OVERVIEW
Farzana Yeager represents a variety of individuals and entities in commercial litigation arising from complex business disputes. She is an experienced litigator with a proven track record in representing clients from pre-litigation to resolution in state and federal courts and commercial arbitration. Farzana has also gained valuable operational insights through her experience as embedded Product Counsel to a leading technology company. Her experience both inside and outside the courtroom have provided Farzana with an understanding of the commercial realities and operational pressures clients face.
Prior to joining White and Williams, Farzana represented institutional investors in complex class action litigation brought under federal securities laws. She is also an experienced appellate litigator, having begun her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Appeals Unit.
Recognition and Involvement
Recognition & Involvement
During her time in law school, Farzana served as co-chair of Villanova University’s National Trial Team and as a member of the Moot Court Board. Farzana was also a Teaching Assistant for Advanced Trial Advocacy and received the International Academy of Trial Lawyers’ Student Advocacy Award upon graduation. She is currently an adjunct faculty member with Villanova University School of Law’s trial advocacy program.
She was named a Pennsylvania "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers for 2024.
Credentials
Bar and Court Admissions
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Education
Villanova University School of Law, JD, 2016
Drexel University LeBow College of Business, BS, 2012
News & Insights
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Lead counsel in AAA arbitration involving Consumer Protection Act, breach of contract, and fraud claims resulting in arbitration award exceeding $5 million for client
- Secured a favorable appellate decision before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirming the District Court’s dismissal of all claims under F.R.C.P. 13(a) and the compulsory counterclaim doctrine.