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Lena Konanova specializes in complex commercial litigation, focusing on cases with significant social and economic impact. She has been named one of Bloomberg Law's "40 Under 40" for her legal prowess and commitment to public interest law. Recent Key Victories & Cases

: Hon. Kim McLane Wardlaw, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Over a single tracking period, Kononova traveled to 13 different countries , covering a distance equivalent to roughly 1.5 times around the Earth .

Konanova's reputation is not built on accolades alone but on the tangible, high-impact results she delivers for her clients. Her caseload provides a window into the "new" developments in her career—the cutting-edge legal battles she is currently fighting. lena konanova new

Immigrated to the U.S. at age nine to flee religious persecution in the former Soviet Union (now Ukraine).

In a major multi-million dollar victory, Konanova and her team secured a novel class settlement with Navient . The agreement mandated enhanced practices for public service workers—including teachers, nurses, and police officers—and funneled millions into a non-profit dedicated to student loan counseling. She successfully defended and secured a unanimous affirmance of this approval before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

The National Law Journal named her a "Plaintiffs' Lawyer Trailblazer," while Law360 and the New York Law Journal designated her as a "Rising Star" in commercial litigation. Kim McLane Wardlaw, U

: She regularly represents major clean energy entities against both governmental bodies and market competitors to protect regulatory frameworks and commercial infrastructure. Industry Recognitions

: She played a vital role in representing Fairfield Sentry Limited, seeking to recover approximately $6 billion in redemption payments related to the Madoff Ponzi scheme. Consumer Protection : Named a "Rising Star" in consumer protection by

She continues to maintain prominent placement in The Legal 500 for her specialized expertise in high-stakes corporate disputes. 3. Shaping the Next Generation: New Internal Roles Her caseload provides a window into the "new"

, where her legal practice has recovered billions of dollars for commercial plaintiffs, protected Fortune 500 corporations, and established landmark civil rights precedents. As a trial and appellate attorney recognized across the legal industry, Konanova represents the "new guard" of elite litigators. She pairs a high-stakes corporate practice with a deep commitment to systemic equity and institutional evolution.

: She advises Fortune 500 companies in antitrust and intellectual property disputes, while also leading legal strategies for clean energy innovators.