Latham & Watkins fields an education team with extensive government experience, handling anti-discrimination and civil rights matters, government investigations, and class action lawsuits as well as real estate matters and tax issues. In Washington DC, Jonathan Su is a key name for congressional inquiries and investigations. Rhea Fernandes offers notable expertise in regards to gender policy, civil rights, and workplace culture. Danielle Conley and Jude Volek departed the team in May 2026.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Latham teams I have worked with are incredibly thoughtful, extremely responsive, and have all of the right instincts to back their legal acumen.'
- 'Ed Siskel, and Rhea Fernandes are exceptional as a team and as individual contributors. Each of them is thoughtful, practical, and business-minded, in addition to being incredibly intelligent and competent in all of the traditional senses of lawyering.'
- 'The Latham team brings a wealth of valuable experience and strategic outlook to litigation and investigation matters.'
- 'The entire Latham team - from senior partners to junior associates - is fantastic to work with. They produce excellent briefs and provide thoughtful advice. Gary Feinerman, in particular, is great.'
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Su; Rhea Fernandes; Vanessa Le; Ed Siskel; Gary Feinerman