
Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
Rankings

Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Work Highlights
Provided by Chambers
Latham & Watkins represented Meta in a personal injury dispute in relation to alleged defective video games that have addictive features.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Latham & Watkins has tried more securities cases than any other firm in the US. That depth and breadth cannot be matched or understated in terms of value. They have an expert in everything we've ever asked them for or needed.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThey provide prompt, quality and pragmatic advice.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThe team is very good at seeing the big picture and providing counsel to move us towards our goals. They can break down big issues and they have really good knowledge of who we are and our business.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSALatham has demonstrated an ability to simultaneously see both the forest and the trees that sets them apart from others in the industry.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAI believe that Latham & Watkins is the most responsive firm I work with. I nearly get responses to emails within hours and there is always openness and availability to meet to discuss.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
Provided by Chambers
Band 1 
Band 1 
Gary Feinerman
Gary Feinerman is a former federal district judge and state solicitor general and leverages his depth of experience to handle a broad spectrum of litigation. He co-chairs the Chicago litigation and trial department.
Gary is just an absolute class act and has so much class and integrity. He brings with him an absolute stellar, platinum reputation from his time as a jurist, as well as a former solicitor general.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is a real standout, both strategically, anticipating arguments and crafting counter-arguments, and in presenting the company's position in a way that appellate panels will resonate with. There is nobody better than him.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAGary is a trusted and wise advocate who partners with our business to deliver value-creating results.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAGary has an incredible practical ability and knowledge of every aspect of law. He is an incredible asset, advocate and scholar and he knows how arguments will land.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Band 1 
Band 1 
Sean M Berkowitz
Sean Berkowitz is lauded for the breadth and depth of his litigation practice, which includes defending against securities fraud actions and handling commercial disputes. He is a well-respected, strategic and seasoned professional with an eye to value creation at all times. It is an absolute pleasure working with Sean.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is an excellent trial lawyer and big thinker who has incredible credibility with the bench and Bar.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is one of the top litigators in the country.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSASean is an extraordinary, stand out lawyer. He is creative, strategic and has great presence here in Chicago.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Eric Swibel
Eric Swibel has experience advising clients in securities and commercial litigation in federal and state courts. His clients include public and private companies, broker-dealers and investment advisers, as well as officers and directors.
Eric is an exceptional litigator. He can consume an incredible amount of factual background and easily works through different subject matters of the law. He is very business forward and practical.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is very well experienced, practical and responsive.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is very thoughtful in his approach.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAEric is outstanding in the securities and derivatives space. He has extraordinary knowledge, he is a strong writer and advocate and he provides excellent client service.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Heather Waller
Heather Waller is a trial lawyer with experience in a variety of litigation matters in state and federal court, with notable strength in securities disputes.
Heather is absolutely fabulous. She is technically brilliant, a great communicator and she inspires confidence in her ability to get us through this.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHeather is an intelligent and knowledgeable attorney who is very easy to work with. Her focus on strategy and excellence in communication, both written and oral, make her a formidable litigator and a trusted counselor in all our decisions.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHeather is a wonderful attorney. She is very knowledgeable and responsive.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAShe is very smart and knows the case backwards.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAShe has done an excellent job representing my organization in an incredibly complex and significant matter.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Nicholas Siciliano
Nicholas Siciliano focuses his robust securities practice on fraud class actions, shareholder derivative suits and M&A litigation. Nick is an exceptional securities litigation and writer. He is good at breaking down complex concepts and has a good way of working with busy executives, helping them understand critical information that they need to understand.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is extremely responsive. I know he has other clients, but he treats me like I'm his only client.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSANick is extremely talented. He is smart, realistic and practical.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSANicholas is extremely knowledgeable. He is also very thoughtful about changes in applicable law and keeps the company apprised and assists the company in adjusting and reacting to these changes.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is very practical and client-focused.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Robert C. Collins III
Robert Collins regularly represents high profile clients in major class action, consumer protection and product liability disputes.
Robert is so smart and brilliant. He has a calming presence and knows his stuff.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThe business holds Robert in very high regard for his prompt, pragmatic and excellent advice. He is a strategic and tactical adviser.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Caitlin E. Dahl
Caitlin Dahl is a litigator with experience handling business disputes, such as breach of contract, intellectual property suits and fraud cases, in federal and state court, as well as arbitral venues throughout the country.
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Jack Mitchell McNeily
Jake Mitchell McNeily has broad based experience in securities litigation, acting for finance and digital asset clients.
He has incredible instinct and insight as a litigator.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (9)
Latham & Watkins LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 4 Band 2 Band 4
What success is built on
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.