Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP

Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP maintains a strong position in the market for advising leading global corporates on discovery strategy and information management in high-stakes litigation and investigations. A go-to-advisor in mass torts, class actions, and multidistrict litigation, the firm draws on in-depth trial experience to resolve contentious disputes and pre-litigation challenges in matters carrying significant exposure. The team is under the leadership of Washington-based Patrick Oot, reputed for the depth of his expertise in high-stakes litigation and government investigations. Jennifer Stevenson co-leads from Kansas City, well-versed in representing clients in class action and product liability litigation throughout the country in both state and federal courts. Los Angeles’ Adam Shoshtari frequently advises on technology-related risks with a proactive focus, often resolving issues before disputes arise. Shannon Schoultz supports from Atlanta, with a focus on data, discovery, and information governance in complex disputes. The firm’s reach was extended with the arrivals of John Rosenthal, Jason Moore, and Jamie Brown in January 2026.