Home / Attorneys / Riley Breakell Riley Breakell Associate Consumer Fraud Protection, Technology and Media, Whistleblower Claims Experience 860.218.2727 Contact Riley Download V-Card With a passion for justice, Riley Breakell litigates class actions and complex cases on behalf of people wronged by corporations. With a passion for justice, Riley Breakell litigates class actions and complex cases on behalf of people wronged by corporations. Specifically, Riley represents families and children who allege social media platforms encouraged addictive behavior resulting in emotional and physical harm, classes of workers deprived of their compensation and benefits, and whistleblowers flagging fraud against the government. Riley also contributes to the firm's appellate practice and has worked on cyber-surveillance, anti-terrorism, and unfair trade practice cases.Before joining Motley Rice, Riley gained valuable experience interning for the Office of the Federal Public Defender in Hartford, Connecticut, and as a legal assistant for Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services in Portland, Oregon. During law school, Riley led the Connecticut Law Review as its Editor-in-Chief and worked as a research and teaching assistant in areas including civil procedure, legislation and regulation, and constitutional law.Riley's academic achievements include the 2022 William F. Starr First Year Award for highest grade point average in the day division, the 2023 UConn School of Law Award for Exceptional Achievement in Scholarship, and three CALI Awards for excellence in class performance. Connect With Riley or call 860.218.2727 Areas of Focus Consumer Fraud Protection Technology and Media Whistleblower Claims Attorney Credentials Education J.D., with honors,, University of Connecticut School of Law, 2023 B.A., magna cum laude,, College of the Holy Cross, 2017 State Licensed In Connecticut Admitted to Practice Before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Education J.D., with honors,, University of Connecticut School of Law, 2023 B.A., magna cum laude,, College of the Holy Cross, 2017
Admitted to Practice Before U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
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