White & Case
  Melissa Marie Laferriere
Associate
New York

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Practice Experience
Ms. Laferriere is an associate in the firm's commercial litigation practice group. She has represented clients in connection with complex civil litigation, international arbitration, internal investigations, bankruptcy claims and other various state and federal law matters. Ms. Laferriere has also represented several clients in the investment management sector.

Ms. Laferriere has worked on trial teams representing clients before state courts and international arbitral tribunals.

Ms. Laferriere has represented clients in various pro bono matters, including matrimonial and family matters and environmental matters. She has also served on numerous firm committees including: the Lawyers' Committee, the Summer Committee and the Women's Initiative.

Bars and Courts
New York State Bar
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Education
JD, Fordham University School of Law, magna cum laude, 2006
BA, Tulane University, cum laude, 2003

Languages
English

Citizenship
United States

Publications

Recent Pro Bono Awards