Atty. Tanya A. Bovée

Atty. Tanya A. Bovée

Tanya A. Bovée is a principal in the Hartford, Connecticut, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors.

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About Tanya A. Bovée at a glance

Tanya A. Bovée is a employment and litigation attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Jackson Lewis PC. Admitted to practice in New York, United States and Connecticut, United States. Educated at Quinnipiac University (J.D., 2001) and University of New Haven (BS). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Hartford) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tanya A. Bovée is a principal in the Hartford, Connecticut, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors
  • Tanya represents employers in a wide range of issues related to employment law, bringing a practical approach that is focused on achieving clients’ goals and based on almost 20 years of employment law experience
  • Tanya advises employers in a wide range of industries, including life sciences, retail, automotive, manufacturing, and hospitality, on navigating myriad complex employment laws, including multi-state compliance, internal complaints, leaves, performance management, and terminations
  • She partners with companies around the country to develop diversity, equity and inclusion strategies
  • Tanya has a diversity and inclusion certificate from Cornell University and conducts customized diversity, inclusion, and bias workplace education sessions and has presented hundreds of in-house training sessions for executives, management, and employees regarding equal employment opportunity, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation
  • Tanya’s practice also includes working with employers to comply with their affirmative action obligations, oversee the preparation of affirmative action plans, and defend compliance reviews
  • And, Tanya has an active litigation practice, defending employers in federal and state courts and administrative agencies
  • Tanya is consistently recognized for her excellent work and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Among other awards, Tanya has received the Best Lawyers "under 40" award from the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association and the Ladder Award from the Connecticut Bar Association for having “left the ladder down” for women to follow in her footsteps
  • She is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America and has been included in the top 50 Connecticut Super Lawyers and top 25 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers
  • Tanya has been a board member for the Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association for almost 20 years and is a past president
  • She sits on the board of the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity and regularly speaks about advancing diversity in the legal profession

Practice Areas Explained

Tanya A. Bovée's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tanya A. Bovée handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tanya A. Bovée

Where is Tanya A. Bovée's law office located?
Tanya A. Bovée's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Jackson Lewis PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tanya A. Bovée handle?
Tanya A. Bovée focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
Where did Tanya A. Bovée go to law school?
Tanya A. Bovée earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (BS).
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What awards or recognition has Tanya A. Bovée received?
Tanya A. Bovée's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Hartford); Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19.

Education

J.D.
Quinnipiac University
- 2001
BS
University of New Haven
- In Progress

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Hartford)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 25 Women Lawyers in Connecticut”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 50 Women Lawyers in New England”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 50 Lawyers in Connecticut”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Diversity Council, Multicultural Leader
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Best Lawyers under 40 (2009)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Eastern Region Lawyers of Color, inaugural “Hot List” award (2013)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Connecticut Law Tribune, one of the “Dozen who Made a Difference”
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Connecticut Law Tribune, "New Leaders in the Law" (2012)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Hartford)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Hartford)
- 2022

Bar Admissions

New York, United States
Connecticut, United States

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