WilmerHale

The team at WilmerHale has remained active in presenting arguments before state and federal courts of appeals in recent months, including two in the US Supreme Court. The group routinely handles appeals that involve questions of antitrust, bankruptcy, civil rights, constitutional law, employment law, IP, and Native American law. The practice is directed by 'premier appellate and Supreme Court advocate' and former US Solicitor General Seth Waxman, who draws on experience of over 85 arguments before the high court. Waxman, who is lauded by one client as providing 'measured, practical, and sophisticated advice', recently secured a notable victory for Twitter when the Supreme Court unanimously reversed a Ninth Circuit decision related to the liability of social media platforms for acts of terrorism, working in conjunction with Ari Holtzblatt. Boston-based Mark Fleming recently represented Netflix and assisted in securing three victories in appeals from adverse decisions by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Appellate specialist Daniel Volchok and 'excellent appellate attorney' Thomas Saunders are additional key contacts. All mentioned lawyers are based in Washington, D.C. unless otherwise stated. Ed Williams left the firm in March 2024, as did Catherine Carroll in September 2024, who departed to start a new role as Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the United States.