Sheryl Neufeld
About Sheryl Neufeld
Sheryl Neufeld serves as the Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel for Regulatory Law and Policy at the New York City Law Department, a position she has held since 2021. With extensive experience in various legal roles within the department, she provides oversight for multiple divisions and counsels client agencies on complex legal matters.
Current Role at New York City Law Department
Sheryl Neufeld serves as the Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel for Regulatory Law and Policy at the New York City Law Department. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the legal framework governing regulatory matters in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In her role, she counsels client agencies on various legal issues and provides executive-level oversight to multiple divisions, including Administrative Law and Regulatory Litigation.
Previous Experience at New York City Law Department
Prior to her current role, Sheryl Neufeld worked at the New York City Law Department for several years in various capacities. From 2014 to 2021, she was the Division Chief of Administrative Law and Regulatory Litigation. Before that, she served as a Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel from 2004 to 2014 and as an Assistant Corporation Counsel from 1999 to 2004. Throughout her tenure, she supervised high-profile litigation in both State and Federal courts.
Academic Background
Sheryl Neufeld earned her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from Boston University School of Law, where she studied from 1996 to 1999. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Labor and Industrial Relations at Cornell University from 1992 to 1996. Her academic background provides a solid foundation for her legal career.
Teaching Experience at Hunter College
In addition to her legal practice, Sheryl Neufeld served as an Adjunct Professor in the Economics Department at Hunter College from 2004 to 2007. This role allowed her to share her expertise in law and regulatory issues with students, contributing to their education and professional development.