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Lauded as 'extremely smart, excellent writers and oral advocates', the team at O'Melveny is well-versed in every aspect of Supreme Court practice, including briefing and arguing merits cases and executing amicus curiae strategy and representing amici at all stages. 'Outstanding writer and thinker' Jonathan Hacker, who is based in Washington, D.C., steers the 'extremely impressive' practice and draws on experience arguing appeals in every federal circuit and numerous state courts. Also noted is 'outstanding appellate advocate' Anton Metlitsky, who is based in New York and recently assisted Kenvue Inc. in securing a victory in the First Circuit Court of Appeals in a case claiming the Lactaid brand dietary supplements were misbranded as a drug in violation of state consumer protection laws. In Silicon Valley, key contact Jeffrey Fisher successfully argued on behalf of drivers who work with Uber, Lyft, and similar companies as independent contractors, guaranteeing them various benefits typically reserved for employees.
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‘The team includes several attorneys who clerked for SCOTUS and federal appellate courts, which is invaluable. I've been impressed with their preparation for oral arguments, including very intense moots.’
‘Their deep knowledge of our business and industry and their experience and preparation for oral arguments stand out. Anton Metlitsky is an outstanding appellate advocate.’
Key clients
- Chubb
- Kenvue
Work highlights
- Acted for Vigilant Insurance Co. before the California Supreme Court in Another Planet Entertainment LLC v. Vigilant Insurance Co., which held unanimously that the mere presence of the COVID-19 virus does not result in a distinct, demonstrable physical alteration to property.
- Successfully advocated on behalf of 'app-based drivers' —those who work with Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart and similar companies — as independent contractors, while also guaranteeing them various benefits typically reserved for employees.