Vivaan Nehru is a versatile attorney whose practice spans appellate litigation, financial services regulation, and complex business matters. His clients include national banks, prominent technology companies, mutual funds, and fintech startups. Vivaan’s work involves drafting briefs for the US Supreme Court and appellate courts; advising on compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, TILA, RESPA, and UDAAP; and navigating the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulations. He has also defended clients in high-stakes federal enforcement actions, demonstrating a deep understanding of both litigation and regulatory frameworks.
Vivaan is a former judicial clerk to the Honorable John D. Bates of the US District Court for the District of Columbia as well as to the Honorable Pamela A. Harris of the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Prior to entering firm-based legal practice, Vivaan gained valuable experience through legal internships with the US Attorney’s Office and the Department of Justice. His background also includes significant international and community service, including time as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Peru and as a program assistant with AmeriCorps.
Languages
- Spanish
Admissions
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Court Admissions
- US District Court, District of Columbia and Maryland
- US Court of Appeals, Fourth and Fifth Circuits
Education
- Yale Law School, J.D.: Editor, Yale Law Journal; Articles Editor, Yale Journal of International Law
- Swarthmore College, B.A., Economics and Philosophy: High Honors; Phi Beta Kappa; Brand Blanshard Prize for Best Annual Philosophy Paper
Professional Activities
Judicial Clerkships
- The Honorable John D. Bates, US District Court, District of Columbia
- The Honorable Pamela A. Harris, US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Internships
- US Attorney’s Office
- US Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Public Integrity Section