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Provided by Sandra C Goldstein
Sandra is a litigation partner in Kirkland’s New York office and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. She has a broad litigation practice, with a particular focus on securities, M&A, and commercial disputes. In recent years, Sandra has represented clients in litigation relating to dozens of contemplated or hostile transactions with a cumulative value of over $500 billion, often securing pretrial wins, including a major summary judgment victory in a multibillion-dollar securities fraud class action lawsuit. Sandra frequently argues as lead courtroom counsel, winning over a dozen favorable decisions after oral argument at both the trial and appellate court levels concerning dispositive motions, motions for preliminary injunctions and expedited discovery. Sandra recently had two major victories for Constellation Brands. First, she secured a unanimous verdict after a two-week trial against Grupo Modelo, which is owned by Anheuser-Busch, by persuading the jury that hard seltzer is beer under the applicable contract. Then, Sandra successfully argued the defense of the Second Circuit appeal in that matter, which the Court affirmed in full. She also routinely advises boards, in house counsel and company executives on litigation and corporate governance considerations at various stages of a deal, in collaboration with the Firm’s transactional attorneys.
Previously Cravath’s Head of Litigation (2010-2016) and Litigation Managing Partner (2005-2010).
NYU Law School, J.D.; Barnard College, B.A., summa cum laude.
Provided by Chambers
Sandra Goldstein has a formidable reputation for her successful handling of M&A litigation, while also gaining praise for her handling of high-value securities class actions.
Provided by Chambers
"She is a really terrific, forceful advocate. She won't be pushed around."
"She's incredibly knowledgeable. Her depth of experience is very valuable and she's really good about helping us know how to navigate certain areas."
"She is a really terrific, forceful advocate. She won't be pushed around."
"She's incredibly knowledgeable. Her depth of experience is very valuable and she's really good about helping us know how to navigate certain areas."
