Brianna Howard is a Los Angeles litigator with experience in complex business litigation, arbitration, class action defense, and multi-district litigation. Brianna manages all phases of litigation and advises clients across a variety of industries including pharmaceutical, health care, technology, retail, and financial services.
Prior to joining Ballard Spahr, Brianna worked as a senior litigation associate at an Am Law 20 law firm. In this role, she represented several Fortune 500 companies and financial entities in disputes concerning data privacy, intellectual property, breach of contract, consumer protection, product liability, business torts, and government investigations. She also led an active pro bono practice dedicating time to assisting asylum seekers and victims of domestic violence.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
Brianna has worked with the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice to advise domestic violence victims in connection with requests for restraining orders and custody disputes.
Judicial Externships
Hon. Saundra B. Armstrong, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Spring 2015
Professional Activities
Section of Litigation Liaison, ABA Young Lawyers Division, 2024-present
Social Media Co-Chair, ABA Section of Litigation, 2023-present
Editorial Board Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association Los Angeles Lawyer, 2023-present
Ambassador, California Minority Counsel Program, 2023-present
Member, Association of Business Trial Lawyers, 2021-present
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, “Ones to Watch,” 2023, 2024
The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, California, 2019-2023
Speaking Engagements
“The Rise of CBDCs and Stable Coins: Legal and Regulatory Insight,” National Bar Association, October 27, 2021
“Issues in Video Game Copyright Litigation,” Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP IP Practice Group, February 23, 2021
“Extra Life of the Author: Issues in Video Game Copyright Litigation,” ABA IP Litigation Section, November 12, 2020
Publications
“Class/Collective Actions in the United States: Overview (2020),” Practical Law, September 1, 2020
“Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Billion-Dollar World of Virtual Gaming,” TechCrunch, January 23, 2018
“Here Are Some of the Legal Implications of Virtual Reality in Esports,” Forbes, October 24, 2017
“To Avoid Copyright Disaster, the Future of Game Streaming is Licensing,” VentureBeat, August 23, 2017
“Top Ten Legal Issues to Watch When It Comes to Esports,” Forbes, May 19, 2017
Credentials
Education
University of California Law San Francisco, Hastings College of Law (J.D. 2016)
Executive Editor, Hastings Women’s Law Journal, Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Board Member, Competitor, UC Hastings Moot Court Team, Fall 2014-Spring 2016
Executive Board Member, Black Law Students Association, 2014-2015
University of California, Los Angeles (B.A. 2012)