Dr. Jerome Greco

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jerome Greco is a Lecturer at Columbia Law School and a Supervising Attorney at the Legal Aid Society’s Digital Forensics Unit. Over the past seven years, he has expanded the Unit from four analysts to include senior analysts, additional staff attorneys, and a paralegal. The Unit utilizes leading digital forensic software tools to preserve and analyze electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner, ensuring proper admission in legal proceedings for the Society’s clients. Members of the Digital Forensics Unit prepare motions, direct cross-examinations, and develop legal guides related to evidence derived from digital forensic and electronic surveillance tools. Jerome collaborates closely with attorneys, analysts, and investigators on issues related to electronic surveillance technology, cell phone extractions, location tracking, and facial recognition. He has presented seventy digital forensics and electronic surveillance-related Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trainings and holds an annual conference titled 'Decrypting Defense.' Prior to his current role, Jerome worked as a trial attorney in the Society's Staten Island and Manhattan criminal defense offices from 2011 to 2016, representing clients charged with a range of criminal offenses, including violent felonies. In addition to direct client representation, he is experienced in litigating freedom of information requests and advocating for government transparency.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Application Fee ($85)
  • Academic Transcripts
  • LSAT or GRE Scores
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  • Résumé
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Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.