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ADA Alexandra Borgia is a fictional character, played by Annie Parisse , currently appearing on the long-running NBC drama series '' Law And Order ''. Borgia was appointed in January 2005 by New York County District Attorney Arthur Branch as a replacement for former ADA Serena Southerlyn . She principally assists Executive Assistant DA Jack McCoy , but also often conducts detailed investigations, Arraignment s and hearings independent of McCoy and Branch. Prior to her latest appointment, Borgia was engaged in many drug cases and this resulted in frequent kudos from police officers and fellow attorneys alike. She is also respected among her colleagues for her intelligence and adroit manner in preparing a case for prosecution. Unlike her predecessor, Borgia often agrees with the decisions of her superiors and follows their directions regardless of her own views. She does, however, share many parallels with former ADA Abbie Carmichael , including the latter's Conservatism and cooperation with the police in developing cases. Borgia also has a penchant for investigative work, a trait shared by another former ADA, Paul Robinette (whom she once opposed in a case in the Season 16 episode "Birthright"). While her career in law is young, she comes off as professional as her superiors, balancing Compassion for victims with adherence to legal rules and procedure. This is evident in her dealings with the mother of a victim of faulty Influenza Vaccine in her premiere episode, ''Fluency''. During the episode, McCoy asked her to never again make similar promises to victims' families. This compassion also helps her to get close to victims' families, as demonstrated in "Obsession" when the victim's son said that one of his hobbies was going fishing with his late father, Borgia said that she has similar experiences with her own father growing up. She is also highly respectful and polite in her dealings with colleagues. Simultaneously, she is never afraid to engage in heated byplay with defendants and convicts alike to ensure a successful prosecution. In the episode ''"In God We Trust"'' Borgia indicated her devout Catholicism was a factor in her belief in the religious transformation of a defendant and in arguing with her superiors, she also highlighted her belief in a Christian ideal of forgiveness. |
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