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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite
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Paul Hastings continued to represent Inpria Corporation and its parent company, JSR Corporation, in commercial contract and intellectual property dispute with The Research Foundation of the State University of New York with over $4 billion allegedly in controversy.
Strengths
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Paul Hastings is deeply committed to the client and demonstrates tenacious expertise in subject matters. The team is collaborative, knowledgeable and very responsive.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSAPaul Hastings has an incredible, skilled team from the lead partner level to the junior associate level. The firm has a depth of industry knowledge and experience, offers prompt and effective responsiveness, and has a deep understanding of the possible ramifications of taking any legal position.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSAPaul Hastings' team is incredibly knowledgeable, very thorough and brings a ton of expertise and finesse to matters. Its lawyers have a good grasp of the market dynamics and developing trends, and the ability to handle very sophisticated and complex questions.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSAPaul Hastings has a deep bench of seasoned litigators that provides an excellent white glove service.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Barry G Sher
Barry Sher represents clients facing a range of commercial disputes. His experience spans antitrust cases, as well as shareholder disputes.
Barry is truly one of the best litigators out there. He is commercial and practical.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSABarry is smart, tough and has excellent trial skills.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSABarry is very responsive, super thoughtful and very dedicated.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSABarry is a valued and trusted advocate. His insight and experience are invaluable in significant litigation matters.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Jennifer Conn
Cochair of Paul Hastings' global securities litigation practice Jennifer Conn has considerable experience assisting major corporates, financial institutions and directors and officers facing complex securities suits concerning a variety of issues. Jennifer is technically exceptional and an excellent trial lawyer.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSAJennifer is a superb litigator.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSAShe is strategic and aware of clients' commercial goals.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSAJennifer always knows the case issues inside and out. She is very skilled at handling complex legal and strategic issues and shows deep commitment to high quality delivery for clients.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSAJennifer is a true expert in her field. She clearly has her client's best interests in mind at all times.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Joshua Bennett
Joshua Bennett garners increasing recognition for his work on complex contractual disputes. He is particularly active in the healthcare sector. Joshua provides excellent legal advice and analysis.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSAJoshua's trial skills and performance in the courtroom are very impressive.
Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSAJoshua is incredibly responsive and has excellent common sense.
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