Emma Noftz Stern
About Emma Noftz Stern
Emma Noftz Stern is a Senior Staff Attorney at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, with a diverse background in public defense and legal advocacy. She has held various legal positions across New York and California, including roles at The Bronx Defenders and Disability Rights New York.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood
Emma Noftz Stern serves as a Senior Staff Attorney at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She has held this position since 2023, working in New York, New York. In her role, she focuses on legal matters related to reproductive health and rights, contributing to the organization's mission to provide access to healthcare services.
Previous Experience at The Bronx Defenders
Emma Noftz Stern worked at The Bronx Defenders from 2015 to 2020, where she served as a Criminal Defense Attorney for five years and later as a Supervising Attorney from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she handled numerous serious criminal cases and provided guidance to junior attorneys, enhancing the quality of defense services in the Bronx.
Legal Career and Advocacy
Throughout her legal career, Emma Noftz Stern has worked in various capacities, including as a Staff Attorney at Disability Rights New York from 2020 to 2023. She created a legal advocacy project that focused on the intersection of disability and pregnancy, demonstrating her commitment to addressing complex legal issues affecting marginalized communities.
Educational Background
Emma Noftz Stern earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, from 2011 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Communications and Political Science from American University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she studied at Peking University, focusing on Ethnic Minorities in China.
Licensure and Professional Affiliations
Emma Noftz Stern is licensed to practice law in both New York and California. Her diverse legal experience includes internships and clerkships at various public defender offices and legal organizations, where she gained valuable insights into criminal and family law, as well as policy and government affairs.