- Co-authored briefs and presented oral argument regarding preemption issues under the Supreme Court’s decisions in PLIVA, Inc. v. Mensing, 564 U.S. 604 (2011), and Buckman Co. v. Plaintiffs’ Legal Committee, 531 U.S. 341 (2001), on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in state and federal courts.
- Co-authored brief and contributed to oral argument preparation in Washington v. United States, 138 S. Ct. 1832 (2018) (Mem.), a Supreme Court case about fishing rights under 19th century Indian treaties.
- Contributed to briefing and oral argument preparation in Supreme Court litigation regarding the standard of review of patent claim construction. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. v. Sandoz, Inc., 135 S. Ct. 831. The Supreme Court agreed with Teva by a vote of 7-2 that factual issues relevant to claim construction decisions are reviewed for clear error.
- Successfully represented financial institutions in appeals before the Fifth and Ninth Circuits involving statute-of-limitations issues and foreclosure requirements.
- Presented oral argument and successfully persuaded the Ninth Circuit in two appeals to reverse dismissal of complaints filed by an inmate under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and to reverse decisions denying the appointment of pro bono counsel.
- Co-authored briefs in the Federal Circuit on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer regarding causation issues in induced-infringement appeal that is currently pending.
- Co-authored brief in the Federal Circuit on behalf of a medical-equipment manufacturer to defend favorable judgment by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.Case settled before argument.
- Co-authored motion for judgment on the pleadings on behalf of an investment management services corporation in a securities action. Successfully obtained dismissal of all claims asserted against our client.
- Representing 401(k) plan sponsor in Second Circuit in ERISA case involving an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), defending successful motion to dismiss filed in federal court.
- Representing 401(k) plan sponsor in putative class actions alleging breaches of ERISA’s fiduciary duties and violations of ERISA’s prohibited-transaction provisions based on the selection and monitoring of 401(k) plan investment options.
- Representing 401(k) and 403(b) plan service providers in putative class actions challenging products and services provided to ERISA plan participants.
- Co-authored post-trial briefing in patent infringement action regarding patent invalidity issues.
- Co-authored numerous petitions for certiorari filed in the Supreme Court in ERISA, product-litigation, criminal, and civil-rights cases.
- Co-authored dozens of amicus briefs in the Supreme Court and federal appellate courts concerning patent, ERISA, statute of limitations, and environmental issues.
- Part of a team that monitored the domestic ethics program of one of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States, including the preparation of compliance and improvement reports.
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ACI's 18th Annual ERISA Litigation Conference
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds, But Curtails, Sec’s Disgorgement Authority In Enforcement Actions
Supreme Court Appears Poised to Limit, But Ultimately Uphold, SEC’s Power to Obtain Disgorgement In Enforcement Actions Brought In Federal Court
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17th National Forum on ERISA Litigation
The Perils of Engaging on Social Media for Women Lawyers: Are the Benefits Worth the Risks?
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J.D., 2011
Harvard Law School
(magna cum laude)
Harvard Law School
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B.A., 2005
University of San Diego
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University of San Diego
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2012-2013 U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Honorable Raymond C. Fisher
2011-2012 U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Honorable George H. King
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