Tania Brief is Senior Strategic Litigation Counsel (Forensics) at the Innocence Project, where she focuses on strategies to address the misapplication of forensic science, which is a leading cause of wrongful conviction. Tania’s work involves direct representation of clients in all stages of litigation, as well as amicus briefing on behalf of both the Innocence Project and groups of scientists, physicians, and other academics who seek to present neutral and accurate information to courts about the scientific underpinnings — or lack thereof – of various forensic disciplines. Tania also consults with and conducts trainings for defense attorneys around the country.

Tania’s commitment to addressing the failures of the criminal legal system was shaped by her nearly 10 years as a public defender at The Bronx Defenders. Tania also served as a law clerk to the Honorable William H. Pauley III, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, and as a litigation associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Tania received her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and her B.A. from Yale University.