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Named 2025 Best Law Firm of the Year by The American Lawyer

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Largest Ever Individual Wrongful-Conviction Verdict Won

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Natasha Vij Greiner to Join as Investment Management Practice Leader

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Thermo Fisher Scientific Strikes $9 Billion Deal to Acquire Clario

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Major Appellate Victories for Apple and PNC Bank

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The New York Times Co. Wins Decisive Victory in Palin Defamation Case

WilmerHale and co-counsel Ballard Spahr secured a victory when a federal jury ruled in favor of The New York Times and against former Alaska Governor and Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin in a retrial of a libel claim over a 2017 editorial about gun violence and the prevalence of mass shootings in the US. The case has been seen as a key indicator for future press-public figure disputes and has garnered significant national media attention over the past eight years. 
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Nordstrom to be Acquired by Nordstrom Family and Liverpool

WilmerHale represented the Nordstrom Family in its acquisition of Nordstrom, Inc., securing them a majority ownership stake in the Company it founded a century ago.
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Litigator of the Week Honors for Meta Victory

Litigation Daily recognized WilmerHale as Litigator of the Week runners-up for its role in Meta’s groundbreaking antitrust win.
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Court Vacates CMS Rule on RADV Audits

A Texas federal court struck down a CMS rule on RADV audits, a decision with major implications for Medicare Advantage organizations.
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Readily Ascertainable—WilmerHale's Trade Secret Bulletin

Stay informed with Readily Ascertainable—WilmerHale’s Trade Secret Bulletin offering clear, concise updates on the latest trade secret cases and trends shaping the legal landscape.
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Howey vs. Risk Capital

In this client alert, explore the differences in securities law tests as they take on greater importance in a period of potential growth in state-level securities enforcement.
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“I particularly like that, no matter what challenges we face, our primary contacts at WilmerHale can find someone else within the practice that is an expert in the matters we are facing.”

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Chambers USA 2025

“WilmerHale is widely perceived as one of the most successful law firm mergers of all time. Drivers that shape the market’s perception include a reputation for consistently excellent quality and market leadership in chosen areas of focus.”
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The American Lawyer, 2024

“The WilmerHale team is exceptional at all levels, has a set of partners with deep expertise supported by consistently outstanding counsel and senior associates. WilmerHale's ability to tap into internal partnerships to ensure full advantage has been impressive.”
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Chambers USA 2024

“The firm stands out not only for its substantive knowledge and expertise, which is excellent, but also for its utter dedication and drive to achieve the best possible outcomes.”
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Chambers Europe 2023

“[They] believed in our cause, our innocence and, most importantly, they believed in us. We truly felt we had the best possible representation, never feeling second to any other client. They cared about us and therefore went the distance for us, ultimately achieving the perfect ending.”
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Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms 2024

“WilmerHale has outstanding lawyers. Their people make the difference.”
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Gate Bioscience’s Collaboration with Lilly Valued at up to $856M

This WilmerHale life sciences team represented Gate Bioscience in a nearly billion-dollar collaboration and license agreement with Eli Lilly and Company. The partnership will leverage Gate Bio’s platform to create innovative therapies designed to eliminate difficult-to-drug proteins and tackle diseases with significant unmet need.
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Our summer program promises challenging assignments, practical training and opportunities to work and socialize with many of our lawyers.

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Our lawyers flourish in a collegial environment that emphasizes teamwork, collaboration and the spirited exchange of ideas in the pursuit of excellence.

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A law firm thrives when it is supported by professionals with superb business skills, and we are committed to attracting and retaining talented employees to achieve that.

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