Gloria Farrisi represents clients in complex civil litigation and administrative proceedings, advising on litigation strategy and compliance with state and federal regulations. Her work involves researching legal issues, drafting motions and memoranda, and preparing and examining witnesses at administrative hearings.

Disputes involving education law can be complicated, and Gloria has experience litigating cases involving special education laws including the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and Section 504, as well as employment discrimination claims, contract disputes, and regulatory complaints filed against schools.

Before joining the firm, Gloria clerked for the Honorable Andrew D. Hurwitz at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and was a litigation associate at a preeminent litigation boutique in Arizona. During law school, Gloria participated in the Intellectual Property and Child & Family Law Clinics, graduated with a certificate in Intellectual Property Law, and served as Note Editor for the Arizona Law Review.

Recognitions

Arizona Law Review, Note Editor

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Award

Stanley Cohn / James Dorsett Award

Horatio Alger National Scholarship

Memberships and Community

Family & Juvenile Law Association, board member

National Association of Counsel for Children

Pride Law, volunteer