It’s my pleasure to announce that Daniel “Danny” Spiegel has joined the Courts Group school right here on the Faculty of Authorities as an knowledgeable in felony legislation. We’re thrilled to have him as part of the staff. Danny’s work will primarily concentrate on defender points, however he may also educate and advise judicial officers and different courtroom system actors. I count on Danny will quickly be a daily voice on the weblog and presenter at SOG trainings. Please be part of me in giving Danny a heat welcome to the SOG!
Danny is a longtime felony practitioner with expertise on each side of the aisle, giving him a singular perspective on the sensible points dealing with attorneys and others working within the subject. He was an assistant district legal professional in Durham for the previous 5 years. Earlier than that, Danny spent round three and half years working as an assistant appellate defender in Durham, the place he dealt with, amongst different issues, the Turner/Curtis instances coping with the misdemeanor statute of limitations, and several other years as an assistant public defender in Hoke and Mecklenburg counties. Danny additionally was senior authorized counsel with the Truthful Punishment Undertaking.
Danny graduated cum laude from Harvard Regulation Faculty and holds a bachelor’s diploma in English from Johns Hopkins College. He additionally holds a grasp’s diploma in piano efficiency from Juilliard and a bachelor’s diploma in piano efficiency from Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins! He hung out making a dwelling as a classical live performance pianist earlier than turning in direction of the legislation, and he continues to carry out piano with native musicians when he’s not busy considering authorized points. Danny’s different hobbies embody teaching youth soccer.
Immediately is barely Danny’s third day at work, however he’s keen to start writing, instructing, and advising defenders and others throughout the courtroom system. If you wish to shoot him a welcome e-mail or have a authorized query for him, please be at liberty to achieve out. His e-mail is spiegel@sog.unc.edu, and his cellphone quantity is 919-966-4377.
