People: Giovanna A. Ferrari, Partner

Biography
Ms. Ferrari is a partner in the Litigation Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. She has counseled and represented clients in all phases of litigation, including at trial, at temporary restraining/injunction proceedings, at mediation, in AAA, JAMS, FINRA and ASBCA arbitrations, and in appellate proceedings. Ms. Ferrari is experienced in state and federal class action defense.
Ms. Ferrari specializes in commercial and business litigation affecting all industries with a special focus on the financial services, government contractor, and retail/hospitality industries. Ms. Ferrari defends companies against securities claims, commercial and government contract disputes, fraud and misrepresentation claims, common law and statutory business tort claims, and California statutory consumer fraud claims. Ms. Ferrari counsels clients in internal investigations regarding regulatory compliance, and litigates fiduciary duty and director/officer disputes. Ms. Ferrari is also experienced in employment litigation (including defense of wage and hour class actions, discrimination and harassment claims, and California Labor Code violation claims, and prosecution of trade secret claims).
Ms. Ferrari is the Vice Chair of the San Francisco Office Litigation Practice Group. Ms. Ferrari is an active member of the Firm Trial Team and the New Matter Intake Committee. Ms. Ferrari is also on the Lawyer Development Committee and the Associate Coaching Committee which both focus on the growth, development and mentoring of associates. Ms. Ferrari is the Firm Litigation Lead for the Future Employer Taskforce.
Ms. Ferrari is a partner in the Litigation Department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. She has counseled and represented clients in all phases of litigation, including at trial, at temporary restraining/injunction proceedings, at mediation, in AAA, JAMS, FINRA and ASBCA arbitrations, and in appellate proceedings. Ms. Ferrari is experienced in state and federal class action defense.
Ms. Ferrari specializes in commercial and business litigation affecting all industries with a special focus on the financial services, government contractor, and retail/hospitality industries. Ms. Ferrari defends companies against securities claims, commercial and government contract disputes, fraud and misrepresentation claims, common law and statutory business tort claims, and California statutory consumer fraud claims. Ms. Ferrari counsels clients in internal investigations regarding regulatory compliance, and litigates fiduciary duty and director/officer disputes. Ms. Ferrari is also experienced in employment litigation (including defense of wage and hour class actions, discrimination and harassment claims, and California Labor Code violation claims, and prosecution of trade secret claims).
Ms. Ferrari is the Vice Chair of the San Francisco Office Litigation Practice Group. Ms. Ferrari is an active member of the Firm Trial Team and the New Matter Intake Committee. Ms. Ferrari is also on the Lawyer Development Committee and the Associate Coaching Committee which both focus on the growth, development and mentoring of associates. Ms. Ferrari is the Firm Litigation Lead for the Future Employer Taskforce.
Education
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J.D., University of San Francisco, magna cum laude (2003)
- B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (2000)
Admissions
- California
Courts
- California Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Courtfor the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
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- 3/29/2018 Greg Markel to Moderate and Gina Ferrari to Speak at NYCLA Webinar: "Cyan, Inc. v. Beaver Country Employees Retirement Fund: What it Means; What We Can Expect"
- 8/29/2017 Gerald L. Pauling II and Giovanna A. Ferrari to Serve as Panelists for the ABA's Trial Practice Webinar "Social Media and Jury Selection 101: Guidelines Every Litigator Should Know"