Zahra Jivani Fenelon represents management clients in labor and employment law matters.
Prior to joining Littler, she was an Immigration Judge at the Houston, Texas, court for two years, presiding over complex immigration cases, adjudicating a myriad of applications including asylum, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status. She oversaw approximately 12 hearings per week and over 50 cases of initial and reset master dockets per week.
Previously as an Assistant U.S. Attorney from May 2015 to July 2023, Zahra prosecuted and tried complex cases involving fraud (including healthcare, tax, and wire fraud), human trafficking, child exploitation, and asset forfeiture. She served on the Attorney Hiring Committee and presented training to attorneys and law enforcement.
Zahra also served as an Assistant District Attorney for nearly nine years, where she litigated approximately 65 trials including murder, fraud, child abuse, and domestic violence cases.