WilmerHale

Partner

Tom Saunders' practice focuses on appellate and government and public policy litigation with a particular emphasis on intellectual property. He has extensive experience representing clients in patent and complex civil cases and has built a reputation as a leading advocate in high-stakes appellate litigation. He has argued and won two cases, involving patents and government contracts, in the US Supreme Court, where he previously clerked for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. He has also argued and won cases in multiple courts of appeals, including numerous victories in the Federal Circuit. He has worked on more than 70 Federal Circuit cases and led the merits briefing in 6 Supreme Court cases.

Mr. Saunders also has significant experience in civil litigation involving the government and quasi-governmental entities. He advises clients on constitutional matters, questions of public policy and strategy, and administrative law.

Mr. Saunders has been recognized as an Appellate MVP of the Year by Law360, a top appellate practitioner by Best Lawyers in America and a Litigator of the Week Runner Up by Litigation Daily.

JD, Yale Law School, 2004 AB, Harvard University, 2000