
Biography
Ms. Passino, whose practice is focused on state and federal criminal defense, began working at the firm in 2007. From 2013 to 2024, she gained specialized experience in environmental law as a litigator and as the policy director of a conservation-based non-profit organization. In addition to her volunteer work, including leadership roles and service on various professional boards and committees, Ms. Passino has worked as an adjunct law professor.
Practice Areas
- Administrative Law
- Appellate
- Criminal Defense
- Environmental
Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
- Tennessee Supreme Court
Involvement
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Education
- University of Tennessee College of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence (2008)
- University of Virginia, Bachelor of Arts (2003)