Ralia E. Polechronis
About Ralia E. Polechronis
Ralia E. Polechronis is a Litigation Partner at Wilkinson Stekloff LLP in New York, having held the position since 2019. She has a diverse legal background, including experience as a law clerk and in various litigation roles, and has been recognized as one of Crain's New York Business Notable Women in Law in 2021 and 2022.
Work at Wilkinson Stekloff LLP
Ralia E. Polechronis has served as a Litigation Partner at Wilkinson Stekloff LLP since 2019. In this role, she has been involved in complex litigation matters, leveraging her extensive legal experience. Prior to her current position, she worked as Counsel at the same firm from 2018 to 2019. Her tenure at Wilkinson Stekloff LLP has been marked by her commitment to providing effective legal representation and her involvement in significant cases.
Education and Expertise
Ralia E. Polechronis earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Harvard Law School, where she studied from 2004 to 2006. She also attended Brooklyn Law School for one year from 2003 to 2004. Prior to her legal education, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Boston College, studying there from 1998 to 2002. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in law and social issues, informing her practice in litigation.
Background
Ralia E. Polechronis began her legal career as a Litigation Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, where she worked from 2006 to 2014. Following this, she served as a Law Clerk at the New York Court of Appeals from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she worked as an Urban Fellow at the City of New York's Administration for Children's Services from 2002 to 2003. This diverse background has provided her with a broad perspective on legal and social issues.
Achievements
Ralia E. Polechronis has received recognition for her contributions to the legal field, being selected by Crain's New York Business as one of its Notable Women in Law in both 2021 and 2022. Her legal practice includes successful representation in significant cases, such as an IDEA claim against a large school district and defense work for a Fortune 50 company against various claims. She has also been actively involved in community advocacy, particularly in securing housing for individuals affected by Covid-19.