Erin Piacenti, killed in Times Square stabbing, was a 'superstar' at Bank of America known for mentoring junior teammates

Erin Piacenti, a 32-year-old vice president at Bank of America, was killed in a stabbing incident in Times Square on Monday. Piacenti was known for her exceptional mentoring skills, having guided junior employees with her sharp legal mind and passion for books, Disney, and family. Her boss, Hallie Ziesmer, described her as a "superstar" to senior management before her untimely death.

Piacenti had only been with the firm for about 18 months when she was fatally attacked by an assailant, Pamela Cisneros, who also injured another victim before being shot and killed by officers. Before joining Bank of America, Piacenti had a successful career at Davis Polk, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. She started her professional journey as a buyer at Bloomingdale's and graduated magna cum laude from Fordham Law.

Piacenti's impact on her team was profound, with her colleagues highlighting her resourcefulness, creative problem-solving, and dedication to helping junior teammates. Her death has sparked an outpouring of support from her colleagues, with many contributing to a GoFundMe campaign for her newborn daughter, which has raised over $800,000.