Atty. Yelena Konanova

Atty. Yelena Konanova

Yelena Konanova is a lawyer practicing appeals, contracts & agreements, financial markets and services and 2 other areas of law. Yelena received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Yelena Konanova at a glance

Yelena Konanova is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on contracts, litigation, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2008) and Northwestern University B.A. (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Yelena Konanova is a lawyer practicing appeals, contracts & agreements, financial markets and services and 2 other areas of law
  • Yelena received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Yelena practices at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Yelena Konanova's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Yelena Konanova

Where is Yelena Konanova's law office located?
Yelena Konanova's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Yelena Konanova handle?
Yelena Konanova focuses on contracts, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Yelena Konanova practiced law?
Yelena Konanova has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Yelena Konanova go to law school?
Yelena Konanova earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (—).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2008
Northwestern University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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