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Laura Catherine McCrary-Lehrer is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Supervising Attorney at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York since August 2021, overseeing staff attorneys and paralegals. Previously, Laura held the role of Staff Attorney, focusing on asylum applications and immigration-related legal matters, while also training legal interns and fellows. Laura began legal work as a Legal Intern at Catholic Charities, contributing to asylum and VAWA petitions. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Law from Cardozo School of Law and a Bachelor's Degree in Classics from Georgetown University. Additional experience includes internships at the New York State Attorney General’s Office and various legal positions where Laura refined skills in legal documentation and research.