Ariel’s practice focuses on civil litigation and appeals in commercial matters before state and federal courts.  Prior to joining the firm, Ariel worked at Ropes & Gray LLP on matters involving complex litigation and government investigations relating to antitrust, securities enforcement, and anti-corruption.  Ariel provided strategic counseling and compliance guidance to clients across a wide range of industries including financial services, health care, and technology companies.

Ariel graduated from Harvard Law School, where she practiced as a student attorney at the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau and served as an editor of the Journal of Law & Gender.  Ariel earned her bachelor’s degree with honors in Government from Georgetown University.

Ariel serves as a Young Lawyer Representative on the American Bar Association’s Committee for Corporate Counseling.