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In today’s global economy, litigation, government investigations, and multidimensional corporate challenges often play out on the world stage. Clients turn to Morgan Lewis when their vital interests are at stake, looking to our team’s trial capabilities, legal and business sophistication, broad scope of litigation services, and ability to help find solutions to complex challenges. With experience in most jurisdictions worldwide and a rare combination of trial capacity and practical insight, we frequently serve as trial, strategic, permitting, and coordinating counsel in large, complex matters. Our deep skill set and breadth of experience across industries and jurisdictions give us a unique ability to address clients’ legal and business concerns, distinguishing Morgan Lewis from other law firms.

Collectively, our firm has close to 1,000 litigators in more than 30 offices*. The core team includes leading courtroom lawyers, as well as former general counsel and associate counsel to some of the world’s most sophisticated financial institutions and companies. We are fortunate to have a number of former high-ranking government prosecutors and lawyers whose experience, insight, and credibility are invaluable in helping clients navigate complicated investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters.

Our deep bench of trial lawyers, combined with our technology-savvy discovery teams, works to protect clients’ short- and long-term interests inside and outside the courtroom.



Chambers Review

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Litigation: Securities - Pennsylvania

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What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius boasts a market-leading group with a deep bench in commercial, securities and white-collar criminal litigation. It is highly esteemed for its strengths in antitrust, IP and product liability disputes. The firm is particularly distinguished for its representation of clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. It's a strong choice for complex class action mandates and distinguished for its handling of appellate proceedings. The team is also experienced in handling post-acquisition disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan Lewis represented Covance Inc. in a dispute related to contract and fraud claims brought by Techfields Pharma.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jami Wintz McKeon
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Jami Wintz McKeon
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Eminent Practitioners
Jami Wintz McKeon is the chair of the firm and splits her time between Philadelphia and San Francisco. She has experience handling sophisticated commercial disputes for clients within the financial services and technology sector.

Jami has an excellent reputation, she is a good lawyer.

J Gordon Cooney Jr
J Gordon Cooney Jr
Star Individuals
Gordon Cooney is one of the most esteemed litigators in Pennsylvania. He offers considerable expertise in both criminal and civil litigation and represents pharmaceuticals, financial services and technology sector clients.

Gordon is a brilliant lawyer with years of experience. He provides practical advice, he is incredibly responsive and cares about his clients.

John P Lavelle Jr
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John P Lavelle Jr
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John Lavelle acts for clients in commercial disputes, particularly in the area of product liability. He draws his clients from a range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and financial services.

John is one of the most talented lawyers with whom I have ever worked. He is extremely knowledgeable, whip-smart and a creative problem-solver.

John is a dedicated, smart person and we appreciate his attention to our issues and his sound advice.

John has a mastery of procedural aspects of cases. His skillfulness as a litigator stands out.

Michael L Kichline
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Michael L Kichline
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Michael Kichline regularly represents clients in securities class actions and derivative suits, as well as post-acquisition disputes.

Michael helps us to strategize and manage our way through litigation and potential litigation, he has been wonderful with that.

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Laura McNally
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Laura McNally has a respected practice acting on securities litigation. She assists with matters such as securities fraud claims and investigations.

Laura is a superstar who has become our go-to for many litigation matters.

Troy Brown
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Troy Brown
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Troy Brown is active in the commercial litigation space and advises clients on post-acquisition and contract disputes, particularly in the pharmaceutical space.

Troy is a highly experienced trial lawyer. He is a great advocate on our behalf and very insightful.

Troy is an excellent litigator who makes sure that every moment spent on the case is effective and gets to where I want to be. He is a phenomenal attorney.

Troy is brilliant yet approachable and down to earth. He provides excellent strategic and tactical preparation every time for every appearance.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Pennsylvania

Litigation: Product Liability

John P Lavelle Jr
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John P Lavelle Jr
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Litigation: Securities

Michael L Kichline
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Michael L Kichline
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Laura McNally
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Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Jami Wintz McKeon
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Jami Wintz McKeon
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Eminent Practitioners
J Gordon Cooney Jr
J Gordon Cooney Jr
Star Individuals
Troy Brown
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Troy Brown
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Members

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