Sara Tofighbakhsh

Sara Tofighbakhsh’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation at both the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal courts. Her practice spans a broad range of subject matters, including complex business litigation and white collar criminal defense.

Ms. Tofighbakhsh is a skilled legal researcher, writer, and advocate. She contributes to every stage of the case, including conducting in-depth factual and legal research, drafting important motions and briefs, developing case strategy, and preparing for argument and trial.

Prior to joining MoloLamken, Ms. Tofighbakhsh served as a law clerk to the Honorable Gerard E. Lynch of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. She also clerked for the Honorable Denise Cote of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Ms. Tofighbakhsh’s clerkship experience gives her invaluable insight into the development of cases, ranging from the care involved in initiating suits and engaging in motion practice at the district court level to the strategic presentation of issues on appeal. She uses that experience to plan ahead and advance case strategies.

Publications

• Racial Gerrymandering After Rucho v. Common Cause: Untangling Race and Party, 120 Colum. L. Rev. 1885 (2020)