Jill Schaefer joined Petroff Amshen LLP in 2018 as an associate, dedicated to assisting families in retaining their homes. Before joining the firm, she held a prominent position as an attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York, where she played a crucial role in prosecuting Big Bank fraud cases resulting from the “Great Recession.” In her tenure, Ms. Schaefer contributed significantly to the investigation and prosecution of Deutsche Bank, ultimately leading to the largest Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA) settlement in history. Her efforts resulted in the recovery of approximately $10 billion in relief and penalties from both Deutsche Bank and Barclays Bank. 

Education: 

• Albany Law School, Juris Doctorate 

• The Pennsylvania State University-University Park, Bachelor of Arts 

Publication: 

Ms. Schaefer has showcased her legal expertise through her publication, “Profiling at the Cellular Level: The Future of the New York State DNA Databanks,” published in the Albany Law Journal of Science & Technology. 

Bar Admissions: 

Jill Schaefer is admitted to practice law in the following jurisdictions and courts: 

• State of New York 
• United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York 
• United States District Court for the Southern District of New York 

With a strong background in prosecuting financial fraud and an unwavering commitment to helping homeowners, Jill Schaefer’s experience and passion make her a formidable advocate and an invaluable asset to Petroff Amshen LLP and the clients she represents.