As the art world opens its eyes to fresh talent, Lena Konanova stands out not because she is reinventing the wheel, but because she is spinning it with a fresh vitality. She represents the "new" guard: artists who respect the history of Abstract Expressionism but are unafraid to drag it into the contemporary moment with boldness and color.
Lena Konanova (Yelena Konanova) is a prominent trial and appellate litigator and a founding partner at the New York-based law firm Selendy Gay PLLC. Known for her high-stakes commercial litigation and advocacy for public service workers, her career is defined by a commitment to the rule of law, rooted in her childhood experience as a refugee from Ukraine. Professional Profile & Expertise lena konanova new
and teachers against the government's mismanagement of PSLF. As of 2022, this work contributed to $6 billion in loans being forgiven for over 100,000 borrowers. Navient Class Action Settlement Looking Forward As the art world opens its
: Konanova led an amicus brief in a landmark 6th Circuit case that explored the "fundamental right to basic literacy" as a requirement for democratic participation. Selendy Gay PLLC Current Professional Status Leadership Known for her high-stakes commercial litigation and advocacy