Dr. Saritha Komatireddy

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Biography

Saritha Komatireddy is a Lecturer at Columbia Law School and has an extensive background in federal legal practice, primarily as a prosecutor. She has held significant positions within the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, including roles as Deputy Chief Appeals, Chief of the International Narcotics Money Laundering Section, and Coordinator of the Computer Hacking Intellectual Property. Komatireddy has been involved in numerous federal criminal trials and has argued multiple cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for various circuits. In 2023-2024, she served as Chief of Staff for the Drug Enforcement Administration and has previously practiced law at Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel P.L.L.C. in Washington, D.C., where she was Counsel for the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Additionally, she clerked for Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Komatireddy holds a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard College, where she was Bluebook Chair of the Harvard Law Review.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Deputy Chief Appeals

— Present

U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District New York • New York, NY

Handled appeals and argued cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals.

Chief Staff

— Present

Drug Enforcement Administration • Washington, D.C.

Oversaw operations and staff for the DEA.

Counsel

— Present

Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evans & Figel P.L.L.C. • Washington, D.C.

Provided legal counsel on complex litigation matters.

Clerk

— Present

U.S. Court Appeals D.C. Circuit • Washington, D.C.

Assisted the Honorable Brett M. Kavanaugh with case research and opinions.

Awards

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Attorney General’s Award

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True American Hero Award

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Federal Law Enforcement Foundation Prosecutor of the Year Award

Courses

Internet Computer Crimes

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • LSAC CAS Registration
  • Application Form
  • Application Fee ($85)
  • Academic Transcripts
  • LSAT or GRE Scores
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Résumé
  • Personal Statement
  • Dean's Appraisal/Certification
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.