Dia Bhatia
Oakton, VA – Associate

Dia Bhatia is an associate in the firm’s Oakton office.
Dia is a litigator with experience handling complex matters across multiple forums, including the private sector, administrative proceedings, and government-related litigation. She is a dual JD/MA graduate with a strategic, client-focused approach to litigation.
Before earning her law degree, Dia worked as a management analyst at the Office of the Inspector General for the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Outside of the office, Dia enjoys cheering on her hometown football team, the Washington Commanders.
Education
- American University, School of International Service, Washington, DC
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Master of Arts in International Affairs
Joint JD/MA, 2020
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- American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, DC
- JD, 2019
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
- BA, 2015, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Areas of Practice
- General Liability
- Complex Civil Litigation
- Workers’ Compensation Defense
Professional Experience
- Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, Fairfax, VA
Associate Attorney
- Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Washington, DC
Special Assistant Attorney General
Post-graduate Law Clerk
