Samantha Magnani Featured in Influential Women for Her Commitment to Justice and Leadership in the Legal Field
Influential Women is proud to announce the inclusion of Samantha Magnani in its prestigious 2025 series. With over 25 years of courtroom experience, Samantha has established herself as a seasoned prosecutor dedicated to upholding justice. Currently serving as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice in Hartford, she specializes in prosecuting violent felony crimes, including homicides and sexual assaults.
Samantha’s impressive career trajectory includes significant leadership roles at the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, where she served as Chief of the Construction Crimes and Labor Fraud Unit. Her extensive background in criminal law encompasses trial litigation, white-collar fraud, arson, and manslaughter investigations, with approximately 75 cases tried to verdict and over 200 presented to grand juries.
A summa cum laude graduate in Criminal Justice from Long Island University, Samantha earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Richmond, where she contributed as Associate Editor of the Law Review. She was a former member of both the New York Bar Association and the Brooklyn Bar Association, indicating her commitment to the legal community.
Samantha’s passion for justice is matched only by her dedication to mentorship and her advocacy for workers’ rights. She credits influential mentors such as Sheryl Anania and Paul Griatta with shaping her legal journey and instilling in her the core values of integrity and resilience
Reflecting on her career, Samantha shares that the best advice she ever received was to gain as much trial experience as possible, emphasizing that hands-on courtroom practice is invaluable for developing expertise and confidence. She encourages young women entering the legal profession to similarly seek out as much practical experience as they can, noting that it is the most effective way to build skills, understand the demands of the field, and cultivate professional confidence.
Samantha recognizes that one of the biggest challenges facing the legal profession today is maintaining a healthy work-life balance, particularly in high-intensity roles such as prosecution, where emotional and time demands can be significant. However, she remains steadfast in her belief that integrity and compassion should guide her professional and personal interactions.
Outside of her legal commitments, Samantha enjoys a variety of activities, including golfing, biking, hiking, and practicing yoga, as well as cherishing quality time with her family.
Learn More about Samantha Magnani:
Through her Influential Women profile, https://influentialwomen.com/connect/samantha-magnani-1
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