Current Role
  • Of Counsel, Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP
  • Concentrates on complex federal litigation including anti-terrorism, antitrust, civil & human rights, class actions, consumer protection, securities and whistleblower representation in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Experience
  • Milberg LLP, New York, NY, 2009-2016
  • Previously provided legal assistance to human rights victims from around the world in conjunction with other prominent law firms
  • Represented families of American terrorism and torture victims before the U.S. Supreme Court and other federal courts
  • Significant international litigation experience involving national security and foreign intelligence matters
  • Successfully settled a case on behalf of American terrorism victims against a large multinational corporation for violations of U.S. anti-terrorism laws in Colombia
Recognition
  • Chicago-Kent International Law Moot Court Honor Society, 2002-2004
  • Captain, Chicago-Kent International Law Moot Court Team, 2002-2004
  • Highest Oralist Score 2003 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Regional Competition Chicago-Kent Moot Court Team
  • CALI Award Commercial Payment Systems Law
Personal Insight

Mr. Tarnor enjoys competing in endurance sports and hiking with his family.