Halina Esinski, a Deputy City Attorney, appeared alongside co-counsel Sullivan to represent journalist Joseph Bosco in a shield law dispute during the summer of 1995. Retained on short notice, Esinski immediately pressed Judge Ito for time to consult with her client and prepare written briefing, navigating the tension between the defense team's demand for Bosco's testimony and the journalist's privilege against compelled disclosure. Her involvement was brief but pointed, spanning just two days of hearings on the shield law motion.