Yaffa A. Meeran

Associate Litigation

Washington, D.C. +1 202 389 3330

Yaffa A. Meeran

Overview

Yaffa Meeran is a litigation associate in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Her practice focuses on complex trial litigation in federal and state courts across the country. Yaffa also maintains an active pro bono practice.

VanCleave v. Abbott Laboratories. Counsel for Abbott defending action in the Superior Court for the State of California (Santa Clara County) challenging Abbott’s labeling statements on its PediaSure products.

Laborers Local #231 Pension Fund v. Cowen et al. Counsel for Lionbridge and HIG Capital in shareholder litigation arising out of take-private transaction.

United States v. Honeywell International Inc. Counsel for Honeywell International Inc. in False Claims Act case brought by the U.S. Department of Justice accusing Honeywell of selling allegedly defective ballistic material used in body armor worn by law enforcement officers.

Law ClerkChief Judge Orlando L. GarciaUnited States District Court for the Western District of Texas

InternUnited States Department of Justice, Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch, National Courts Section

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Thought Leadership

Publications

Note, "As Justice So Requires: Making the Case for a Limited Reading of § 230 of the Communications Decency Act," George Washington Law Review, Vol. 86, 2018

Credentials

Admissions & Qualifications

  • District of Columbia
  • New York

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil

Education

  • The George Washington University Law SchoolJ.D.with Honors2018

    Associate, The George Washington University Law Review

    George Washington Law Moot Court Board

  • University of Texas at AustinB.B.A., Financewith Honors2015