ArentFox Schiff features a trade secrets practice able to provide diverse litigation services in disputes arising out of a breach of proprietary information, regularly handling licensing, contractor, and manufacturer disputes. The department benefits from the guidance of co-leaders Linda Jackson in Boston, Allan Anderson in Los Angeles, Washington DC-based Nicholas Nesgos, Matthew Prewitt in Chicago, and New York's Alexander Spiegler. Jackson has broad trial and injunctive relief experience; Nesgos is proficient in restrictive covenants litigation; and Prewitt leverages noncompete expertise. Eshun Forghany in San Francisco and Lauren Schaefer in Boston are both key members, recommended for advice on tech-based products and ‘subject matter expertise’, respectively.
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Testimonials
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‘There are several lawyers from different offices who are very experienced in trade secret/restrictive covenant litigation and advice.’
‘Lauren Schaefer is outstanding. She has subject matter expertise and excellent judgment.’
‘ArentFox stands out for being exceptionally efficient, responsive, and genuinely easy to work with. Unlike many trade secrets firms that default to formulaic analyses or overly conservative approaches, the ArentFox team is notably creative in how it analyzes issues and proposes practical, viable solutions. That creativity translates directly into efficiencies for clients—narrowing issues earlier, avoiding unnecessary work, and structuring matters in ways that meaningfully reduce time spent.'
- 'The team combines deep subject-matter expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset. Matters are handled promptly, communication is clear, and the team is consistently polite, thoughtful, and grounded—highly capable lawyers who are also just normal, approachable people to work with. Clients benefit from advice that is commercially realistic and tailored to their specific goals, rather than one-size-fits-all legal strategies.'
- 'A key strength of the practice is the diversity of its team, both in background and perspective. That diversity fosters strong collaboration and more innovative problem-solving, allowing the team to identify unconventional but effective paths forward. Compared to other firms, ArentFox avoids inefficiency and over-lawyering, instead focusing on early strategic decision-making that drives better outcomes with fewer resources.'
‘The individuals I work with at ArentFox consistently stand out for their professionalism, responsiveness, and practical judgment. In particular, Ehsun Forghany has been a true star player on the litigation side. He distinguishes themselves not only through strong legal skills, but through the way he thinks strategically about cases and manages matters efficiently from start to finish.'
Key clients
- Action Gypsum Supply, LP
- CACI, Inc.
- College Loan Corporation
- Corrugated Supplies Company
- CW Advisors, LLC
- Doppel Inc.
- Ever Valinject GmbH and Nexus Pharmaceuticals
- Innospec Inc.
- Rod Jardine
- Thompson Pipe Group
Work highlights
Advising Thompson Pipe Group as a defendant and counterclaimant in a litigation with Amiblu Technology, arising from Amiblu’s attempt to terminate what Thompson Pipe contends is a perpetual exclusive license.
Advising CACI, Inc. in a civil theft of trade secrets dispute involving $7 billion.
Advising Innospec Inc. in a dispute with Aurorium, LLC, regarding confidentiality agreements.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Linda Jackson; Allan Anderson; Nicholas Nesgos; Matthew Prewitt; Alexander Spiegler
Other key lawyers
Eshun Forghany; Lauren Schaefer