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Annette Lynn Favetta
Associate
Annette concentrates her practice on white collar defense and investigations and maintains an active antitrust and commercial litigation practice.
She is particularly adept at drafting a vast range of motions and briefings, and has experience second chairing, regularly preparing for depositions and witness interviews, conducting legal research, and assisting in case strategy.
Annette maintains an active pro bono practice and counsels clients on a diverse range of matters related to immigration and contract disputes. She represented a tenant in a commercial rent dispute, where she prepared for trial and negotiated a settlement that allowed the tenant to retain her business amidst pandemic challenges. Additionally, she assisted two high school-age boys in obtaining green cards through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, which prevented their separation from their mother and enabled them to pursue higher education.
Prior to joining the firm, Annette was an intern at the Office of the New York State Attorney General where she conducted interviews for ongoing investigations and assisted in actions related to consumer protection violations.
- The Legal Aid Society’s 2021 Pro Bono Publica Award
- The Abraham Abramovsky Award for outstanding performance in Trial Advocacy
- Texas Young Lawyers Trial Advocacy Competition Finalist
- American Association for Justice Trial Advocacy Regional Champions
Credentials
Education
Annette received her J.D., cum laude, from the Fordham University School of Law in 2020 where she was a member of the Fordham Urban Law Journal, Brendan Moore Trial Advocates, and the Moot Court Board. She received her B.A. in International Studies and Classics with a Minor in Voice from The Johns Hopkins University in 2017.
Admissions
- New Jersey
- New York
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