Kenyatta K. Stewart, Esq., is a highly regarded attorney and community advocate hailing from Paterson, New Jersey. He has made significant contributions both within the legal field and through his dedication to serving the community.

In October 2017, Mr. Stewart was appointed to the Amistad Commission by the NJ Assembly Speaker to lend his voice to promoting and incorporating African American history into the state's educational curriculum and schools.

In 2017, Kenyatta Stewart also took on the role of Corporation Counsel for the City of Newark, serving as the top legal advisor for New Jersey's largest municipality. In this position, he leads a team of attorneys responsible for providing legal guidance on a wide range of matters. Under his leadership, the law department has been proactive in initiating civil complaints against negligent landlords and property owners who endanger the health, welfare, and safety of Newark residents by failing to maintain their properties or providing subpar living conditions. Notably, he commanded the filing of a complaint against the City of New York for relocating approximately 1,200 families to Newark without ensuring habitable conditions. He has also been involved in cases pertaining to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Civil Complaint Review Board, and Consent Decrees. Furthermore, he ensures the department's oversight and legal counsel for Newark's progressive administrative agenda, which includes initiatives such as establishing New Jersey's first land bank, implementing inclusionary zoning, regulating cannabis establishments, and promoting redevelopment projects and economic initiatives aimed at advancing Newark's growth.

Outside of his legal work, Kenyatta Stewart is deeply committed to community service. In 2015, he garnered national attention when he and five other residents of Paterson brokered a truce between three rival street gangs, receiving coverage in The New York Times. He actively engages in speaking engagements at schools and jails across New Jersey, advocating for voter rights, and participating in voter education and registration drives. Stewart is dedicated to giving back to his community by organizing food distribution for those in need and brokering peace agreements in some of Paterson's most challenging neighborhoods. His efforts have been recognized and featured in various newspapers, including the Star Ledger, Wall Street Journal, N.J.Com, Bergen Record, and the Herald News. Additionally, he mentors children throughout the state and frequently speaks at different forums. Kenyatta Stewart's commitment to his family is also a significant aspect of his life, and he even donated a kidney to his father in June 2006.

Mr. Stewart has received numerous honors from organizations for his legal expertise and community contributions. The Caribbean Bar Association named him a Young Trail Blazer, and he has also been recognized with the Rising Stars award from Super Lawyers Magazine and as one of the Top 100 Black Lawyers.

Regarding his education, Kenyatta Stewart obtained his Juris Doctorate from Hofstra University School of Law in Hempstead, New York, in May 2007. During his time at Hofstra, he was involved in various activities such as the Black Law Student Association (BLSA) and the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition. Additionally, he participated in the National Institute for Trial Advocacy Program. Prior to his law degree, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at William Paterson University.

Bar Admission

• State of New Jersey Bar
• State of New York Bar
• United States District Court of New Jersey

Kenyatta Stewart's dedication to justice, public service, and making a positive impact in the lives of others is evident through his multifaceted career as an accomplished attorney and community advocate,.