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Elle E. Ottaviani

Associate

Overview

Elle Ottaviani assists high-net-worth individuals, trustees, beneficiaries and fiduciaries navigate effective estate planning, estate and trust administration, and related litigation matters. Elle's experience as a tax lawyer and litigator enables her to simplify complex planning techniques and legal issues to give clear and practical advice to clients.

Prior Experience

Elle previously practiced as a tax associate in Washington, D.C., at one of the world's largest law firms. In addition to her tax experience, Elle has maintained a robust family law and client-centered planning practice. To this end, she always seeks to understand a client's goals while addressing their immediate legal needs. Elle has experience in business, family and tax disputes, business restructuring, representing clients in multi-party trust and estate litigation, and guiding individuals and companies through tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.

Personal Interests

Outside of the office, you will find Elle spending time with her three young children, husband and dogs. In her spare time, she also enjoys practicing French, classic literature, running the lakes and knitting.

Related Legal Services

Credentials

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Minnesota

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota

Clerkships

U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, Hon. Nancy E. Brasel, 2021-2022

Education

Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M. in Taxation, with distinction (2017)

Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. cum laude, Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law (editor-in-chief) (2016)

University of Minnesota
B.A. in Global Studies, with distinction (2011)

Insights & Events

Other Perspectives
  • Protecting Human Trafficking Victims From Criminal Liability — A Legislative Approach
    Author, 17 Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law 625, 2016
  • Prostitution and Sex Work
    Editor, 16 Georgetown Journal of Gender and the Law 229, 2015

Leadership & Community

Pro Bono

Elle represents pro bono clients in family law, criminal law, housing and civil rights cases.

Honors

  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2023
  • Exceptional Pro Bono Pledge Honoree — Georgetown University Law Center
Awards Methodology
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.