Williams & Connolly is pleased to have 55 Summer Associates with the firm this Summer!
Williams & Connolly LLP
Law Practice
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Williams & Connolly is recognized as one of the world’s premier litigation firms. Our lawyers successfully handle significant civil and criminal matters in courts across the country and forums around the world. We bring a unique blend of talent, tenacity and teamwork to every case we handle in the relentless pursuit of the best possible outcomes for our clients. The firm was founded in 1967 by legendary trial lawyer Edward Bennett Williams. In the tradition of our founder, we share a passionate and principled dedication to excellence and success in all that we do. Over the last five decades, many of the world’s most prominent organizations and individuals have trusted us with their most important and complex litigation, investigation, and arbitration matters. We hire the top graduates from the best law schools and provide a collaborative training ground for young litigators, providing clients with the highest-quality representation at every level of seniority and with a cohesive team always working to advance their interests. Vault has ranked Williams & Connolly as one of the top law firms for selectivity, partner-associate relations, career outlook, satisfaction, quality of work, and business outlook. Williams & Connolly maintains a nearly one-to-one partner-to-associate ratio, ensuring that matters are leanly staffed and that our associates gain significant hands-on experience. Our approach to hiring and advancement from within fosters a unique culture that focuses on teamwork, preparation, and tenacity designed to deliver results. Williams & Connolly recognizes diversity and inclusion as core values; exceptional advocates are not cut from a single—or predictable—cloth. We work to recruit individuals from diverse backgrounds and provide them with the opportunities and resources necessary to thrive.
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Washington, District of Columbia 20024, US
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On June 27, associate Alexandra Trobe will speak on the panel “Veterans’ Legal Issues, Considerations, and Resources,” an orientation on military culture for legal practitioners. The panel, hosted by Veterans Legal Services, will identify the most common legal issues veterans face as well as related considerations, and will share information about resources available for veterans. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6ZNt5YU
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On April 23, Williams & Connolly partner Lisa Blatt argued Starbucks Corp. v. McKinney, her 50th argument before the Supreme Court, and on June 13, 2024, the Court ruled in Starbucks’ favor, holding that when considering the National Labor Relations Board’s request for a preliminary injunction under Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act, district courts must apply the traditional four factors articulated in Winter v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. The Williams & Connolly team representing Starbucks also included partner Sarah Harris, associates Tyler Becker, Noah McCullough, and Joshua Hanley, and alum Edward Pickup. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/emS8V8rf
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Williams & Connolly is proud to celebrate Juneteenth, our country’s second Independence Day. In celebration of Juneteenth, Williams & Connolly asked associate Armani Madison to reflect on the importance of his black identity and the importance of this holiday being more widely observed. Click here to read Armani's reflection: https://lnkd.in/eNEy6Cyf
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Williams & Connolly is proud to have 15 practice areas and 36 attorneys recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers and Partners USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers, a leading legal data and analytics provider, ranks the top lawyers and law firms across the United States and around the globe. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGJNrBxd
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Williams & Connolly partners Sarah Harris and Amy Saharia from the Firm’s Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation practice will present the CLE “Supreme Court 2023 Term in Review and a Preview of Next Term” on the key business cases, major decisions, and big themes of Term. They will also discuss the outlook for next Term for business cases and other notable developments. Click the link to learn more and register for this CLE: https://lnkd.in/eZA7563u
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Williams & Connolly is pleased to announce the appointment of partner Dov Grossman as Co-Chair of the firm’s Patent Litigation practice. Dov joins David Berl and Jessamyn Berniker as Co-Chairs. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTVHpYHH
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Partners David Berl, Jessamyn Berniker, Stan Fisher, Paul Gaffney, Dov Grossman, and Tom Selby have been recognized by IP STARS (Managing IP) as 2024 “IP Stars.” Partner Thomas Hentoff was named a “Copyright Star.” Additionally, partner Lisa Blatt earned three first-time recognitions in the categories of “Trademark Star,” “Copyright Star,” and “Top 250 Women in IP.” To read more, click here: https://lnkd.in/eG5ibFae
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Partners M. Elaine Horn and Vidya Mirmira and associate Nicole Ratelle recently authored an Expert Analysis column for Law360 titled “3 Employer Lessons From NLRB’s Complaint Against SpaceX.” The article discusses the National Labor Relations Board’s recent complaint against SpaceX and the evolving legal landscape surrounding severance agreements. To read more, click the link here: https://lnkd.in/dDHmER4z
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Partner Lisa Blatt was featured in an article published by the The University of Texas at Austin School of Law’s Texas Law Magazine. Titled “The Indomitable Lisa Blatt ’89,” the article discusses Lisa’s recent milestone of arguing 50 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, as well as her overall approach to advocacy. It describes her as “the most active female member, and among the all-time winningest advocates, of the SCOTUS bar in United States history.” The article quotes Lisa as saying, “[m]y style, if it’s unique, it’s that I have this very strong view that truth is the best form of advocacy.”