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Alessandra Brainard represents businesses, public entities, and other institutional clients in civil litigation matters, including commercial disputes, governmental and municipal liability claims, toxic tort actions, and other high-exposure matters in state and federal courts. She advises clients throughout all stages of a dispute, from early case assessment through trial preparation and resolution, and has experience with substantive motion practice, complex discovery, appellate briefing, and alternative dispute resolution. Alessandra works closely with clients to develop litigation strategies that advance their objectives, manage risk, and position them for favorable outcomes. In addition to her practice, she maintains an active pro bono commitment, assisting Philadelphians with a range of legal matters and supporting access to justice and fair representation.

She previously served as a clerk in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, where she drafted opinions and orders deciding both dispositive and non-dispositive motions.

While in law school, she served as Chairperson of the Moot Court Board, Dean’s Ambassador, Executive Board Member of the Emerging Technology Legal Society, and Student Ambassador for the Office of Admissions. Upon graduating with a concentration in Litigation and Dispute Resolution, she received the Faculty Recognition Award and the Maura Buri Memorial Excellence in Student Research Prize.

Education

J.D., Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 2023
B.A., Elon University, 2018, Strategic Communications, Minor in Political Science

Recognitions

Philadelphia Bar Association, “Large Firm Management Committee Public Service Award” (July 2026)

Memberships

Philadelphia Bar Association

NovUs Board, Chapter of the Villanova Law Alumni Association

State Bar Licenses

Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Court Admissions

U.S. District Ct., E.D. of Pennsylvania