Latham & Watkins LLP

The practice group at Latham & Watkins LLP is well-versed in handling high-profile appellate and Supreme Court mandates, as demonstrated by its recent success securing affirmance of a summary judgment victory for The Home Depot in an Eleventh Circuit appeal implicating two significant issues of ERISA law. Former US Solicitor General Gregory Garre leads the team and draws on extensive experience in appellate litigation involving constitutional, statutory, and regulatory matters. Garre recently secured a unanimous victory in the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on behalf of Texas-based LNG export project developer Tellurian Inc. Noted litigator Roman Martinez, for his part, recently scored an appellate victory for Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association in its lawsuit against LA County. An additional highlight saw key contact Melissa Arbus Sherry argue on behalf Advocate Christ Medical Center in the US Supreme Court. Also noted are Michael Bern, who has experience litigating complex disputes spanning constitutional issues, administrative law, trade secrets, securities, and aviation law; and New York-based Samir Deger-Sen, who led the firm's efforts which led to the Delaware Supreme Court affirming a motion to dismiss a $300m complaint against Edwards Lifesciences. All named attorneys are based in Washington, D.C. unless otherwise stated.