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Class Actions & Group Litigation
Winston has developed a consistent record of success handling class action cases in state and federal courts. The practice is anchored by seasoned class action lawyers, many of whom have been recognized by Chambers USA and other ranking organizations as being top practitioners in their field. Our clients rely on us to steer them through class action matters by drawing on the firm’s significant experience in resolving complex litigation using creative and aggressive arguments, across a broad range of class, collective, coordinated, and mass actions, as well multidistrict litigation. We also have succeeded at trial in several class actions—a rare occurrence.
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Trial skills matter—even in a world where few disputes ever see the inside of a courtroom. Winston has built a reputation as a trial lawyers’ firm, featuring seasoned litigators who leverage extensive courtroom experience to meet our clients’ business and legal objectives. Our long history of taking cases to trial—and winning—provides our clients with tremendous settlement leverage with their adversaries, as well as a substantial likelihood of a favorable resolution if, and when, they go to trial.
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Our nationally recognized Appellate & Critical Motions (ACM) Practice delivers sophisticated legal advocacy and analysis before trial, at trial, and on appeal. From state trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, our ACM attorneys identify, preserve, and present the critical legal issues that can make the difference between winning and losing.
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|May 1, 2024
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Last year was a banner year for Winston Pro Bono. We won the largest pro bono jury verdict in the firm’s history on behalf of one of the firm’s Racial Justice & Equity CEASE Initiative clients. We played an important role in addressing the migrant crises in New York City and Chicago. We also assisted political prisoners expelled from Nicaragua to file for asylum in the United States and continued our longstanding commitment to protecting the rights of death row inmates in Alabama.
Pro Bono In Action
|February 12, 2024
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Victory for Inmate’s Rights: Winston Team Secures Verdict and Compensation in ADA Case
Following a jury trial in federal court in the Central District of Illinois, a Winston team secured a verdict and compensatory damages for our client, an inmate at the Pontiac Correctional Center.
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|September 19, 2023
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On Appeal, Winston Secures the Right to Due Process for a Wisconsin Prison Inmate
Winston associate Madison Haueisen argued and won a major victory before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit for our client who resides in a Wisconsin prison and alleged that his right to due process was violated when the prison 1) confiscated $10,000 from his prisoner fund account and deemed it contraband before holding a hearing 2) prevented him from presenting evidence at his disciplinary hearing, and 3) conspired to subject him to a biased tribunal. Our victory preserves our client’s right to a jury trial on his civil rights claims.
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Founded in 1853, Winston & Strawn is one of the largest and oldest law firms in Chicago. The office is home to 275+ lawyers distributed across 23 practice areas. Our Chicago lawyers represent 90 companies in the Fortune 500 and are recognized in all the major directories and award competitions. They also are heavily invested in pro bono causes, having dedicated 16,250+ hours in 2022 to various pro bono organizations. They are hardworking, compassionate, and diverse—nearly 50% of the lawyers in this office identify as women, racial/ethnic minorities, and/or LGBTQ+. Our Chicago office also takes immense pride in fostering a collegial atmosphere that influences every aspect of our culture. From weekly Starbucks Socials, where colleagues gather to connect over coffee and conversation, to ping pong tournaments that ignite friendly competition, to volunteer opportunities around the city, we celebrate the camaraderie and sense of community that unite us. This not only enhances collaboration and teamwork but creates a supportive environment that inspires us to excel in our professional pursuits.
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Winston & Strawn’s Washington, D.C. office—the first outside of Chicago—opened its doors in 1970. The office is home to 75+ attorneys, many of whom are nationally recognized and award-winning, with experience navigating clients through regulatory and enforcement issues as well as complicated governmental processes. Located in the center of the nation’s capital, the D.C. office assists clients at the intersection of business, government, and law. We represent 75+ Fortune 500 companies and employ eight attorneys with prior government experience. The office also boasts a nationally ranked eDiscovery group known for providing a full-service practice.