We are a women-owned boutique law firm based in New York City specializing in civil rights and sexual misconduct matters, proactive audits and internal investigations for educational institutions, sports associations, corporations and nonprofits, wrongful convictions and federal criminal defense. Shihata & Geddes LLP draws on the combined decades of experience of its founders, Nadia Shihata and Liz Geddes -- two former federal prosecutors -- to offer personalized and exceptional client service to individuals and organizations. At the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, Liz and Nadia led and supervised complex investigations and prosecutions involving civil rights abuses, racketeering, sexual abuse, public corruption and violent crimes, including murder. Together, Liz and Nadia led the groundbreaking investigation and prosecution of R&B musician Robert Sylvester Kelly, also known as “R. Kelly,” who was convicted after a six-week trial in the Eastern District of New York of racketeering and related offenses and sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment. This was the first time Kelly was held criminally accountable for his conduct after decades of allegations and abuse. *Attorney Advertising
