About

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Winston’s D.C. litigation team consists of a deep bench of highly experienced trial lawyers, complex commercial litigators, and appellate specialists, who have had many headline wins. The courtroom-tested D.C. litigation team works across a broad range of disciplines—from commercial litigation to IP and media litigation to antitrust and environmental litigation matters as well as pro bono representations, which are all supported by a premier Appellate & Critical Motions Practice. We also have a preeminent eDiscovery & Information Governance Practice. We represent clients in sprawling, collective, and challenging multifront actions. 

Our substantial experience litigating a broad array of complex commercial litigation matters for companies spanning a wide range of sectors, including matters relating to:

  • Product liability claims (including mass actions, such as serving as national counsel to Otsuka Pharmaceuticals);
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and DOJ merger review and enforcement actions;
  • FTC and DOJ investigations;
  • Global cartel investigations;
  • White collar criminal defense;
  • Trade secret and unfair competition disputes;
  • Government enforcement actions and investigations;
  • Legislative and regulatory issues;
  • Tax controversies; and
  • Complex commercial disputes.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - District of Columbia
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Band 2
What the team is known for

Winston & Strawn LLP is a major international firm with a strong litigation offering in DC. Its areas of expertise include MDLs and civil litigation, with significant experience in cases concerning the pharmaceutical and energy sectors. The firm has further capabilities in breach of contract cases, high-profile copyright disputes and litigation resulting from FCPA investigations.

Notable practitioners

Chuck Klein is a key contact for the firm's DC practice.

Strengths

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Members

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Abbe David Lowell

Caitlin Mandel

Chuck Klein

Daniel Chaudoin

Elizabeth Leavy

J. Laurens Wilkes

James Mastracchio

John Rosenthal

Jonathan Brightbill

Lawrence Sher

Matthew Saxon

Robet Vlasis III

Samantha Lerner

Head of Department

Scott Border

Susan Seabrook

Tom Walsh

Head of Department

Industries

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Food & Beverage

Heath Care and Medical Devices

Manufacturing

Media & Entertainment

Pharmaceuticals

Technology