Overview
Potoula Tournas represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters, internal investigations, governmental proceedings, and enforcement actions. She frequently litigates issues in both federal and state courts related to breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, unfair trade practices and land use issues, among others. Potoula has extensive experience providing critical support during pre-trial motion practice, in discovery disputes and in alternative dispute resolution. Potoula also helps clients respond to and resolve criminal, civil and regulatory investigations brought by federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
During law school, Potoula interned with the Honorable Alfred V. Covello in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. Prior to law school, Potoula worked in New York as a litigation paralegal at a leading international law firm.
Potoula is passionate about pro bono work. She has successfully represented veterans facing eviction though the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center, as well as guardians of incapacitated individuals in probate court to secure necessary medications for their children. Potoula also enjoys mentoring high school and college students interested in law school and legal careers.
Education and Credentials
Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D.; Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal, Editor-in-Chief; Mock Trial Society
- Northeastern University, B.A., summa cum laude
Admissions
- State of Connecticut
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- State of New Hampshire
- U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
- U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Affiliations
- Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association
- Connecticut Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Hartford County Bar Association
- Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs
- Association of Greek American Professional Women
Languages
- Greek
Recognition and Community
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Recognitions
Selected to the list of Massachusetts Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, Business Litigation, 2024-2025
CALI Excellence Award in Trial Advocacy, Spring 2020
Community Involvement
King School Alumni Association, Alumni Mentor
News & Insights
Thought Leadership
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New Reporting Requirements in the Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Sectors, November 27, 2024
In The Media
Speaking Engagements
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Thinking About Law School, March 2022