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All Representative Cases
Acquire patents for enterprise-tier database software for large company.
Secured numerous permanent injunctions across the United States against trademark infringers misappropriating the name or likeness of a highly regarded restaurant enterprise.
Successfully defended one of the nation’s largest insurance brokerages on appeal in a dispute regarding the enforceability of post-employment restrictive covenants. Aitkin v. USI Ins. Servs., LLC, No. 21-35497, 2022 WL 1439128 (9th Cir. May 6, 2022).
Represented foreign company in a multimillion-dollar asset acquisition of two U.S.-based vehicle dealerships and real estate. Led multi-disciplinary team including real estate and finance team members.
Second chaired a jury trial representing an evicted woman in support of her race and religious discrimination claims against a housing facility.
Represented general receiver for defunct mortgage lender in recovery of defaulted loans dating back to 2005.
Successfully represented public university in appeal of a tenured faculty member's dismissal for bullying and sexual harassment. The appeal was under Oregon's writ-of-review statute, and we obtained full dismissal of the appeal and affirmation of the faculty member's dismissal.
Defended a global corporation employer in an action brought by an individual involved in a car accident with an employee during work. The case was resolved on favorable terms through informal negotiations with plaintiff’s counsel.
Successfully defended a private university on appeal regarding claims for breach of contract and unjust enrichment brought by a former graduate student. Gallagher v. Capella Educ. Co., No. 21-35188, 2021 WL 6067015, at *1 (9th Cir. Dec. 20, 2021).