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Melanie Blunschi

USA 2026

Latham & Watkins LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: General Commercial

California

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Melanie Blunschi, a nationally recognized class action litigator, primarily defends technology clients in business-critical disputes, with a focus on securities litigation as well as privacy and consumer class actions.

With a track record of success before state and federal courts across the United States, Melanie aligns case strategies with clients' business priorities to help achieve the best outcome for each client's unique goals.

Melanie is Deputy Office Managing Partner of the Bay Area offices and a Global Vice Chair of Latham’s Retail & Consumer Products Industry Group. She previously served as Co-Chair of the Bay Area Litigation & Trial Department.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: General Commercial - California

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Melanie Blunschi serves as vice chair of Latham & Watkins' retail and consumer products industry group. She is highly experienced in defending numerous complex, high-profile litigation matters for clients in the technology sector, among others.

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Strengths

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Melanie Blunschi is an inspiring leader who really has her finger on the pulse of what is happening in the legal landscape. She is experienced and I trust her judgment and her decisions.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
Melanie is there for everything, all aspects of the case, and she keeps the trains on time. She makes sure she has the right resources.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA
Melanie got to the heart of the issue and didn't get caught up in extraneous issues.
Litigation: General CommercialChambers Guide to the USA