Giovanna Tiberii Weller is a seasoned trial lawyer and trusted advisor to CEOs, boards of directors, and senior executives across a broad range of industries. As Co-leader of Carmody’s Litigation Practice and past chair of the Employment Litigation Practice, Giovanna brings over 30 years of experience representing public and private companies of all sizes in high-stakes litigation and complex employment matters. Giovanna regularly advises educational institutions, including private schools, heads of schools, and their boards of trustees, on legal issues such as employment, governance, mandated reporting, student disciplinary issues, Title IX and litigation matters.
Giovanna regularly receives outstanding reviews including:
“Giovanna Tiberii Weller has a significant reputation as one of the state’s top labor and employment litigators.”
Benchmark Litigation
“[Giovanna’s] ability to relate to clients, judges and juries is unparalleled. She has an innate ability to feel her client’s case and effectively communicate that feeling to judges and juries. She is definitely a go to litigator.”
In-House Counsel
Giovanna has a proven track record of success in defending employers and schools in federal and state courts against claims involving:
Giovanna has argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the Connecticut Supreme Court, and the Connecticut Appellate Court. She also has extensive experience before regulatory agencies, including the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Giovanna regularly trains management personnel and HR professionals on a wide variety of employment related topics.
Her clients include large and small employers such as:
Giovanna is experienced in conducting confidential workplace investigations to advise senior management and corporate boards. In 2024, Giovanna successfully completed 40 hours of Mediation Skills Training from the Quinnipiac School of Law Center on Dispute Resolution.