients.

Career

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York (1998-2003)

Law Clerk, The Honorable Sidney H. Stein, SDNY

J.D., Cornell Law School, Note Editor, Cornell Law Review

Professional Memberships

National Women's Business Enterprise (WBENC) certified

New York Council of Defense Lawyers (NYCDL)

Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA)

The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on White Collar Criminal Litigation

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

Women-Owned Law, Founders Circle Sponsor

Federal Bar Council (FBC, former Program Committee member)

New York City Bar Association

New York Women Leaders

Publications

Contributing Author: Defending Federal Criminal Cases (Diana D. Parker, ed., 2007 – 2011)