Judge Beverly J. Cannone approved a motion to allow New York City attorney Robert Alessi to join Read’s defense team as she prepares for retrial in her criminal case in Norfolk Superior Court, records show.

The newest member of Karen Read’s defense team is a New York City-based attorney who typically represents businesses in environmental and financial fights and has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Massachusetts murder suspect Karen Read returned to court on Tuesday morning, where attorneys debated a series of discovery motions from prosecutors seeking additional evidence as they prepare for a new trial.