Tamaryn Da Ponte, Esq.

Tamaryn Da Ponte, Esq., is an attorney with experience in immigration law, criminal prosecution, legal project management, and international governance initiatives. She has served as an Assistant County Attorney with the Hillsborough County Attorney’s Office in Manchester, New Hampshire, prosecuting complex Superior Court matters- from investigation through jury trial and sentencing- with a focus on special victim cases. She also served as Country Director for the International Institute for Ethical Governance and Accountability, advancing transparency and ethical governance while expanding IIEGA’s U.S. presence and developing university-based Centers of Excellence.

Her work spans trial litigation, regulatory and contract support, and cross-border compliance, helping stakeholders navigate high-stakes proceedings, complex legal frameworks, and operational risk. Her approach is grounded in precision, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Prior to her public-sector and governance roles, she was an Energy and Environmental Legal Project Manager at Bernstein Shur in Portland, Maine, and practiced in South Africa across litigation, corporate compliance, and affirmative action matters.

Practice Areas: 

• Immigration Law

• Criminal Prosecution

• Litigation

• Legal Project Management

• Governance & Compliance

  
  

Strengths

• Achiever

• Relator

• Learner

• Restorative

• Responsibility

  
  

Education: 

• University of Maine School of Law — LL.M., General American Law

• University of Pretoria — LL.B.

• University of South Africa — Diploma of Business Leadership

Admissions: 

• New Hampshire

• New York

• South Africa