Naomi Beinart is an American lawyer who served as an assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, where she handled criminal cases and gained firsthand insight into the U.S. criminal justice system. Her prosecutorial experience motivated her subsequent involvement in criminal justice reform efforts, where she works to address issues such as mass incarceration, racial disparities, and procedural fairness through advocacy and policy influence. She is married to journalist and professor Peter Beinart, and the couple resides in New York City. Her career reflects a commitment to balancing law enforcement with equitable reforms, positioning her as a figure in discussions on criminal justice in urban America.