Bio
Roxana Pierce is an international attorney who brings a unique level of diversity and experience to her litigation practice, protecting investor rights and the rights of victims of consumer fraud, waste, and abuse.
Representing governmental and private pension funds, large institutional investors, attorneys general, international banks, asset managers, foreign governments, multi-national corporations, sovereign wealth funds and individuals, Roxana has served clients from more than 20 states and 82 countries, with extensive experience in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Zealous and passionate, Roxana advocates for her clients through litigation, arbitration, mediation, and in negotiations.
Roxana represents clients in consumer protection, securities litigation, products liability, contracts, and other claims in private, group, and class actions. Prior to joining Scott+Scott, Roxana became a seasoned attorney through her experience working on cases against the world’s largest pharmaceutical and automobile manufacturers as well as litigation concerning the 2008 global financial crisis.
The Legal 500 commended Roxana for her "outstanding skills in proactive communication." In addition, Roxana was named a Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyer by Lawdragon in 2024-2026.
Deeply committed to serving her community, Roxana served as Director and Board member of The Invisible Hand Foundation, Inc., which provides funding to Washington, D.C. and Maryland-area residents facing hardships. For her work with that organization, Roxana was honored by the National Center for Children and Families with the Humanitarian Spirit Award for Advocacy.
Roxana studied French at the Sorbonne University in France before earning her bachelor’s degree in international affairs and international relations from Pepperdine University. She is fluent in Farsi and proficient in French. Roxana began her legal career as a Paralegal with focus on corporate law, receiving her certificate from the University of San Diego. She earned her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she focused on international law.
MEMBERSHIPS:
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, ABA International Law Advisory Panel Member, American Society of International Law Member, Maryland Association of Realtors
- Director and Board Member, The Invisible Hand Foundation, Inc.
Highlights
- 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers, Lawdragon (2024-2026)
- Certification of Accomplishment for International Finance, Export-Import Bank of the United States
- Humanitarian Spirit Award for Advocacy, The National Center for Children and Families (2019)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Education
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D.)
- Pepperdine University (B.A., International Affairs and International Relations)