NiaLena Caravasos is widely recognized for sharing practical insights on federal criminal defense, white-collar crime, forensic psychiatry, and ethics in leadership through university teaching, professional publications, CLE programs, and media commentary.

• Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
  Guest lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry’s Forensic Fellowship Program under the directorship of world-renowned forensic psychiatrist Robert L. Sadoff, M.D., focusing on ethical, scientific, and legal dimensions of forensic practice and its application in federal criminal defense.
• Oxford University Press Chapter Contributor
  Co-author contributor to Dr. Robert Sadoff’s most recent book, in The Evolution of Forensic Psychiatry: History, Current Developments, Future Directions (chapter: “The Growing Intersection of Forensic Psychiatry and Federal Criminal Defense”), reflecting cross-disciplinary analysis of mental health and criminal law.

• Aspatore/Thomson Reuters—Inside the Minds: Jury Selection in Criminal Cases
  Co-author of “The Artistic Science of Jury Selection and Trials,” offering practical trial strategy for criminal practitioners.

• The Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
  Lecturer to graduate students enrolled in a joint J.D. and MBA program on the intricacies of white-collar fraud with a focus on strategic legal maneuvers necessary in negotiations and trials as well as ethical considerations and the importance for transparency within the financial sector. Find out more
  Lecturer to graduate students enrolled in a joint J.D. and MBA program on successfully negotiates/settlements versus proceeding to litigation in matters alleging securities and financial fraud based upon strategies derived from The Art of War.
• Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Criminal Law Symposium
  Lecturer at multiple CLE seminars on criminal law topics.
• Scholarly & Bar Publications
  Co-author (mentor and former law partner with F. Emmett Fitzpatrick) of “Ineffective Assistance of Counsel,” published in The Philadelphia Lawyer, PACDL’s The Forum, and The Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest.

• Quoted Legal Analyst for The Legal Intelligencer, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, The New York Times, Thomson Reuters, The Guardian and other outlets on current criminal law issues.
• Civil Rights Programming at the University of Pennsylvania
  Co-panelist with Law Professor and one of the nation’s leading civil rights attorneys, David Rudovsky, to educate students and NYRA members on civil rights and best practices for asserting those rights.

Active participation in respected legal organizations allows NiaLena Caravasos, a Philadelphia federal criminal defense attorney, to remain at the forefront of evolving laws, courtroom strategies, and professional ethics. Her involvement in these distinguished associations—many of which are membership by invitation only—reflects a career committed to vigorous advocacy in complex cases, including white-collar defense, federal criminal trials, and high-stakes litigation. By engaging with these networks, she continuously enhances her ability to deliver strategic, informed, and client-focused representation in federal and state courts nationwide.

Memberships include:

• Federal Criminal Bar, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• Association of Federal Defense Attorneys (AFDA)
• Philadelphia Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL)
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
• The National Trial Lawyers (membership by invitation only)
• The National Trial Lawyers, Criminal Trial Lawyers’ Association (membership by invitation only)
• The College of Physicians of Philadelphia; Section on Medicine, Ethics & the Law (membership by invitation only)
• American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (membership by invitation only)
• Women’s White Collar Defense Association
• Wharton Alumni Club of Philadelphia
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) (fellowship by invitation only)

Over the years, NiaLena Caravasos has achieved notable results across a wide spectrum of high-stakes federal criminal matters.

Explore her track record of success in:

• Organized Crime – Strategic defenses in complex federal prosecutions involving alleged organized criminal enterprises.
• White Collar Crime – Vigorous representation in financial fraud, securities violations, and corporate investigations.
• Terrorism – Defense strategies for clients facing politically sensitive and high-profile charges.
• Federal Government Investigations – Proactive responses to grand jury and agency-led investigations.
• Medical Professionals – Protecting the reputations and licenses of healthcare providers.
• Tax Crimes – Defending against allegations of tax evasion, fraud, and related offenses.
• Cryptocurrencies – Navigating uncharted territory in blockchain and cryptocurrency-related cases.
• Sex Crimes & Child Pornography – Securing acquittals and charge dismissals in highly sensitive matters.
• Drug Trafficking & Firearms – Achieving favorable verdicts in major federal narcotics and firearms prosecutions.
• Homicides & Death Penalty – Defending clients in the most serious criminal charges with life-or-death consequences.
• Mediation – Bridging divides and resolving disputes outside of court.
• Second Opinions – Offering comprehensive evaluations to guide clients toward stronger defense strategies.

See the full range of NiaLena’s case successes

If you have further questions about your specific federal criminal case or would like to consult with NiaLena Caravasos, a top-rated criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose extensive legal background supports her clients’ defense strategies, please contact our office.