Winston Taylor acts for medical technology companies and sports sector clients in its appellate and critical motions practice, where it handles matters involving federal preemption, environmental regulation, and class certification. Recent work for the group includes a Ninth Circuit reversal regarding antitrust claims for professional swimmers and a Supreme Court victory in a federal sentencing case. Based in Chicago, Linda Coberly co-leads the firmwide litigation department and provides counsel on securities fraud and product liability disputes. The appellate and critical motions practice is co-headed by Chicago-based Scott Glauberman, who focuses on class actions and commercial litigation, and Michael Kimberly in Washington DC, whose practice spans tax controversies and constitutional law. Kimberly joined the firm from McDermott Will & Schulte in May 2025.
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‘Michael Kimberly is simply the best appellate and APA advocate I know. His written and oral advocacy are unparalleled. He makes the most complicated issues seem clear-cut and obvious.’
‘This is a practical, smart, and capable team. Because Winston Strawn tries so many cases, they are used to jumping into matters on short notice.’
‘Linda Coberly is sensational - practical, business-minded, and very collaborative.'
Key clients
- Abbott Laboratories
- Allstate Insurance Company
- Corning
- Cox Communications
- Cresco Labs
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals
- HP Inc.
- Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation
- Motorola Mobility
- Potomac Edison Company
- Advanced Medical Technology Association
- Alignment Healthcare
Work highlights
Represented the petitioner in a 5-4 Supreme Court victory in Hewitt v. United States, successfully arguing that the First Step Act’s reduced sentencing provisions apply to defendants whose prior sentences were vacated and require resentencing.
Won a Ninth Circuit reversal for Thomas Shields and professional swimmers in Thomas Shields v. World Aquatics, allowing antitrust claims against international swimming restrictions to proceed to trial.
Represented an individual in a United States Supreme Court case against New Jersey Transit concerning the ability to sue out-of-state public transportation agencies in state court for accidents.
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Practice head
Scott Glauberman; Michael Kimberly; Linda Coberly