WilmerHale

Partner

Tania Faransso focuses her practice on high-stakes internal and government investigations, particularly involving anti-discrimination matters. She has significant experience conducting sensitive internal investigations regarding reported allegations of sexual misconduct and discrimination, as well as reviews of company culture. She has represented universities in government investigations arising from reported sexual misconduct incidents, and has advised universities on various topics, including policy and regulatory regimes such as Title IX.

Ms. Faransso has also assisted clients navigating congressional inquiries, including document requests, informational briefings and investigative reports.

Ms. Faransso is an experienced litigator, and has represented several major corporations and universities at various stages of litigation, including discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial, and appellate proceedings.

Ms. Faransso shares the firm's commitment to pro bono work. She has represented clients in cases involving complex issues of constitutional law, as well as in actions brought under the Voting Rights Act.

Ms. Faransso is a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Faransso served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Royce C. Lamberth of the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia. While in law school, she held a judicial internship with the Honorable Lee H. Rosenthal of the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

JD, Duke University School of Law, 2010 BS, International Politics, Georgetown University, 2005