Who is Karen Friedman Agnifilo? Luigi Mangione’s lawyer in focus as he pleads guilty to killing Brian Thompson

Karen Friedman Agnifilo is a prominent criminal defense lawyer in New York with over three decades of experience in the US justice system. Prior to becoming Luigi Mangione's lawyer, she served as a prosecutor at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, where she held the position of Chief Assistant District Attorney from 2014 to 2021. In this role, Agnifilo oversaw about 1,500 employees and managed a budget of over $120 million, handling major investigations and prosecutions.

After leaving public service, Agnifilo transitioned into private practice, where she handles criminal and civil cases in state and federal courts. She currently serves as of counsel at Agnifilo Intrater LLP. In addition to her legal career, Agnifilo has been a legal analyst for CNN, a legal commentator on high-profile cases, and a legal consultant for Law & Order. She also co-hosts the legal podcast Legal AF.

Agnifilo's background as a former prosecutor gives her a unique perspective in Magione's case, as she now defends a man accused of killing a major US healthcare executive. Her extensive experience in both prosecution and defense allows her to effectively represent her client in the legal proceedings.