Practice areas: White Collar Crimes, International, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in Washington DC since: 2019
Education: Temple University Beasley School of Law
Languages spoken: English, French, German
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Blerina Jasari, a distinguished partner at Boyle & Jasari LLP, operates from offices in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Focusing on international criminal law, transnational criminal law and white collar criminal defense, she offers unrivaled legal representation to both individuals and corporations embroiled in criminal investigations, trials, and parallel civil and administrative proceedings.
Ms. Jasari provides adept guidance on complex legal frameworks such as the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s economic sanctions, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Her adroitness extends to representing clients before prestigious bodies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), various State Attorneys General and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
With a foundational commitment to justice and client welfare, Ms. Jasari approaches each case with analytical precision and unwavering dedication. Recognizing the profound trust her clients place in her, she is entrusted with delivering outcomes that safeguard their livelihoods and freedoms. Her clients find a resolute advocate in her, especially during their most challenging times. Each case she takes on is driven by her obligation to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients, whether through dismissals or vigorous court trials.
Following her foundational law education in Germany and an LL.M. focused on French and European Union Law in France, Ms. Jasari deepened her passion by pursuing an LL.M. in international legal studies in the United States. Her talent in international law shone brightly during the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court competition, where she claimed the title of German National Champion and achieved global recognition for her outstanding pleading skills.
Ms. Jasari's career path is marked by pivotal roles such as her impactful contributions at the Prosecutor’s Office for the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, where she prosecuted prominent individuals like Ratko Mladić. Her journey in the United States featured roles at a prestigious Manhattan law firm and as a clerk for a judge at the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia.
Licensed to practice in New York (2016) and Washington, D.C. (2019), Ms. Jasari's knowledge is enhanced by her fluency in Albanian, English, German and French, positioning her as a formidable practitioner in international legal arenas, especially in Southeastern Europe. An accomplished author, she has enriched the legal discourse by contributing to several esteemed publications on white collar crime and international justice.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense: White Collar, International, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Criminal DefenseFocus areas
Arbitration, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Criminal Law - Federal, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Mediation, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime
- 40% Criminal Defense: White Collar
- 30% International
- 20% Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 10% Criminal Defense
First Admitted: 2019, Washington DC
Professional Webpage: https://www.boylejasari.com/our-team/blerina-jasari/
Bar / Professional Activity
- New York, 2016
- District of Columbia, 2019
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- Deutsch-Amerikanische Juristen-Vereinigung (German-American Lawyers' Association), 2023
- Public Investors Advocate Bar Association, 2023
Educational Background
- Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany, Diplomjurist, 2014
- University of Cergy-Pontoise, France, Master of Laws, LL.M., Major: French and European Union Law, 2009
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Editorial Team Member, Transatlantic Law Journal
- Co-Author, “Intervention before the International Court of Justice – A Critical Examination of the Court’s Recent Decision in Germany v. Italy”, NUJS Law Review, National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, Vol. 6, 2013 No. 1 (Dec. 2013)
- Author, “The Effectivity and Equity of the European Emission Trade”, “l’Union européenne: une Europe sociale et solidaire? Crises et perspectives” Mare & Martin 2015, Collection Droit Public
- Co-Author, “New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent’s Regulations Impose Strict Senior Officer Certification Requirements on Financial Institutions”, JD Supra Business Advisor (Dec. 2015)
- Contributing author, “The Ever-Changing Compliance Landscape: What is the Next Wave?”, 2016 OECD Integrity Forum, Fighting the Hidden Tariff: Global Trade without Corruption (April 2016)
- Co-Author, The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia closes but the Kosovo Specialist Chamber has yet to Begin, Zeri (Dec. 28, 2017)
- Co-Author, The Special Investigative Measures of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers: Are the Protections Adequate?, International Enforcement Law Reporter, Vol. 34, Issue 1 (Jan. 26, 2018)
- Author, Fraud Against the U.S. Government, Transatlantic Law Journal, Vol. 1, Issue 1, (Aug. 2023)
- Author, How Shaquille O’Neal and Madonna are Navigating Cryptocurrency Class Action Lawsuits, Transatlantic Law Journal, Vol. 2, Issue 1, (Jan. 2024)
Honors
- German National Champion, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court competition
- Legal 500, Washington DC Elite 2025
- Super Lawyers 2025
- Washington DC Rising Star 2024
Office location for Blerina Jasari
1050 Connecticut Ave NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 771-328-9638
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2024 - 2025