Alvin Leonard Bragg is a notable American politician and lawyer, currently serving as the New York County District Attorney, covering Manhattan.
Alvin Bragg Profile
| Full Name | Alvin Leonard Bragg |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 21, 1973 |
| Age | 51 years old (as of 2024) |
| Hometown | Harlem, New York City |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts in Government from Harvard College (1995) Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School (1999) |
| Occupation | New York County District Attorney |
| Parents | Thomas Bragg (father), Susannah Dow (mother) |
| Spouse | Jamila Marie Ponton (married since 2003) |
| Children | Two |
| Net Worth (2024) | $45 million |
Early Life and Education
Born on October 21, 1973, in New York City, Alvin Bragg is set to turn 51 in 2024. He hails from Harlem, growing up in the historic Striver's Row neighborhood.
Alvin graduated from the Trinity School and later attended Harvard College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in 1995 with a major in government. In 1999, he obtained his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School, where he was an editor for the Harvard Civil Rights–Civil Liberties Law Review.
Family and Personal Life
Alvin Bragg's parents are Thomas Bragg and Susannah Dow. Growing up in an environment focused on justice likely influenced his career path.
In 2003, Alvin married Jamila Marie Ponton. The couple has two children.
Career
Alvin Bragg began his legal career by clerking for federal district judge Robert P. Patterson Jr. He then joined the law firm Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello, focusing on white-collar fraud and civil rights issues. In 2003, he moved to the New York Attorney General's office under Eliot Spitzer and later served as the chief of litigation and investigations for the New York City Council. By 2009, he was an assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York.
In 2017, Bragg was appointed Chief Deputy Attorney General of New York by Eric Schneiderman. During his tenure, he oversaw significant lawsuits, including those against the Trump Foundation and Harvey Weinstein. He left this role in December 2018 and became a professor at New York Law School, co-directing the Racial Justice Project, and serving on the board of The Legal Aid Society. He also represented the families of Ramarley Graham and Eric Garner in civil litigation.
In June 2019, Bragg announced his candidacy for the 2021 Democratic nomination for New York County District Attorney. Running on a platform of criminal justice reform, he received an endorsement from The New York Times. After leading in the primary vote count, he won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican Thomas Kenniff in the general election on November 2, 2021, becoming the first African-American elected as New York County District Attorney.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Alvin Bragg is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $45 million, marking him as one of the wealthiest lawyers in the United States.