Staff

Hedwig O'Hara

Hedwig O'Hara

Interim Executive Director, hohara@lawyersalliance.org, (212) 219-1800 ext. 226

Hedy O'Hara works with the Board and staff to advance Lawyers Alliance's mission and operations.  She leads Lawyers Alliance’s activities with nonprofit organizations, law firms, corporate legal departments, and the general public.  Previously, she served as Lawyers Alliance’s Senior Staff Attorney for Housing and Human Services (formerly Affordable Housing and Homeless Services) 2002 – 2020 and Legal Director 2020 – 2024.  She advises nonprofits and their Boards of Directors on corporate governance, risk management, and legal ethics.  Throughout her tenure Hedy has used her legal expertise related to real estate and financing transactions to serve nonprofits engaged in community development, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, supportive housing, and services to the homeless.

Prior to joining Lawyers Alliance in 2002, Hedy was an attorney with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP; Battle Fowler LLP; and Brown & Wood LLP.  She received her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law in 1991 and B.A. cum laude from City University of New York at Hunter College.

Professional and community activities: Board member of West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing and Member of the Stewardship Committee of Christ & Saint Stephen’s Church

Pronouns: she/her

Favorite New York City spot: The Cloisters