Fawaz

Rawda Fawaz

Associate
Washington, DC

I help clients navigate complex challenges across a wide range of disputes.

Rawda Fawaz represents represents clients in high-stakes government investigations, complex business disputes, and litigation, from the first sign of trouble through final resolution. She also defends corporate clients in federal and state investigations and enforcement actions, responding to subpoenas and civil investigative demands, conducting internal investigations. 

Rawda also litigates commercial disputes, including breach of contract and business tort claims. In addition, she represents clients challenging unlawful federal and state government action.  


Rawda is also active in the firm’s pro bono representations, focusing on rule of law, nonprofit grant disputes, human rights, and immigration.  

Before joining Foley Hoag, Rawda served as a law clerk to the Honorable Molly R. Silfen of the United States Court of Federal Claims. 

Education

  • Columbia Law School, J.D., with honors, 2022
  • University of Virginia, B.A., with high honors, 2019 

Bar and Court Admissions

BAR ADMISSIONS
  • Washington, D.C.
  • New York
COURT ADMISSIONS
  • Court of Federal Claims 
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia 

Experience

  • Clerk to the Honorable Molly R. Silfen of the United States Court of Federal Claims

Honors & Involvement

HONORS
  • Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Law School 
  • Editor, Columbia Human Rights Law Review
  • Jane Marks Murphy Prize, 2022 
  • Commendation for Leadership and Commitment in Human Rights, 2022

Publications