Nishat (Bella) Tabassum, a native New Yorker, currently serves as an Executive Agency Counsel at the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB). With an unwavering commitment to accountability and justice, Bella focuses on prosecuting egregious misconduct within the NYPD. Prior to her role at CCRB, she held positions as a cross-designated Assistant Corporation Counsel and Assistant District Attorney, specializing in juvenile delinquency matters at the New York City Law Department in the Bronx. Bella’s passion for addressing inequity and expanding access extends beyond her legal career. In her leadership roles as the Youth Chair and Vice President of the Bronx Young Democrats, she spearheaded the development of financial literacy and mentorship programs for Bronx youth. Additionally, Bella actively contributes to esteemed legal associations including the New York Bar Association City Affairs Committee, Women in the Law Committee, South Asian Bar Association, and Muslim American Bar Association of New York. She holds a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Gender Studies from Hunter College, a Juris Doctorate from CUNY School of Law, and a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Management & Innovation from Columbia University. She is also part of the esteemed 2023 fellows at the Council of Urban Professionals.
