Goodwin Associate Viona J. Harris, from Washington, DC, practices in Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Financial Services Litigation, and more.

Viona J. Harris

Associate
Viona J. Harris
Washington, DC
+1 202 346 4145

Viona Harris is a senior associate in Goodwin’s Complex Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Consumer Financial Services Litigation practices. Viona joined Goodwin in 2018.

Experience

Viona’s practice includes representing financial services, banking and other corporate clients in consumer financial class actions, and other complex litigation arising under various consumer protection and privacy statutes including RESPA, TILA, FDCPA, FCRA, UDAAP, TCPA, ROSCA, and ERISA.  Viona also regularly defends clients in enforcement proceedings and government investigations brought by the CFPB, DOJ, FTC, NYDFS, and other various state and federal agencies.

Additionally, Viona provides guidance to financial institutions regarding their advertising and marketing practices as it pertains to the aforementioned regulations, and has presented CLEs on various topics related to CFPB enforcement, social media & ethics, and emerging issues in consumer finance.

Viona is also a lead editor of the firm’s Consumer Finance insights blog.

Professional Activities

Viona is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and serves on the advisory board of the Northeast Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA).

Viona’s pro bono experience includes representing students in cases involving civil rights and disability rights violations, representing clients with criminal records in expungement proceedings, and advising non-profit organizations on economic security and racial equity issues.

Credentials

Education

JD2018

New York University School of Law

(cum laude)

MA2015

University of Michigan

BSCE2013

University of Maryland

(with Honors)

Admissions

Bars

  • District of Columbia

Thought Leadership

Her recent speaking engagements include:

Her recent publications include: