
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.
L'éditorial du Legal 500
Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
'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.'
Clients clés
- HSBC
- DraftKings
- Novartis
- Uber Technologies
- EMD Serono
- Pfizer
- Gilead Sciences
- T-Mobile
- Sophos
- AT&T
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d'une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Responsable de la pratique
Ilissa Samplin
Autres avocats clés
Blaine Evanson; L. Kieran Kieckhefer; Brian Rosenthal; Orin Snyder; Angelique Kaounis; Christine Demana; Stuart Rosenberg