Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 2
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Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
In today’s global economy, litigation, government investigations, and multidimensional corporate challenges often play out on the world stage. Clients turn to Morgan Lewis when their vital interests are at stake, looking to our team’s trial capabilities, legal and business sophistication, broad scope of litigation services, and ability to help find solutions to complex challenges. With experience in most jurisdictions worldwide and a rare combination of trial capacity and practical insight, we frequently serve as trial, strategic, permitting, and coordinating counsel in large, complex matters. Our deep skill set and breadth of experience across industries and jurisdictions give us a unique ability to address clients’ legal and business concerns, distinguishing Morgan Lewis from other law firms.
Collectively, our firm has close to 1,000 litigators in more than 30 offices*. The core team includes leading courtroom lawyers, as well as former general counsel and associate counsel to some of the world’s most sophisticated financial institutions and companies. We are fortunate to have a number of former high-ranking government prosecutors and lawyers whose experience, insight, and credibility are invaluable in helping clients navigate complicated investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters.
Our deep bench of trial lawyers, combined with our technology-savvy discovery teams, works to protect clients’ short- and long-term interests inside and outside the courtroom.
Chambers Review
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a notable litigation group with strength in securities matters and general litigation, regularly called upon for its proficient handling of class action cases. The firm's expertise covers disputes concerning intellectual property and antitrust as well as SEC proceedings. It counts a sizable number of leading US and international companies among its clients. The team is active in sectors including healthcare and medical devices, technology, financial services and retail.
Work Highlights
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius represented DaVita in a class action case alleging claims for antitrust violations in connection with DaVita's alleged 'no poach' agreements with other outpatient medical services providers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a wide bench, and are very strong on strategic litigation approaches."
"Morgan Lewis produces excellent work and every member of the team is superb."
"I can't imagine a more responsive team."
"They have a wide bench, and are very strong on strategic litigation approaches."
"Morgan Lewis produces excellent work and every member of the team is superb."
"I can't imagine a more responsive team."
Notable Practitioners
Charlene Shimada comes recommended for her expertise in securities litigation and offers notable experience representing underwriters.
"Charlene is an excellent attorney; she is a great advocate for her clients and a joy to work with."
"She is unflappable, smart and has a great grasp of the law."
"She is a very careful lawyer, you know when you work alongside her that there will be nothing missed."
Susan Resley is an expert securities litigator with significant experience defending clients against SEC enforcement and investigations, as well as advising on risk and compliance.
"Susan was terrific; she's a great collaborative partner and represents the client well."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
California
Members
Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Benjamin P. Smith
Joseph Duffy
Molly Moriarty Lane
Rollin B. Chippey, II