Experience

YOUTH DEFENSE CENTER INC

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Legal representation and advocacy for people under 19 years of age in criminal and quasi-criminal proceedings in the criminal and family courts. Legal representation and advocacy for people under 19 years of age in criminal and quasi-criminal proceedings in the criminal and family courts.



Center For Community Advancement

• United States
• Think Tanks

• Director

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Think tank and public policy organization dedicated to improving opportunities for all members of the community. Think tank and public policy organization dedicated to improving opportunities for all members of the community.



Ronald G. Fisher, Esq.

• Owner

  • Jan 2000 - Present

  Ronald represents indigent and underserved individuals and families navigate actions initiated by various branches of the government.

• Attorney

  • Sep 1991 - Present

  Litigate in State and in Administrative ProceedingsManage the budget, reporting and operations of law office Draft estate planning documentsTelevision appearance on "Good Day New York"Lobbied law makers in AlbanyRecruited and trained pro bono attorneys Designed presentations for community organizationsProsecute and defend criminal casesChaired monthly meetings hosting numerous organizationsWrote legal portion of curriculum for treatment programCoordinated closure of businesses engaged in racketeeringSeized property used during crimesLed operational audit teamsMeet with Commissioners/Directors of City AgenciesWrote final audit reportsInvestigated fraud and corruption Show less



Safe Horizon

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Deputy Director

  • Sep 1997 - Dec 1999

  Ronald recruited, trained and supervised volunteer attorney advocates for survivors of domestic violence. He drafted the legal portion of the batterer's accountability course presented by the not-for-profit agency. He coordinated with another program director to co-chair a monthly round-table to address industry concerns and strategies for lobbying state officials. Ronald recruited, trained and supervised volunteer attorney advocates for survivors of domestic violence. He drafted the legal portion of the batterer's accountability course presented by the not-for-profit agency. He coordinated with another program director to co-chair a monthly round-table to address industry concerns and strategies for lobbying state officials.



New York City Police Department

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 700 & Above Employee

• Staff Attorney-Civil Enforcement Unit

  • Jan 1996 - Aug 1997

  Ronald initiated Nuisance Abatement proceedings against commercial establishments engaged in illicit activities diminishing the quality of life in communities within the city. He likewise brought forfeiture actions against the vehicles used in furtherance of crimes. Ronald initiated Nuisance Abatement proceedings against commercial establishments engaged in illicit activities diminishing the quality of life in communities within the city. He likewise brought forfeiture actions against the vehicles used in furtherance of crimes.



Bronx County District Attorney Office

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant District Attorney

  • Aug 1991 - Jan 1996

  Ronald prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases with particular emphasis on domestic violence and sex offenses. He conducted jury trials and grand jury investigations of most crimes including homicides. He represented the District Attorney at community functions and schools. Ronald prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases with particular emphasis on domestic violence and sex offenses. He conducted jury trials and grand jury investigations of most crimes including homicides. He represented the District Attorney at community functions and schools.



Office of the New York City Comptroller

• Staff AuditorAuditor-in-Charge

  • Oct 1986 - Aug 1991

  Ronald, initially as a staff and ultimately as a lead auditor, assessed the operations of city agencies and businesses doing business with the City of New York. This involved the review of records as well as clandestine activities to assess the entity's compliance and absence of fraudulent actions. Ronald, initially as a staff and ultimately as a lead auditor, assessed the operations of city agencies and businesses doing business with the City of New York. This involved the review of records as well as clandestine activities to assess the entity's compliance and absence of fraudulent actions.