![]() from Columbia University.Īlong with full-time positions, OAG offers opportunities for pro bono work, internships, and fellowships. Department of Labor, where she handled both internal and external administrative and employment matters for the Office of the Solicitor. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, where she helped litigate cases to extend protections for LGBTQ+ Americans, and in the U.S. Phoenix was Chairman Raskin’s Staff Director for the House Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, where she handled oversight efforts regarding voting rights, criminal justice, immigration, eminent domain, the rise of violent white supremacy, and the 2020 Census. Prior to handling matters related to January 6 th, Ms. ![]() She was also Impeachment Counsel to Congressman Jamie Raskin during the second impeachment of President Donald Trump. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 th Attack on the United States Capitol, where she was a member of the senior management team and led investigative inquiries into social media companies, law enforcement, and violent militias. Phoenix served as Senior Counsel and Senior Advisor to the U.S. from The Johns Hopkins University.Ĭandyce Phoenix, Deputy Attorney General for Policy and Legislative AffairsĬandyce Phoenix now serves as the Deputy Attorney General for Policy and Legislative Affairs, leading OAG’s legislative work. She currently serves on the DC Bar Legal Ethics Committee and as a board member of the DC Chapter of the Association of Certified E-discovery Specialists. She stood up and led the agency’s e-discovery practice, oversaw a major multi-year project to update OAG’s case management system, worked across District agencies to develop better data tracking and sharing systems and was instrumental in the operational efforts to move the agency during the pandemic and coordinate and support OAG’s return to the office. Paravano has played a key role in improving agency operations, delivering on agency priorities, and building the excellence of its legal work. ![]() Paravano has worked at OAG since 2015, serving in multiple roles including Director of Practice Technology and Practice Administration, Assistant Chief Operating Officer, Acting Chief Information Officer, and Special Projects Officer. Marta Paravano now serves as Chief Operating Officer, strategically leading agency operations, information technology and human resources to support OAG’s work on behalf of District residents. Marta and Candyce are hard working, smart, and skilled leaders who have made and will continue to make meaningful contributions to OAG.” “Each member of our leadership team brings insights and passions to their work and, in so doing, advances our office’s ability to achieve its mission: protecting our residents, providing extraordinary legal service and advice to DC government, and fighting for justice and the rule of law. “We are committed to ensuring that the Office of the Attorney General attracts and retains talented and experienced professionals who are committed to serving the District of Columbia and its residents,” said AG Schwalb. Candyce Phoenix, a seasoned attorney and policy advisor, has been appointed Deputy Attorney General for Policy and Legislative Affairs. Marta Paravano, who has been instrumental in modernizing OAG’s operations and supporting the excellence of its legal practice, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Schwalb today announced the appointments of two individuals to the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) senior leadership team. WASHINGTON, DC – Attorney General Brian L.
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