Stephanie Ortoleva Stephanie Ortoleva has had extensive experience in civil rights litigation and policy development in government agencies and public interest organizations. Her work in enforcing laws prohibiting discrimination focuses on the arenas of employment, public accommodations, education, and transportation. After graduating from Hofstra University School of Law with outstanding honors, Ortoleva held a prestigious clerkship with the U.S. Court of Appeals in New York. nowfoundation.org