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Latham & Watkins LLP

Appellate Law

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For
Latham & Watkins enjoys an impressive reputation in appellate litigation, drawing from a formidable roster of experienced practitioners with an excellent track record in high-stakes legal challenges. The group handles a broad range of substantial matters of significant national and constitutional import. IP work stands out as a particular highlight, alongside wider strengths in the professional services sector, tax disputes and criminal law matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond before the US Supreme Court in a constitutional challenge concerning the permissibility of religious public charter schools. By an equally divided vote, the Court affirmed the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that the state’s requirement that charter schools be nonsectarian is constitutional, thereby blocking the creation of a proposed religious charter school.

Strengths

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  • When you need bet-the-company attorneys, you go to them for their acumen, dedication and advocacy.

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  • They're extremely sharp, thorough and strategic attorneys. We receive consistently top-notch analysis and advocacy.

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  • Above all, the people at Latham is the key strength. The lawyers are just top-notch, and we feel very confident in their abilities. In oral argument, we got a view into just how much they prepped and how they really came to understand our business.

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  • The Latham attorneys had an incredible ability to digest the complex regulatory environment in which we were operating and to provide exceptional strategic counsel. They're great strategic thinkers, extremely proactive and responsive.

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  • Their results and approach are beyond reproach. They were simply outstanding. Whether it be briefs or oral argument, the Latham team had the expertise and resources to obtain extraordinary results.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gregory Garre
    Gregory Garre

    Gregory Garre

    Gregory Garre is held in high esteem for his impressive track record in appellate matters. He is an experienced advocate, appearing numerous times before the Supreme Court and courts of appeal, having argued an array of highly significant constitutional challenges and commercial litigation matters.

    • He's top-notch: quick on his feet and a terrific appellate lawyer.

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    • Greg has been a fantastic advocate for us, bringing his wealth of experience and knowledge to a unique case.

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  • Roman Martinez
    Roman Martinez

    Roman Martinez

    Roman Martinez is a highly sought-after choice for Supreme Court and wider appellate arguments, having handled civil and criminal appeals across issues such as employment, civil rights, and environmental and First Amendment law.

    • There is no better attorney to represent a client before a court of appeals or SCOTUS.

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    • He is an exceptional appellate litigator, with a rare combination of practical judgment, brilliant legal analysis and high emotional intelligence. He knows exactly how to frame arguments in order to win in any court at any level.

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    • He's at the absolute top of his game. He's once in generation; he is phenomenal, a machine. His work is flawless.

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  • Melissa Arbus Sherry
    Melissa Arbus Sherry

    Melissa Arbus Sherry

    Melissa Arbus Sherry represents significant clients in a wide range of appeals, including First Amendment and tax matters.

    • Melissa is a go-to advocate for the most important appellate matters – her writing and oral advocacy is unmatched, and she can dive into the weeds without losing sight of the big picture.

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    • Melissa Sherry has a remarkable ability to cut through noise and develop strategy. She is a good thought partner.

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    • She has risen to the occasion time and time again with impossible deadlines and super complex work.

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  • Samir Deger-Sen
    Samir Deger-Sen

    Samir Deger-Sen

    Samir Deger-Sen enjoys an impressive reputation for his appellate practice, with a wealth of experience appearing in high stakes litigation before a number of state and federal appellate courts. He is based in the firm's London and New York offices.

    • Samir is smart as a whip: quickly able to see an issue from all angles, talk through different strategic considerations and draft absolutely cutting legal arguments.

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    • He is an extraordinary talent, and we feel lucky to have worked with him.

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