Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP’s litigation practice stewards a broad range of corporate, antitrust, securities, intellectual property, environmental, and restructuring-related disputes. The department is headed by Paul Genender in Texas, who is well versed in complex commercial litigation arising from bankruptcies and distressed situations; Susan Leader in Los Angeles, recognized for antitrust, environmental, and entertainment industry disputes; Avi Weitzman in New York, who concentrates on commercial, securities, and corporate governance litigation; and William Whitner in Atlanta, who has substantial exposure to contract disputes, business torts, and mass arbitration. In Washington DC, Kwame Manley, the firm’s global litigation chair, adds depth in white-collar defense and internal investigations, while Benjamin Snyder brings deep appellate and Supreme Court advocacy expertise. New York’s Jayme Goldstein is a key name for Chapter 11 proceedings and other distressed situations. The Texas office bolstered its ranks in April and November 2025, respectively, with the additions of Craig Stanfield, who handles product liability, construction, and insurance litigation, and Stephen Fitzgerald, experienced in environmental disputes and arbitration.