Biography
Molly Rao is an associate in the Litigation & Investigations Group.
She is an experienced first-chair litigator, who has represented multi-national companies in a wide variety of IP matters, complex commercial disputes, and internal investigations. Molly has handled all aspects of civil litigation at the trial and appellate level in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitrations. In particular, she has managed complex discovery matters, conducted direct examinations of an expert witness, taken and defended depositions, and worked with experts to develop reports and present hearing testimony. Molly also has extensive motion, trial, and appellate brief writing experience. She routinely counsels clients on regulatory matters and sensitive government investigations involving allegations of financial fraud, securities fraud, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the False Claims Act.
Molly previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Susan Richard Nelson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. Molly received her JD from Cornell Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona.
Capabilities
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
Cornell Law School
- J.D., 2014
University of Arizona
- B.S., 2011
- magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- New York
Publications
- “When a Complaint is Actually Frivolous: Threatening to Seek Rule 11 Sanctions as an Appropriate and Effective Strategy,” New York Law Journal (2025)
Areas of Focus
Credentials
Education
Cornell Law School
- J.D., 2014
University of Arizona
- B.S., 2011
- magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- New York
Publications
- “When a Complaint is Actually Frivolous: Threatening to Seek Rule 11 Sanctions as an Appropriate and Effective Strategy,” New York Law Journal (2025)