Comprised of ‘outstanding IP litigators’ , the group at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is well placed to handle complex trade secret disputes in both prosecution and defense contexts. The team also harnesses capabilities representing clients in non-compete disputes. Its client list contains well-known names across various industry sectors from HSBC to Uber. Entertainment and tech are the particular areas of specialism of experienced litigator Ilissa Samplin who oversees the offering from LA. At the same office, Blaine Evanson is experienced in litigation up to Supreme Court level, and L. Kieran Kieckhefer has handled copyright, employment contract breach, patent and trade secret disputes. The team also has a presence in New York, where trial attorney Orin Snyder is a standout name, and in Dallas, where Christine Demana is the practitioner to note.
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'A team of outstanding IP litigators with deep strengths in litigation strategy, electronic discovery, expert discovery, appellate strategy and practice, and trial practice.’
- 'Blaine Evanson is a leader and experienced appellate lawyer with extensive knowledge of appellate strategy and court processes.'
Key clients
- HSBC
- DraftKings
- Novartis
- Uber Technologies
- EMD Serono
- Pfizer
- Gilead Sciences
- T-Mobile
- Sophos
- AT&T
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ilissa Samplin
Other key lawyers
Blaine Evanson; L. Kieran Kieckhefer; Brian Rosenthal; Orin Snyder; Angelique Kaounis; Christine Demana; Stuart Rosenberg