Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

Jake Ryan is widely recognized in the market as an experienced litigator with a keen focus on intellectual property disputes.

"Jake disarms people and exposes their weaknesses. He is fabulous, I would recommend him to anyone."

"Jake has great perspective of what it takes to win the war."

"Jake is the consummate litigator."

Michele Johnson offers substantial experience representing clients in class actions and commercial disputes in the Delaware Court of Chancery. She is the global chair of Latham & Watkins' litigation and trial practice group.

"Michele is among the best in the field; she doesn't just give good strategic advice but also has the trust of the board."

"Michele is really innovative. She provides great client service."

"I'm really confident in the results Michele can deliver."

Peter Wald boasts a robust securities practice and a diverse roster of household-name clients, whom he regularly assists with significant class action mandates.

"Peter did a fabulous job, he is a masterful trial lawyer."

"His advocacy is fantastic."

Elizabeth Deeley maintains a wide-ranging practice, spanning antitrust, fraud and securities litigation. She regularly counsels major clients in the tech sector. She is global vice chair of Latham's complex commercial litigation practice.

"Elizabeth inspires trust. She is someone who can manage a case from inception to the end."

Colleen Smith appears for both individuals and corporations in securities class actions, as part of a broad civil litigation practice.

"Colleen is always prepared and is truly skilled at advocating for her clients."

"Colleen is very knowledgeable and experienced."

Joshua Hamilton fields significant expertise in securities litigation and investigations. He acts for a broad array of public companies, financial institutions and senior officers and directors.

"He's a great lawyer in the securities litigation field. He is very capable and provides good, confident counsel."

"He is incredibly knowledgeable, responsive and easy to talk to."

"He is smart in his thinking and is an all-round excellent lawyer."

Matthew Rawlinson is a trial lawyer with experience in securities litigation and class actions, with particular strength in cases arising from IPOs. He often represents clients in the biotechnology and software industries.

"Matthew is a capable litigator with a lot of trial experience."

Nicole Valco focuses her practice on complex business disputes. She has experience in advising clients in the technology, energy and healthcare industries.

"Nicole is very thoughtful, thorough and articulate. She is a great strategist."