We are recognized for our well-respected national appellate, constitutional, and administrative law practice, with a deep bench of leading appellate specialists who advise our clients on their most important matters. We win major appeals and shape high‑stakes legal issues for businesses in virtually every forum – from the U.S. Supreme Court to federal and state appellate courts to government agencies to arbitration panels. We partner early with our trial and regulatory teams, leveraging deep benches in the District of Columbia, California, and Florida, to deliver coordinated and successful on‑the‑ground advocacy in jurisdictions across the U.S.

Partnering with the firm’s expert trial lawyers, we handle appeals arising from matters tried by the firm at all levels of the state and federal court systems, and we are frequently retained for high‑profile appeals in cases tried by other firms. Our work spans a wide range of constitutional, administrative, and regulatory disputes, including challenges that reshape industry frameworks and define the limits of proper government authority.

Our team brings particular depth of experience in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, advising and litigating appeals involving the HHS, FDA, CMS, and state regulatory agencies, and we are often involved in major federal False Claims Act matters. We are a leader in energy and environmental appeals, handling significant matters involving private parties and administrative agencies such as FERC, EPA, and DOI. We frequently team up with the firm’s renowned trade practice to litigate high-profile trade matters. In the intellectual property field, we are often involved in leading‑edge patent and technology disputes, including Section 337 matters, with regular briefing in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Across subject areas, we pursue and defend certified class actions (including successful Rule 23(f) petitions), litigate issues under the Administrative Procedure Act, and are involved in commercial disputes of all kinds. Reflecting the strength of our reputation, our appellate lawyers frequently draft amicus briefs for major trade associations and national organizations.

We pride ourselves on being more than just appellate specialists. We provide strategic counseling well before an appeal is filed, and we are often retained to brief and argue complex legal issues in trial courts – helping teams preserve error and present legal issues in a way that resonates with courts. Our appellate lawyers routinely collaborate with trial counsel and subject‑matter teams on:

• Pretrial motions
• Preparation of jury instructions
• Presentation of motions and objections during trial
• Post-trial motions
• Pre‑appellateevaluation and mediation of cases

We also pride ourselves on becoming our clients’ most trusted advisors. We analyze pending legislation and regulations to assess their constitutionality, evaluate the viability of potential legal challenges, and develop overall legal strategies to help our clients achieve their most pressing business objectives.