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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Litigation: General Commercial - New York

What the Team is Known For
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher boasts a preeminent litigation practice that offers top-quality work on an impressive range of bet-the-company civil and securities disputes. The firm is much admired for its experienced bench of litigators, fielding extensive trial and appellate expertise. Its lawyers act in major commercial litigation, including consumer class actions, large contract disputes and cross-border cases. The group regularly handles high-stakes securities disputes such as M&A and takeover litigation, as well as advising public companies on derivative suits and class actions. The firm acts for an impressive roster of clients, including industry-leading technology companies and financial institutions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher successfully defended OpenAI in a first-of-its-kind defamation case arising from generative AI output.

Strengths

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's experienced team sets the direction and strategy in a way that isn’t obvious to those less experienced in the courts. It is aggressive when it needs to be. You also wouldn’t know it is busy in other cases because of how accessible the team is.

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is a very strong litigation powerhouse.

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher always has extraordinarily high-quality lawyers who are pragmatic. The firm's bench strength is best in class.

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  • The attorneys at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher are all very skilled, knowledgeable and experienced. They give succinct and relevant advice in complex situations, and are very knowledgeable from a business point of view.

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is extremely responsive and really smart. The team writes briefs incredibly well and it is very experienced in its various areas of expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Orin Snyder
    Orin Snyder

    Orin Snyder

    Orin Snyder specializes in high-stakes commercial disputes and frequently appears in trials. He acts for leading corporations and individuals in the media, technology and life sciences spaces facing significant class action suits and contract disputes, among other matters.

    • Orin is a total legend. He knows how to handle situations and is willing to push the boat out for his clients to get the result.

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    • Orin is unparalleled as a clear-thinking, tough-minded litigator.

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    • Orin is a visionary legal mind who helps shape strategy and outcomes at the highest level.

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    • Orin is a tremendous talent and a really good trial lawyer.

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  • Lauren R Goldman
    Lauren R Goldman

    Lauren R Goldman

    Lauren Goldman focuses on appellate litigation, and offers extensive experience in state and federal courts across the USA, including several appearances in the Ninth Circuit. She handles a range of concerns spanning contractual disputes, fraud and consumer class actions.

    • Lauren is just amazing on legal research, brief writing and advocacy at hearings.

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    • Lauren is a great writer and strategist, and an amazing orator. She is a terrific advocate.

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    • Lauren is outstanding and a great collaborator.

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  • Mary Beth Maloney
    Mary Beth Maloney

    Mary Beth Maloney

    Mary Beth Maloney is recognized for her experience assisting a wide range of clients with securities fraud actions brought by both shareholders and government agencies.

    • Mary Beth is a highly experienced lawyer who gives us really good advice and thinks of the long-term effects. She thinks in a very holistic way.

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    • Mary Beth is an energetic, relentless litigator and advocate to have in your corner.

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    • Mary Beth brings a level of clarity and decision-making that is needed to rise above the fray, particularly in thorny adversarial engagements. She's aggressive and very smart. I can't say enough good things about her and her work.

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