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Our Patent Litigation Practice is one of the country’s most active and highly regarded. Our seasoned patent litigators bring extensive courtroom experience to every matter we handle. According to Lex Machina, we are among the top three national patent defense firms in the country for number of appearances and cases filed, and we also were the top national defense firm for number of patent trials in the last five years (2018–2022).
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Winston has been a major player in the life sciences industry for decades. We represent market-leading clients across this broad sector, including companies involved in pharmaceuticals, biologics, biosimilars, biotechnology, and medical devices. Our attorneys are seasoned practitioners—many of whom have technical degrees in areas key to the life sciences sector, including biology, chemistry, pharmacy, and biomedical engineering—and bring a unique understanding of the industry and perspective to our representations.
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Winston offers a comprehensive cross-practice area Public Company Advisory Group, which leverages the collective experience of our Capital Markets and Securities, M&A, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Complex Commercial and Securities Litigation, and Tax practices, to advise our clients on the wide range of issues they face as public companies. With extensive experience providing top-tier legal counsel to our clients, we have cultivated a deep reservoir of knowledge in SEC reporting and compliance, capital markets, executive compensation, and corporate governance matters, earning the trust of numerous public company clients as their legal advisors in these critical areas.
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Experience
|August 17, 2023
Winston Serves as Trial Counsel in Monsanto Roundup Litigation
Experience
|March 26, 2013
Copy of Monsanto Co. v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. $1B Jury Verdict
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Recognitions
|October 1, 2023
|1 Min Read
George Lombardi Named Among 2023 Law360 Life Sciences MVPs
Winston & Strawn Litigation Department Co-Chair George Lombardi was named among Law360’s 2023 Life Sciences MVPs. This accolade recognizes attorneys who “have distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-breaking deals.” Over 900 nominees were considered for this year’s series.
In the Media
|April 13, 2023
|1 Min Read
The American Lawyer Highlights the Firm’s 2022 Growth and Revenue
Winston & Strawn Chairman Tom Fitzgerald recently spoke with The American Lawyer, where he discussed the firm’s 2022 revenue, hires and departures, litigation work in the last year, and what Winston is watching for in 2023.
Recognitions
|June 24, 2022
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George Lombardi Honored as Litigator of the Week
Winston & Strawn Partner and Co-Chair of the Litigation Department George Lombardi was featured as Litigator of the Week by The Am Law Litigation Daily in the June 24, 2022 column.
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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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Since opening in 2011, Winston & Strawn’s Houston office has grown to nearly 60 lawyers and is home to many long-standing leaders of the Houston legal and business communities. Our Houston office hosts a comprehensive transactional team specializing in private equity, capital markets, and public companies, as well as extensive commercial litigation and intellectual property practices—with nearly all Houston IP attorneys possessing technical degrees. We are also home to a leading energy and infrastructure group that focuses on oil and gas projects and infrastructure litigation, and an international arbitration practice. Our robust offerings demonstrate our commitment to the continued growth of the city’s global, economic, and cultural footprint.
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Serving one of the world’s largest economies for over 20 years, Winston & Strawn’s Los Angeles office is home to more than 100 lawyers and business professionals. Under the guidance of Office Managing Partner Angela Machala, our L.A. office thrives as a dynamic and tightly knit community that celebrates diversity, with 66% of our L.A. attorneys identifying as women, racial/ethnic minorities, and/or LGBTQ+. Our L.A. lawyers—who are equally split between litigation and transactional work—advise 80+ Fortune 500 companies, which is a testament to the collaborative environment we’ve created to provide exceptional legal services.