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Her track record includes securing an $806 million judgment for the Federal Housing Finance Agency against Nomura and RBS, a case that remains a cornerstone of residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) law. Championing Public Interest and Student Rights

: She represents the Litigation Oversight Committee for Genesis Global Holdco, seeking over $2.2 billion for creditors from Digital Currency Group. lena konanova new

In a major multi-million dollar victory, Konanova and her team secured a novel class settlement with Navient . The agreement mandated enhanced practices for public service workers—including teachers, nurses, and police officers—and funneled millions into a non-profit dedicated to student loan counseling. She successfully defended and secured a unanimous affirmance of this approval before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Her track record includes securing an $806 million

Konanova played a lead role in the landmark settlement for the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) against the government over the mismanagement of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This victory helped secure over $6 billion in loan forgiveness for more than 100,000 public service workers as of 2022. The agreement mandated enhanced practices for public service

In April 2024, Konanova was part of a legal team suing the U.S. Department of Education on behalf of teachers who had been denied loan forgiveness, which she described as a devastating "gut-punch" to the educators who had planned their lives around this promise.

Lena Konanova is a seasoned litigator specializing in complex commercial disputes, high-stakes arbitrations, and regulatory matters. Known for her ability to handle matters involving Fortune 500 companies and complex financial products, she represents clients across various sectors, including finance, technology, and clean energy.