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Danna Khawam
Associate
100 S.E. 3rd Avenue
Suite 2700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
Suite 2700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
danna.khawam@nelsonmullins.com
Danna practices in the areas of commercial litigation and business torts in state and federal courts. She assists in representing clients in matters involving healthcare litigation, class actions, and corporate liability defense.
Danna practices in the areas of commercial litigation and business torts in state and federal courts. She assists in representing clients in matters involving healthcare litigation, class actions, and corporate liability defense.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate and Law Clerk, Nelson Mullins (May 2019–April 2020)
- Intern, Environmental and Consumer Protection, Broward County, FL (May 2018–July 2018)
- Intern, New Jersey law firm office (2016–2017)
- Executive Assistant, New York securities litigation firm (2012–2015)
Educational Activities
- Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law
- Teaching/Research Assistant, Torts & Legal Research & Writing
- MLK Writing Competition, 1st place winner
Languages
- Arabic
Education
-
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
summa cum laude
(2020)
- Nova Law Review, Editor–in–Chief
- President’s 64, Member
- NSU Law Honors Program, Member
- 2020 NAAC ABA National Moot Court Competition, Regional Semifinalist
- National Health Law Moot Court Competition, Octofinalist
- Moot Court Society, Justice for Academics 2018–19 and Oral Advocate
- Book Awards: Legal Research & Writing I, Torts, Constitutional Law I, Family Law
- 2020 NAAC ABA National Moot Court Competition, Regional Semifinalist
- National Health Law Moot Court Competition, Octofinalist
-
Fordham University,
BA,
Political Science
(2017)
- Minors: Arabic and Psychology
Admissions
- Florida
Practice Areas
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate and Law Clerk, Nelson Mullins (May 2019–April 2020)
- Intern, Environmental and Consumer Protection, Broward County, FL (May 2018–July 2018)
- Intern, New Jersey law firm office (2016–2017)
- Executive Assistant, New York securities litigation firm (2012–2015)
Educational Activities
- Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law
- Teaching/Research Assistant, Torts & Legal Research & Writing
- MLK Writing Competition, 1st place winner
Languages
- Arabic
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association, Rising Star Scholarship 2020
- Silver Star Award
- Stephanie Aleong Impact Award Winner
- Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star - Business Litigation (2025)
Danna practices in the areas of commercial litigation and business torts in state and federal courts. She assists in representing clients in matters involving healthcare litigation, class actions, and corporate liability defense.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate and Law Clerk, Nelson Mullins (May 2019–April 2020)
- Intern, Environmental and Consumer Protection, Broward County, FL (May 2018–July 2018)
- Intern, New Jersey law firm office (2016–2017)
- Executive Assistant, New York securities litigation firm (2012–2015)
Educational Activities
- Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law
- Teaching/Research Assistant, Torts & Legal Research & Writing
- MLK Writing Competition, 1st place winner
Languages
- Arabic
Education
-
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
summa cum laude
(2020)
- Nova Law Review, Editor–in–Chief
- President’s 64, Member
- NSU Law Honors Program, Member
- 2020 NAAC ABA National Moot Court Competition, Regional Semifinalist
- National Health Law Moot Court Competition, Octofinalist
- Moot Court Society, Justice for Academics 2018–19 and Oral Advocate
- Book Awards: Legal Research & Writing I, Torts, Constitutional Law I, Family Law
- 2020 NAAC ABA National Moot Court Competition, Regional Semifinalist
- National Health Law Moot Court Competition, Octofinalist
-
Fordham University,
BA,
Political Science
(2017)
- Minors: Arabic and Psychology
Admissions
- Florida
Practice Areas
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association, Rising Star Scholarship 2020
- Silver Star Award
- Stephanie Aleong Impact Award Winner
- Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star - Business Litigation (2025)
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