Ms. Ciara J. Villalona-Lockhart received her B.A. in Politics and Religious Studies, cum laude, from New York University in May 2019 and earned her J.D. from St. John's University School of Law in May 2022. During law school, Ms. Villalona-Lockhart was awarded the Dean's Award for Excellence, twice, in recognition of her achievement of the highest marks in her academic courses. At her St. John's University School of Law Commencement, Ms. Villalona-Lockhart was awarded the Daniel A. Furlong Award, which is awarded to students who, in the opinion of the Dean, have rendered outstanding service and leadership to the law school community. Ms. Villalona-Lockhart was also awarded the Pro Bono Service Award, which is awarded to graduating law students who have completed 500 hours of qualifying service.
Ms. Villalona-Lockhart is also recipient of the 2016 American Society of Plastic Surgeons' Patient of Courage: Triumph Over Adversity Award in recognition of her service with the not-for-profit organization, Mission: Restore.
Areas of Practice:
Bar Admissions:
- New York
Education:
- St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 2022
- New York University, College of Arts and Science, B.A. Politics and Religious Studies (Double Major), 2019
Honors & Awards:
- St. John's University School of Law
- Dean's Award for Excellence (Scholarly Research & Writing - Spring 2021 & Jewish Law - Fall 2021)
- Dean's List (Fall 2020)
- New York University, College of Arts and Science
- Dean's List (Academic Years 2015-2016, 2016-2017 & 2017-2018)
- Founder's Day Award (University Honors Scholar)
- National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology
- National Political Science Honor Society
Professional Associations:
- Member, Nassau County Bar Association
Presentations:
- CLE Co-Presenter, Hiding Behind The Keyboard: Responding to Complaints of Anonymous Online Harassment, Nassau County Bar Association, May 2024