Melanie T. West

Melanie T. West is a Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School, where she teaches courses such as Legal Practice Workshop I and II. She currently serves as Senior Counsel in the Appeals Division of the New York City Law Department, representing the City in federal and state appellate courts across diverse areas including tort law, employment discrimination, and civil rights litigation.

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD), University of Toronto Faculty of Law
• Previous Experience: Clerkship with the Federal Court of Canada; private practice and nonprofit sector legal work

Her professional trajectory bridges public service, legal education, and complex appellate advocacy.