Dara is an associate in the firm’s litigation group. Dara’s practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, restructuring litigation, and white collar and securities matters. Dara also maintains a robust pro bono practice, including through various Criminal Justice Act engagements.

Dara graduated with a B.A. summa cum laude in English literature and concentration in English as a second language (ESL) education from The University of Memphis. Prior to law school, Dara worked as an ESL educator and aide in Memphis city public schools. 

Dara earned their J.D. magna cum laude from Tulane University Law School, where they were named to the Order of the Coif and served as managing editor of the Tulane Law Review and president of the Public Interest Law Foundation.

During law school, Dara served as a judicial extern to the Honorable James L. Dennis of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and as a legal assistant to various public interest organizations, including Amara Legal Center, Tulane Domestic Violence Clinic and The Pro Bono Project.