Partner
2001 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
+1 202 223 7455
40 & Under List
Commercial
Securities
A partner in the Litigation Department, Lina Dagnew is a trial lawyer who represents domestic and international clients in various complex commercial and civil litigation matters, as well as in internal investigations, white collar defense and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters. She has jury trial experience in federal and state courts and has counseled clients in pharmaceuticals, financial services, manufacturing, media and other industries. Lina has also handled various litigation and regulatory matters as in-house counsel at one of the largest financial institutions.
Lina’s significant representations include:
Lina maintains an active pro bono practice and has successfully represented clients in civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts as well as administrative proceedings. She serves on the young professional boards of the D.C. Volunteer Lawyers Project and the Urban Justice Center. She is also a contributing author to the Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Review, U.S. Chapter.
During law school, Lina was a member of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, representing clients in housing law, family law, employment law and disability benefits matters.
Updated July 2023