Natasha is a partner in the firm’s Government Investigations and White Collar Investigation Department. She brings significant experience from private practice and as a former federal prosecutor, offering strategic counsel in disputes involving securities fraud, regulatory enforcement, cybercrime, and commercial litigation.
As an Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) in the Northern District of Georgia, Natasha led complex investigations and prosecutions involving ponzi schemes, wire fraud, money laundering, corporate embezzlement, transnational cybercrimes, access device theft, tax fraud, healthcare fraud, and other white collar offenses. Natasha brings extensive courtroom experience, having represented the United States in multiple jury trials and handled both briefing and arguing appeals. She has also led parallel investigations in coordination with regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), developing significant expertise in cross-agency enforcement matters.
In private practice, Natasha has represented some of the world’s largest financial institutions in high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters. Her experience includes defending clients in Electronic Funds Transfer Act (Regulation E) claims, cryptocurrency-related investigations, and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) customer disputes. She has also served as outside regulatory counsel in hundreds of SEC, FINRA, and state securities inquiries, and continues to advise clients on risk mitigation, compliance, and internal investigations.
Natasha’s commitment to excellence has earned her several accolades, including McGuireWoods’ 2020 Excellence Award and community recognition for her pro bono work and service to aspiring attorneys from underrepresented communities.
Natasha earned her law degree from Emory University School of Law, where she was a Kessler-Edison Scholar, a member of the Order of Barristers, and a recipient of the Dean’s Award for Public Service. She also received the Edward J. Henning Award from the Atlanta Bar Association for excellence in dispute resolution.
- Georgia
- New York
- New Jersey
- Selected for inclusion, “Top 40 Under 40“, The National Black Lawyers, 2019, 2024
- Edward J. Henning Memorial Award, Atlanta Bar Association, 2016
- Co-author, "Turbulent Seas Ahead: New Arbitration Issues for Broker-Dealers," The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, March 10, 2021
- Author, "What Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers Should Expect After the First Wave of COVID-19," Corporate Counsel Business Journal, September 4, 2020
- Author, "Reevaluating New York Times V. Sullivan in the Wake of Modern Day Journalism," American Bar Association, Litigation Committee, The Woman Advocate, February 27, 2019
- Author, SEC Charges Robo-Advisors — Increasing Scrutiny of the Investment Platform, Subject to Inquiry, January 3, 2019
- Author, SEC Increases Activity with Retail Investors: Misappropriation, Consumer FinSights, January 2, 2019
- Author, "Seven Habits Young Lawyers Should Develop to Overcome the Challenge of Litigation Practice," American Bar Association, Litigation Committee, The Woman Advocate, January 5, 2018
- Author, "Are You in Compliance? Municipal Advisor Registration Obligations," American Bar Association, Securities Litigation Section, January 4, 2018
- Emory University School of LawJD2016
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State University of New York at AlbanyBA
Honors College, summa cum laude, Commencement Speaker
2013
- Chair, 2019-2020; Vice Chair, 2018-2019; Litigation Committee, Young Lawyers Division, American Bar Association
- Former Co-President, Pipeline to Practice Foundation
- Member, Diversity Committee of Council, American Bar Association, 2019-2020
- Conference Faculty, Women in Legal & Corporate Leadership Summit, CenterForce, September 17, 2020
- Conference Faculty, "The Future of Roe v. Wade: A Discussion on Recent Legislation," ABA Young Lawyers Division’s Litigation Committee and the ABA Section of Litigation’s Young Advocate Committee, July 25, 2019
- Speaker, "SEC Crackdown on Tech System Compliance," SEC Compliance and Disclosure Update, McGuireWoods LLP SEC Practice Complimentary Webinar Series, March 19, 2019