U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California

Thank you to our wonderful group of law student volunteers for their hard work this semester. It was a pleasure having you work alongside AUSAs on all stripes of civil and criminal matters.   Our internship program offers a challenging and unique experience for highly motivated law students and an opportunity to work on some of the most significant, complex, and impactful investigations and cases in the country. If you’re interested in applying, we begin hiring on December 1 for law clerk positions in our Civil and Criminal Divisions for Summer 2025. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/g_ePeNJx

On November 14, 2024, U.S. Attorneys Ismail Ramsey (NDCA) and Phil Talbert (EDCA) came together with an impressive array of senior executive federal and state law enforcement officials, business and non-profit leaders, task forces and working groups to relaunch the NDCA Annual Human Trafficking Executives’ Forum.  We jointly hosted the forum with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (HHS ACF), the National Council of Jewish Women, the San Francisco Collaborative Against Human Trafficking, and the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center - NCRIC/High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area -HIDTA, bringing together regional leaders whose collaboration and cooperation is essential to eradicating human trafficking.  Over 100 regional leaders and subject matter experts were in attendance. Senior law enforcement speakers and attendees included Special Agents in Charge Robert Tripp (FBI), Sid P. (FBI), and Tatum K. (HSI); Director Mike Sena; Regional Administrator Pete Weldy (HHS ACF); representatives from eight regional District Attorney offices (including District Attorneys Jeff Rosen (Santa Clara), Diana Becton (Contra Costa), Brooke Jenkins (San Francisco), Carla Rodriguez (Sonoma), and LORI FRUGOLI (Marin)); Inspector in Charge Steve Sherwood (USPIS); Chief U.S. Probation Officer Chris C.; Police Chiefs William Scott (SFPD) and Paul Joseph (SJPD), and Assistant Chief James Beere (OPD); and representatives from the California Attorney General’s Office, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Internal Revenue Service.   Panel speakers included industry and community leaders Antonia Lavine and Benita Hopkins (SFCAHT), Sharan Dhanoa (South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking), Kenny Hansmire (National Child ID Program), David Burrus (FIFA World Cup), Clifton Clark (Westin St. Francis), Papia Gambelin (United Airlines), Alex Bastian (Hotel Council of San Francisco), Laurie Thomas (Golden Gate Restaurant Association), Perla Flores (Community Solutions) Ashlie Bryant (3Strands Global), and Amba Johnson (Oakland Unified School District). Many thanks to AUSAs Annemarie Conroy, JD, MA (Law Enforcement Coordinator/Director of External Affairs) and Marissa Harris (Human Trafficking Coordinator) for spearheading the event, moderating discussions, and coordinating with numerous individuals and organizations to ensure an insightful and powerful program.

This Veterans Day, we honor the generations of Americans who have served and sacrificed. Thank you for your service. As part of our commitment to serving all members of our community, including those who served, United States Attorney Ismail Ramsey today announced that we have joined with other criminal justice stakeholders to establish a federal Veterans Court: https://lnkd.in/gEVHUmHm

On October 30, 2004, Congress passed the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. This law provides people who have been victimized by crime legally enforceable guarantees, including the right to be heard, the right not to be excluded from public proceedings, and the right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay. Please join us in taking a moment to reflect on the passage of this landmark legislation. For more information, see: https://lnkd.in/d-QEf8rU

We are accepting applications for Assistant U.S. Attorney positions in our Civil and Criminal Divisions on a rolling basis. AUSAs prosecute violations of federal law and represent the federal government in civil litigation, with the overriding mission being the fair and just enforcement of federal law. If you’re looking for a dynamic career that serves the public interest, come work with us. https://lnkd.in/exjqdqct (Civil Division) https://lnkd.in/ggSsQvFS (Criminal Division)

We just posted an announcement for a Civil AUSA position in our San Francisco office and will start interviewing soon. If you're interested, you can apply here: https://lnkd.in/gvM97n6u

Interested in a rewarding career where you get to serve your community, pursue justice, and defend the rule of law in a dynamic and challenging environment? We're hiring and considering applications on a rolling basis. Check out the announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gmx8Du7Y

Congratulations to Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Lee, who was recently awarded the local Federal Bar Association's 2024 Chapter Achievement Award for his tremendous efforts in bringing about the Secretary of the Navy's full exoneration of 256 African-American sailors who had been unjustly court-martialed after the 1944 explosion at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in present-day Contra Costa County. Read more about the exoneration here: https://lnkd.in/e6YMMKbP

Justice Department Disrupts Russian Intelligence Spear-Phishing Efforts: https://lnkd.in/gspPUwzj

Four Leaders of Notorious Nuestra Familia Prison Gang Convicted of Racketeering and Related Crimes: https://lnkd.in/gruqAkXu