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Mayer Brown Strengthens Mass Torts Team with Strategic Hire of Environmental Litigators from WilmerHale

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San Francisco, Calif. — Mayer Brown has strengthened its mass torts practice by welcoming partners Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer, both of whom previously worked at WilmerHale. Their arrival signals a strategic move for the firm, especially following the loss of a five-partner mass torts team to Jenner & Block earlier this year. The addition of these two experienced lawyers reflects a larger trend among major law firms seeking to bolster their capabilities in the mass torts sector. Pujari specializes in environmental law, white-collar defense, and crisis management, while Rheinheimer brings expertise in complex litigation … Read more

Mayer Brown Boosts Mass Torts Expertise with Strategic Hires from WilmerHale amid Industry Shift

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San Francisco, California – Mayer Brown has strengthened its mass torts practice with the addition of partners Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer, who have joined the firm from WilmerHale. This move marks a significant effort to bolster the firm’s legal expertise following the recent exit of a five-partner mass torts team to Jenner & Block. The hiring comes amid an increasing trend among major law firms to expand their capabilities in mass torts as they face a more sophisticated and well-financed plaintiffs’ bar in the environmental sector. Pujari pointed out that this trend translates to … Read more

Judge Overrules Trump Directive Aimed at WilmerHale Law Firm, Marking Key Legal Victory

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Boston, Mass. — A federal judge has invalidated an executive order from former President Donald Trump aimed at the WilmerHale law firm, allowing the firm to continue its operations without governmental challenges. The ruling comes amid ongoing discussions about the intersection of legal representation and politics. The order issued in 2020 sought to restrict the law firm’s contract with federal agencies, alleging that its lawyers were engaged in political activities that compromised their professional integrity. WilmerHale has represented various clients, including those in the tech and pharmaceutical sectors, and the order drew significant attention from … Read more

Trump’s Legal Setback: Judge Overturns Order Targeting WilmerHale Law Firm

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ruled against former President Donald Trump’s attempt to penalize the prominent law firm WilmerHale. The decision came in response to a request by Trump, who had sought to exclude the firm from representing various clients due to its involvement in investigations into his business practices. The case arose from an earlier directive issued by Trump, which claimed the law firm would be subject to sanctions. Trump alleged that WilmerHale had participated in unfounded investigations aimed at undermining his presidency and business interests. In a recent ruling, U.S. District … Read more