Wilkinson Stekloff, a practice which is described as ‘trial-ready’ by one client, notably acts for the NFL and its teams in high stakes and high value litigation, adding to its strong track record in antitrust class-action lawsuits and defamation cases. Also notable is the group’s representation of the NCAA in long-running antitrust class-action litigation, led by Cali Arat and Rakesh Kilaru. Experienced litigator Beth Wilkinson who has previously represented the NFL in concussion-related litigation and Brian Stekloff head up the team. All lawyers mentioned are based in in Washington DC.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- 'Outstanding trial lawyers with a deep knowledge of sports.'
- 'Rakesh Kilaru is just superb in every respect.'
Key clients
- National Football League (NFL)
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Work highlights
Represented the NFL and 32 Member Teams, and NFL Enterprises in a certified class-action lawsuit that threatened the client with up to $21 billion in exposure. After a jury awarded the plaintiffs $4.8 billion in damages.
Practice head
Beth Wilkinson; Brian Stekloff
Other key lawyers
Cali Arat; Rakesh Kilaru