USA USA - Nationwide Appellate Law

Gibson Dunn maintains its premier standing in the appellate arena, calling upon a formidable array of highly experienced and deeply respected litigators to offer a wealth of experience before the US Supreme Court and state and federal courts nationwide. The firm makes frequent appearances in high-value and far-reaching matters, with notable experience in constitutional law, legislative challenges and wider business disputes. Its impressive client base spans a range of leading multinationals, trade associations and financial institutions.

Hogan Lovells houses a highly distinguished appellate practice with attorneys who are regular fixtures in high-stakes appeals heard before the Supreme Court, DC Circuit and wider state and federal appellate courts. Particular areas of strength include technology, energy and automotive disputes, in addition to significant expertise in high-profile regulatory and constitutional challenges. The group acts for an impressively diverse array of major corporates, financial institutions and sovereign clients, alongside a prolific pro bono practice.

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.

Sidley Austin is renowned as one of the first dedicated practices in the area, with a highly skilled and well-supported bench of litigators able to handle cases ranging from the most technical business cases to high-profile public interest matters. The group demonstrates outstanding credentials appearing before the Supreme Court, alongside significant abilities in state and wider federal appellate work. It counts a number of household names in the financial services, life sciences and industrial sectors among its clients, alongside an active practice representing individuals in civil rights disputes.

WilmerHale is widely considered a leading light in technically complex cases and regulatory challenges, including considerable strengths in intellectual property disputes before the Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit, alongside broader capabilities in areas such as bankruptcy and restructuring, civil rights issues and Native American law. The firm draws from a notably deep bench with talented and experienced appellate litigators at all ranks of the practice, who are able to provide exceptional breadth of expertise in handling appeals in state and federal courts nationwide.

Jones Day enjoys an excellent reputation for the depth and breadth of its appellate practice, calling upon an extensive roster of knowledgeable practitioners with numerous Supreme Court victories. The group acts on a markedly broad caseload, with experience in appeals concerning governmental regulation, intellectual property, bankruptcy and constitutional law.

Munger Tolles is an elite litigation firm with nationally recognized appellate strengths, bolstered by its cadre of highly rated former governmental luminaries with a wealth of experience arguing before state and federal courts. Offers broad strengths across areas such as copyright and patent disputes, environmental law, antitrust issues and securities matters.

Orrick houses a high-caliber practice group with an excellent track record in high-stakes and high-value corporate disputes, drawing from a strong team of appellate attorneys with extensive experience in the Supreme Court and wider federal courts of appeal. It provides notable strengths in technology and financial services litigation, including deep experience in IP matters heard before the Federal Circuit.

Respected litigation practice with a notable presence in appellate courts nationwide, making frequent appearances in complex business litigation cases. Demonstrates strengths in an impressively broad range of industries, counting businesses in the technology, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors among its impressive client base.

Jenner & Block benefits from a broadly skilled team, especially noted for its strong track record in major commercial and constitutional disputes. It offers considerable experience in appeals concerning intellectual property, tax and criminal law matters, alongside particular strengths in the energy sector. The firm acts for a range of corporate clients, individuals and public interest organizations.

Mayer Brown offers a wealth of knowledge in major business and public interest appellate work, with its considerable litigation strengths honed by decades of experience in the field. The firm demonstrates deep expertise across issues such as labor and employment, privacy and data security, intellectual property rights and environmental law, among others. It acts for an impressive client base which includes a number of leading charities, interest groups and governmental bodies, as well as financial services firms and wider corporates.

Morrison Foerster houses a cadre of experienced appellate attorneys with significant governmental and state court judiciary experience. The firm's signature IP specialization is complemented by excellent capabilities in class action, antitrust and copyright matters. It is also highly active in pro bono work, with expertise in civil rights and wider public interest cases.

O'Melveny calls upon a robust group of respected appellate experts to offer broad strengths in an array of business law and wider constitutional disputes, with notable experience in areas such as competition law, insurance defense and intellectual property, among others. The firm acts for a diverse client base which spans a range of national and multinational corporates in industries including media and entertainment, financial services and transport.

Paul, Weiss' famed litigation team enjoys a robust reputation for its abilities in high-stakes appellate arguments, making regular appearances before the Supreme Court in a variety of precedent-setting disputes. It offers expertise in areas including intellectual property disputes, regulatory enforcement, administrative challenges and criminal law work.

Akin Gump's impressive appellate practice benefits from a number of experienced practitioners with a wealth of expertise in state, federal and Supreme Court appeals. It demonstrates notable talent in patent disputes and employment matters, alongside considerable strengths in Native American law.

Arnold & Porter's highly respected appellate group is well placed to represent clients in a wide range of commercial and public interest cases. It draws upon the firm's wider expertise across an array of practice areas to offer an integrated appellate service with expertise in areas such as intellectual property, First Amendment disputes and Native American law.

Goodwin's appellate practice employs the firm's signature strengths in acting for technology and life sciences clients when appearing intellectual property appeals before the Supreme Court, Federal Circuit and beyond. The group offers wider capabilities in criminal law issues and regulatory challenges.

Sullivan & Cromwell's Supreme Court and appellate practice enjoys a burgeoning reputation for its adroit handling of appellate matters. The group handles an impressive array of state and federal court litigation and administrative appeals, drawing from its experienced pool of former clerks and government luminaries.

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