Rebecca C. Mandel

Rebecca C. Mandel is a skilled trial lawyer with wide experience handling complex commercial disputes across federal and state courts nationwide. She has led cases from early litigation steps to trial and appeal, earning favorable verdicts for clients in major sectors like pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and life sciences.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, where she graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in 2003. She earned her Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 2006, graduating cum laude. During law school, she gained practical experience through the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, which led to her receiving the Professional Responsibility Award from the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Northeast Chapter.

Rebecca brings focused litigation experience in areas including false advertising, Lanham Act claims, unfair competition, contract disputes, and consumer protection matters. Her background includes success in multidistrict litigation and class action defense, where her deep legal insight and courtroom skill have made her a strong advocate for clients.

Rebecca sharpened her legal approach during a clerkship with the Honorable Peter J. Messitte of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Since then, she has built a reputation as a strategic and persuasive litigator. Recognized by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” in Washington, D.C. from 2014 to 2021, she continues to stand out for her sharp legal thinking and trial performance.

Rebecca is also committed to pro bono work, with awards for efforts in fair housing and employment discrimination. She holds Bar admissions in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, and is admitted in several federal courts, including the Fourth Circuit and the Federal Circuit. Her experience includes bench and jury trials that have resulted in multimillion-dollar verdicts and favorable outcomes for large corporations.

Rebecca C. Mandel is a trusted advocate for companies facing serious legal risk, known for her preparation, clarity, and command in the courtroom. She continues to help clients resolve high-impact disputes with precision and success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hogan Lovells
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Maryland
• Virginia

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duke University
  BA with Cum Laude

Awards & Badges