After law school , Crowell served as Assistant Corporation Counsel in the New York City Law Department , in its Tax & Condemnation Division and Legal Counsel Division ( 1997 – 2002 ) . In 2001 , he directed New York City 's World Trade Center Death Certificate Program and was counsel at the city 's Family Assistance Center , aiding families of victims of the September 11 attacks . In these roles , Crowell facilitated cross-agency cooperation to fast-track death certificates and paperwork for victims of the attacks of September 11 . Crowell also oversaw the direction of aid to the victims ' families
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Anthony Crowell