Dineen A. Riviezzo

(First Year Legal Skills Program)

B.A., Boston College
J.D., Georgetown University Law Center

Professor Riviezzo was appointed New York State Inspector General by Governor George E. Pataki on June 10, 2005. As Inspector General, she directs the Office responsible for investigating allegations of fraud, corruption, misconduct and abuse in over 100 state entities, including state agencies and public authorities.

Prior to being appointed Inspector General, Professor Riviezzo served as the Chairwoman and Commissioner of the New York State Commission of Investigation, a position she held since her selection by Governor Pataki in 2004.