Defeated class and collective actions nationwide for a Fortune 500 company, including decertification of one of the largest FLSA collectives in U.S. history.

Defeated Rule 23 class certification of state law overtime claims in federal court in New Mexico for an international shipping company.

Successfully represented employers in noncompete and trade secret litigation, including obtaining injunctive relief against a former employee of a solar power plant developer for violation of noncompete and nondisclosure agreements.

Obtained decertification of an FLSA conditional collective that had been certified before we took over the case. After the decertification decision was issued, lawyers for the plaintiffs conceded that another pending nationwide case—which we also were defending—should be decertified as well.

Defeated conditional certification of an FLSA and state law putative collective action in federal court in Virginia for an international shipping company.

Obtained complete dismissal of a ten-count discrimination complaint against a Fortune 100 client. We won the ensuing appeal to the Tenth Circuit, affirming the trial court's dismissal in full.

Won a defense jury verdict for healthcare professionals facing negligence claims in Seattle, Washington. The plaintiff claimed failure to timely diagnose cauda equina syndrome that led to permanent bowel and bladder incontinence. After plaintiff's counsel asked the jury for $40 million, jurors returned a unanimous verdict for our clients.

Represented a major REIT in class action arbitration initiated to recover damages related to a natural disaster.

Won a complete jury verdict for Chrysler Group LLC in a Missouri lawsuit involving an automobile dealer plaintiff claiming damages of tens of millions of dollars.

Co-managed with one other law firm the response to requests from 418 dealers for arbitration relating to the bankruptcy of Chrysler Group LLC and following Chrysler's termination of those dealerships. We litigated 187 of these Section 747 arbitrations, and, as directed by Congress, resolved all of the litigation within seven months--with a 96% success rate.

Won affirmation for Chrysler before the California Court of Appeals in an opinion that established favorable precedent for manufacturers operating in California. The Court affirmed a trial court's complete dismissal of claims against Chrysler for rejecting a prospective dealership purchaser.

Won a bench verdict in state court in a legal malpractice matter. After the law firm brought a collection action against a former client, the former client countered with a multimillion-dollar damages demand, claiming breach of fiduciary duty. Following a one-week trial, the judge dismissed the former client's counterclaim and awarded our client the full amount of fees owed plus interest.

Won Second Circuit affirmance for a Michelin subsidiary upholding summary judgment from the Southern District of New York. The case involved fraud perpetrated by a former employee and a third party.

First-chaired multiple arbitrations for an automotive dealer.

First-chaired multiple commercial arbitrations for an international shipping company.

Served as regional trial counsel to a leading national shipping company for high-stakes trucking litigation.

Won a complete defense verdict in a jury trial for an automotive manufacturer on claims challenging major aspects of the business operation.

Represented a major oil producer in arbitration to recover damages stemming from a business partner's breach of contract.

Defended an investment advisory firm in Cook County, IL against a $10 million professional negligence claim. After a two-week trial, the jury found for the defendant.