Interviews, media appearances, and coverage of matters involving Ilyssa's work.
Brooklyn Paper examines the misconduct record and lawsuits involving former NYPD lieutenant Henry Daverin, now Pacha New York’s director of security. Ilyssa, who represented a plaintiff in a lawsuit against Daverin, is quoted discussing how officers with disciplinary histories can move into private security work.
A broader examination of deaths in New York City jails. The article discusses the family of Mary Yehudah and quotes Ilyssa regarding the City’s admissions about inadequate medical care and their significance to the family’s claims.
Coverage of a federal wrongful-death lawsuit arising from the death of Herman Diaz and the potential significance of City records in other cases. Ilyssa is quoted discussing the City’s admissions and their relevance to the claims involving Mary Yehudah.
Ilyssa represents the family of Mary Yehudah in litigation concerning her death at Rikers Island. Gothamist interviewed Ilyssa about the case and reported on the family’s allegations that negligence, rather than a drug overdose, caused her death.
Coverage of the family’s $50 million notice of claim concerning Mary Yehudah’s death. The article quotes Ilyssa and Gerald Cohen about the alleged failures in medical screening, treatment, and required correctional rounds.
Reporting on the notice of claim filed on behalf of Mary Yehudah’s family. The article quotes Ilyssa about the family’s loss and the circumstances surrounding Yehudah’s death.
Reporting on Luis Cabrera’s lawsuit alleging that an NYPD officer fired six shots at his vehicle during a Bronx traffic stop over a minor traffic violation. The coverage describes the incident and the excessive-force claims brought on Cabrera’s behalf.
Spanish-language coverage of Luis Cabrera’s excessive-force lawsuit, identifying Ilyssa Fuchs as counsel and quoting her statement concerning police accountability.
A feature on the legal issues surrounding demonstrations in New York City. Ilyssa discusses protest permits, police directives, arrests, and the rights of people participating in demonstrations.
Ilyssa was a co-host of Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio, a weekly talk show broadcast on WHCR 90.3 FM in Harlem. She initially joined the program as a rotating commentator before becoming a full-time co-host. In addition to helping develop and plan the show's programming, Ilyssa participated in discussions on current political, social, and legal issues and hosted a recurring legal segment called “The Quickie,” breaking down legal issues for listeners.
Selected segments from Ilyssa’s recurring legal feature on Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio. Each title links to the full archived episode.
An interview about Ilyssa’s career, professional path, and work in civil rights and criminal defense.
A Cohen & Fitch feature discussing Ilyssa's career and professional work.
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