Bianca is a litigator who focuses her practice on complex civil disputes. She has experience conducting legal research, drafting memoranda, motions, and letters, and participating in a jury trial. Bianca is also an active participant in Mintz’s pro bono efforts.
While earning her JD, Bianca worked in Fordham Law’s Securities Litigation and Arbitration Clinic. She also served as a legal intern in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York, where she provided assistance on a medical fraud settlement and a civil rights trial.
In law school, Bianca additionally served as the editor-in-chief of the Dispute Resolution Society, as an associate editor for Fordham Law Moot Court, and was on the staff of the Fordham International Law Journal.
Prior to law school, Bianca worked as a paralegal for the Human Rights Campaign.
viewpoints
DOJ Confronts the Opportunities and Obstacles of AI
February 27, 2024 | Blog | By Cory S. Flashner, Bianca Bernardi
In remarks given at the University of Oxford on February 14, 2024, Deputy Attorney General (“DAG”) Lisa O. Monaco announced the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) latest approach to artificial intelligence: naming the DOJ’s first Chief Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Officer.
Providing Sanctuary for Survivors
December 13, 2023 | Article
Sanctuary for Families is the leading provider and advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. Last year alone, the organization provided vital support to over 7,200 adults and children facing adversity. Read more about Mintz's pro bono work with Sanctuary for Families.
News & Press
Mintz Secures Asylum for Pro Bono Client
October 08, 2024
Mintz secured asylum for a pro bono client who suffered severe violence for several years at the hands of her partner and a gang in Honduras.
Recognition & Awards
William M. Tendy Federal Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition: Champion (2023)
Dean Jerome Prince Memorial Evidence Moot Court Competition: Finalist and 2nd Best Brief (2022)
ABA National Arbitration Competition: Finalist (2022)
ABA Regional Arbitration Competition: Regional Champion (2021)
Maurice Wormser Memorial Moot Court Competition: Finalist (2021)