Name:
Title:
Prof. Annamaria Maciocia Esq.
Director, Paralegal Program
Senior Professional Lecturer
Pre Law Advisor
Office Location: Fontaine 318
Extension:
(845) 575-3000 ext. 2515
Email:
Annamaria.Maciocia@Marist.edu
Degrees Held: B.A. Vassar College
J.D. Albany Law School
Bio:
Prof. Annamaria Maciocia is a Senior Professional Lecturer at Marist College in
Poughkeepsie, N.Y. and teaches Introduction to Law, Introduction to Legal Research &
Writing, and Real Property & Title Analysis. In July 2011, Prof. Maciocia was appointed
as Director of Marist College’s American Bar Association approved Paralegal Studies
Program. Her responsibilities include student advisement, overseeing compliance with
American Bar Association guidelines, program assessment, assessment of student
learning outcomes, coordinating student internships, and mentoring adjunct faculty.
Professor Maciocia spearheaded the development of the Paralegal Professional
Conference Day at Marist College. This conference provides Marist College paralegal
students with the opportunity to participate in technology, ethics, and legal specialty
area workshops. Professor Maciocia participates in educational programs sponsored by
the American association of Paralegal Educators and has served as a presenter at both
regional and national conferences.
Professor Maciocia serves as the pre law advisor to Marist College students seeking
admission to law school. In addition to providing a culture of support in one on one
advisement sessions she also provides informational workshops, panels, and
presentations for students interested in law school.
In addition to being admitted to the practice of law in New York State, Professor
Maciocia is an elected local court judge. She is presently serving her fifth four year term
as Town Justice for the Town of Plattekill.