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Chip has also worked on national litigations involving automobiles, safety equipment, financial services and toxic torts.\nChip’s main focus is achieving the right outcome for clients in litigation. To that end, he provides all-inclusive strategic litigation management and resolution strategies that are narrowly tailored to clients’ financial needs and ultimate goals. He manages and coordinates large teams in complex national litigation.\nHe routinely designs and implements creative alternative fee arrangements and manages those arrangements during the life of an engagement to avoid surprises and provide predictability in “outside counsel” legal spend. In fact, Chip often works hand-in-hand with his clients and their legal finance departments to provide complete transparency in the level of work being performed and to ensure that expected financial targets are met. 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Obtained several dismissals and summary judgment of personal injury claims, including grant of forum non conveniens motion. Helped secure complete defense verdicts at trial and successfully opposed subsequent motion for new trial.{{ FIELD }}Represented pop culture collectibles company in commercial dispute involving importation of goods from abroad.{{ FIELD }}Obtained time served sentence for pro bono client in supervised release revocation proceedings.{{ FIELD }}Represented General Motors in multiple Song-Beverly matters. Obtained numerous dismissals and summary adjudication of fraud claims and negotiated resolution on favorable terms.{{ FIELD }}Represented global industrial entity in personal injury action regarding allegations of latent multi-year injury to several plaintiffs.{{ FIELD }}Represented The Viking Group, Inc. in products liability claims. Resolved matters on favorable terms.{{ FIELD }}Represented leading computer security researcher in criminal matter involving malware.{{ FIELD }}Represented global digital agency in adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court. Secured advantageous resolution.{{ FIELD }}Represented Internet-based television provider in landmark litigation over Section 111 of the Copyright Act of 1976. Resolved national litigation on beneficial terms.{{ FIELD }}Represented pioneering e-cigarette company in commercial dispute involving claims of self-dealing, unjust enrichment and corporate waste. 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King.   Carter George lawyer Partner Rising Star Super Lawyers, 2024 Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2026 Ones to Watch - Commercial Litigation  Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2026 Ones to Watch, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Best Lawyers in America, 2026 University of Mississippi University of Mississippi School of Law Washington and Lee University Washington and Lee University School of Law Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California California New York U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California Intern, Honorable Robert Bruce King, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Law Clerk, Honorable Irene C. Berger, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia Represented Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson in talc-related litigation. Obtained several dismissals and summary judgment of personal injury claims, including grant of forum non conveniens motion. Helped secure complete defense verdicts at trial and successfully opposed subsequent motion for new trial. Represented pop culture collectibles company in commercial dispute involving importation of goods from abroad. Obtained time served sentence for pro bono client in supervised release revocation proceedings. Represented General Motors in multiple Song-Beverly matters. Obtained numerous dismissals and summary adjudication of fraud claims and negotiated resolution on favorable terms. Represented global industrial entity in personal injury action regarding allegations of latent multi-year injury to several plaintiffs. Represented The Viking Group, Inc. in products liability claims. Resolved matters on favorable terms. Represented leading computer security researcher in criminal matter involving malware. Represented global digital agency in adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court. Secured advantageous resolution. Represented Internet-based television provider in landmark litigation over Section 111 of the Copyright Act of 1976. Resolved national litigation on beneficial terms. Represented pioneering e-cigarette company in commercial dispute involving claims of self-dealing, unjust enrichment and corporate waste. Resolved matter on favorable terms before trial.","searchable_name":"Carter L. 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A thought leader in the tech industry, his clients include some of the most respected companies in the gig economy, e-commerce, telemedicine, and social networking/media space. According to the Los Angeles Business Journal, Albert \u0026ldquo;has built an impressive track record for passionate advocacy on some of the most pressing legal issues \u0026ndash; a pillar of influence in the technology, appellate and pro bono fields.\u0026rdquo;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert offers an unmatched blend of consumer, employment, and tech expertise\u0026mdash;e.g., he led the successful defense of the first COVID class action against a gig economy company accused of failing to provide PPE to independent contractors, while also obtaining one of the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTop California Verdicts of 2020\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;that dismissed with prejudice a nationwide TCPA class action alleging robotexting. In addition to defending clients as outside litigation counsel, Albert has been asked to serve two stints in-house at a leading technology company and provides strategic counseling on novel product rollouts and regulatory issues, commercial disputes, and complex consumer and employment disputes. Albert serves as \u0026ldquo;go to\u0026rdquo; counsel for his clients on issues such as platform liability; employment and worker classification; tech investigations and regulatory enforcement (e.g., by City Attorneys, District Attorneys, or Attorneys General); marketing and advertising law (e.g., TCPA); consumer protection and unfair competition laws (e.g., UCL, CCPA); the Communications Decency Act (CDA); Terms of Service (TOS) drafting and enforcement; and mass arbitration strategy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert also specializes in appellate litigation, having represented clients in numerous cases in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Courts of Appeal, and California appellate courts. 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This widely-reported decision was recognized as one of the Top California Verdicts of 2020 because of its important implications for vicarious liability under the TCPA.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in two nationwide class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) alleging that a cannabis platform sent improper text messages, obtaining dismissal of one action and successfully defending the enforceability of cannabis contracts and arbitration provisions under federal law.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel for several technology companies in successfully resolving various nationwide TCPA class actions on an individual basis.{{ FIELD }}Consumer Protection/Unfair Competition: Lead defense counsel for a homesharing technology, obtaining early dismissal with prejudice of the first class action brought by property owners alleging improper service fees and violations of rent control laws under California’s Unfair Competition Law, followed by a complete affirmance in the California Court of Appeal.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel for a ridesharing technology, successfully compelling arbitration of damages claims in a statewide class action challenging certain service fees.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel for a ridesharing technology—and the first counsel to successfully enforce the company’s online arbitration agreement—in obtaining dismissal of a nationwide class action alleging misrepresentations and breach of contract from a promotional campaign.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel for a cannabis platform in a high-profile business dispute where a Canadian competitor alleged unfair competition relating to credit card processing, raising novel issues about the legality of cannabis transactions under federal law.{{ FIELD }}Lead counsel in regulatory trial and appeal on behalf of a disruptive sightseeing startup, which was granted a license despite suit by a competitor alleging violations of California Public Utilities Commission rules and regulations.{{ FIELD }}Tech Investigations/Regulatory Enforcements: Numerous governmental investigations and enforcement actions (e.g., Attorney General, District Attorney, City Attorney) against technology clients on a variety of regulatory/compliance issues, including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and privacy violations; safety representations; background checks; auto-renewal and pricing practices; electric scooters and electric bicycles; employment classification; and municipal fines.{{ FIELD }}Appeals\nCo-lead appellate counsel in the Texas Court of Appeal, obtaining reversal of the trial court’s finding of specific personal jurisdiction over a California-based fashion influencer platform accused of data scraping and intellectual property violations by a rival platform.{{ FIELD }}Counsel of record in the United States Supreme Court on behalf of “on-demand” tech companies, filing an amicus curiae brief that argued that an overbroad definition of “automatic telephone dialing system” under the TCPA would harm technology companies and stymie innovation.{{ FIELD }}Lead appellate counsel in the Ninth Circuit, successfully arguing that a victim of brutal domestic violence by a police officer in Mexico had been subject to torture under the international Convention Against Torture, which should not be excused under a “romantic partner” exception, in a favorable 3-0 panel decision.{{ FIELD }}Counsel of record representing more than 140 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations in filing an amicus curiae brief defending the use of affirmative action to advance educational diversity in the United States Supreme Court case of Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin (Fisher II), where the majority agreed that the university’s admissions policy did not harm AAPI students.{{ FIELD }}Appellate counsel for a nationwide health club, successfully persuading the California Court of Appeal to dismiss a certified class action and to affirm that the plaintiffs had failed to prove class-wide consumer confusion under California's Unfair Competition Law.{{ FIELD }}Appellate counsel representing the California Retailers Association and several of the world’s largest retailers as amicus curiae, advocating for the enforceability of co-tenancy clauses in commercial real estate leases in the California Court of Appeal.{{ FIELD }}Appellate counsel in an important and published Ninth Circuit decision securing a new trial for an inmate who had received ineffective assistance of counsel during the plea negotiation process, and successfully defended against the State of California’s petition for certiorari in the United States Supreme Court.{{ FIELD }}Appellate counsel representing Equality California throughout the closely watched litigation over California’s ban on same-sex marriage, arguing that the ban’s proponents lacked standing in federal court. Not only was this briefing specifically cited in the Ninth Circuit’s order certifying the question of standing to the California Supreme Court (Perry v. Schwarzenegger), Albert coauthored an amicus curiae brief on the standing argument that ultimately prevailed in the United States Supreme Court (Hollingsworth v. Perry).{{ FIELD }}Appellate counsel in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, successfully arguing for relief under the Convention Against Torture to prevent the deportation of a transgender woman who had been brutally raped and beaten by local police in Mexico, resulting in her release after more than four years in detention.{{ FIELD }}Appellate counsel in the California Court of Appeal, the California Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court, successfully defending summary judgment on behalf of an entertainment client in an employment action brought by a former radio manager.{{ FIELD }}Albert Giang’s cutting-edge practice focuses on defending tech startups and public companies against class actions, regulatory investigation and enforcement, and other litigation, and providing crisis management for disrupters who are navigating novel legal and regulatory issues. A thought leader in the tech industry, his clients include some of the most respected companies in the gig economy, e-commerce, telemedicine, and social networking/media space. According to the Los Angeles Business Journal, Albert “has built an impressive track record for passionate advocacy on some of the most pressing legal issues – a pillar of influence in the technology, appellate and pro bono fields.”\nAlbert offers an unmatched blend of consumer, employment, and tech expertise—e.g., he led the successful defense of the first COVID class action against a gig economy company accused of failing to provide PPE to independent contractors, while also obtaining one of the Top California Verdicts of 2020 that dismissed with prejudice a nationwide TCPA class action alleging robotexting. In addition to defending clients as outside litigation counsel, Albert has been asked to serve two stints in-house at a leading technology company and provides strategic counseling on novel product rollouts and regulatory issues, commercial disputes, and complex consumer and employment disputes. Albert serves as “go to” counsel for his clients on issues such as platform liability; employment and worker classification; tech investigations and regulatory enforcement (e.g., by City Attorneys, District Attorneys, or Attorneys General); marketing and advertising law (e.g., TCPA); consumer protection and unfair competition laws (e.g., UCL, CCPA); the Communications Decency Act (CDA); Terms of Service (TOS) drafting and enforcement; and mass arbitration strategy.\nAlbert also specializes in appellate litigation, having represented clients in numerous cases in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Courts of Appeal, and California appellate courts. Albert has been recognized as one of the Minority Leaders of Influence of 2021 by the Los Angeles Business Journal, one of the Best Under 40 by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, a Rising Star in the appellate field by Super Lawyers and Los Angeles magazines, and one of the 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers by Lawdragon.\nRecent Speaking Engagements:\n\nPresenter, “Marketing Gone Wild:  Litigation and Regulatory Trends,” 2020 Marketplace Risk \u0026amp; Global Summit\nProgram Chair and Presenter, “Through a Judge’s Eyes:  How Courts View Your Terms of Service,” 2019 All Hands Conference\nProgram Chair and Presenter, “When the Government Calls—From Responding to Regulatory Fines to Articulating Your Policy Vision,” 2019 Marketplace Risk Management Conference\nProgram Chair and Presenter, “The Future of Marketplace Defenses: Updates and Trends in Platform Protection and Litigation,” 2018 Marketplace Risk Management Conference\nProgram Chair and Speaker, “A Turning Point: How the National Conversation about Diversity and Inclusion is Hitting Tech,” 2018 Minority Corporate Counsel Association G-TEC Conference, Plenary Session\nSpeaker, “Ethical Issues for In-House \u0026amp; Outside Counsel,” 2017 CMCP – Kaiser Permanente CLE Marathon\nSpeaker, “An Ounce of Prevention—Best Practices When Planning for and Facing Litigation,” 2017 Marketplace Risk Management Conference\nProgram Chair and Speaker, “The Sharing Economy: Disrupting the Business and Legal Landscape,” 2016 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Annual Convention\nSpeaker, “A Panel Discussion on Fisher v. University of Texas,” 2013 Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles\n Partner Pro Bono Award, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association 2018 Most Influential Minority Attorneys, Los Angeles Business Journal  2016, 2017 Fellow, Legal Council on Legal Diversity  2017 Advisory Council, MCCA Global TEC Forum  2017 Rising Star-Appellate Litigation, Southern California Super Lawyers  2014-2017 Best Under 40, NAPABA 2013 Amherst College  Stanford University Stanford Law School Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California California Advisory Board, Marketplace Risk Board Member, Executive Advisory Council, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles Co-Chair, Amicus Committee, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Law Clerk, Hon. Richard A. Paez, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Class Action \u0026amp; Trial Matters\nEmployment/Worker Classification: Lead defense counsel for an international insurance company in multiple class, collective, and representative actions in federal and state courts throughout the United States—which allege that insurance sales agents were misclassified and were not paid for training—including prevailing against nationwide Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) collective actions in Pennsylvania and Arkansas federal courts. Lead defense counsel in COVID class action against a gig economy client accused of “public nuisance” and failure to provide PPE to couriers during COVID in violation of California wage-and-hour laws—compelling arbitration by successfully arguing that couriers were engaged in local transactions (and not interstate workers) and did not qualify for “public injunctive relief” simply by invoking public health. Lead defense counsel for several clients in governmental/regulatory investigations and audits alleging independent contractor misclassification in ABC states such as California and Massachusetts. Lead defense counsel in obtaining N.D. Cal. approval of a California-wide class settlement with insurance trainees and sales agents, which was achieved in part due to counsel’s strategic invocation of a little-known exemption from AB5 and aggressive class waiver arguments. Marketing/TCPA: Lead strategy counsel in obtaining complete dismissal with prejudice of a nationwide “robotexting” class action in N.D. Cal., successfully arguing that the plaintiff failed to establish that a tech platform “controlled the manner and means” of the alleged marketers who sent the texts. This widely-reported decision was recognized as one of the Top California Verdicts of 2020 because of its important implications for vicarious liability under the TCPA. Lead counsel in two nationwide class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) alleging that a cannabis platform sent improper text messages, obtaining dismissal of one action and successfully defending the enforceability of cannabis contracts and arbitration provisions under federal law. Lead counsel for several technology companies in successfully resolving various nationwide TCPA class actions on an individual basis. Consumer Protection/Unfair Competition: Lead defense counsel for a homesharing technology, obtaining early dismissal with prejudice of the first class action brought by property owners alleging improper service fees and violations of rent control laws under California’s Unfair Competition Law, followed by a complete affirmance in the California Court of Appeal. Lead counsel for a ridesharing technology, successfully compelling arbitration of damages claims in a statewide class action challenging certain service fees. Lead counsel for a ridesharing technology—and the first counsel to successfully enforce the company’s online arbitration agreement—in obtaining dismissal of a nationwide class action alleging misrepresentations and breach of contract from a promotional campaign. Lead counsel for a cannabis platform in a high-profile business dispute where a Canadian competitor alleged unfair competition relating to credit card processing, raising novel issues about the legality of cannabis transactions under federal law. Lead counsel in regulatory trial and appeal on behalf of a disruptive sightseeing startup, which was granted a license despite suit by a competitor alleging violations of California Public Utilities Commission rules and regulations. Tech Investigations/Regulatory Enforcements: Numerous governmental investigations and enforcement actions (e.g., Attorney General, District Attorney, City Attorney) against technology clients on a variety of regulatory/compliance issues, including California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and privacy violations; safety representations; background checks; auto-renewal and pricing practices; electric scooters and electric bicycles; employment classification; and municipal fines. Appeals\nCo-lead appellate counsel in the Texas Court of Appeal, obtaining reversal of the trial court’s finding of specific personal jurisdiction over a California-based fashion influencer platform accused of data scraping and intellectual property violations by a rival platform. Counsel of record in the United States Supreme Court on behalf of “on-demand” tech companies, filing an amicus curiae brief that argued that an overbroad definition of “automatic telephone dialing system” under the TCPA would harm technology companies and stymie innovation. Lead appellate counsel in the Ninth Circuit, successfully arguing that a victim of brutal domestic violence by a police officer in Mexico had been subject to torture under the international Convention Against Torture, which should not be excused under a “romantic partner” exception, in a favorable 3-0 panel decision. Counsel of record representing more than 140 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations in filing an amicus curiae brief defending the use of affirmative action to advance educational diversity in the United States Supreme Court case of Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin (Fisher II), where the majority agreed that the university’s admissions policy did not harm AAPI students. Appellate counsel for a nationwide health club, successfully persuading the California Court of Appeal to dismiss a certified class action and to affirm that the plaintiffs had failed to prove class-wide consumer confusion under California's Unfair Competition Law. Appellate counsel representing the California Retailers Association and several of the world’s largest retailers as amicus curiae, advocating for the enforceability of co-tenancy clauses in commercial real estate leases in the California Court of Appeal. Appellate counsel in an important and published Ninth Circuit decision securing a new trial for an inmate who had received ineffective assistance of counsel during the plea negotiation process, and successfully defended against the State of California’s petition for certiorari in the United States Supreme Court. Appellate counsel representing Equality California throughout the closely watched litigation over California’s ban on same-sex marriage, arguing that the ban’s proponents lacked standing in federal court. Not only was this briefing specifically cited in the Ninth Circuit’s order certifying the question of standing to the California Supreme Court (Perry v. Schwarzenegger), Albert coauthored an amicus curiae brief on the standing argument that ultimately prevailed in the United States Supreme Court (Hollingsworth v. Perry). Appellate counsel in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, successfully arguing for relief under the Convention Against Torture to prevent the deportation of a transgender woman who had been brutally raped and beaten by local police in Mexico, resulting in her release after more than four years in detention. 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He has litigated claims regarding construction megaprojects in the Middle East, South America and other areas of the world, including disputes before the ICC, LCIA, and other arbitration institutions.  He focuses particularly on pre-dispute resolution to help clients avoid lengthy disputes.  \nIn the energy sector, Adam represents companies in a wide variety of matters, including disputes over decommissioning obligations, regulatory requirements, power contracts, operating agreements, oil field technology, equipment failures and electricity pricing. He has represented industry leaders such as Weatherford International, Shell, Occidental, Halliburton, Chevron, and Calpine Corporation.\nAdam has been recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers for construction expertise since 2018 and 2020, respectively, and separately by Chambers for general commercial disputes since 2022.  According to client comments provided to Chambers, \"Adam is well versed in technical and difficult matters that arise in construction cases\"; a \"mastermind\"; and \"down to earth and able to explain complex matters.\" Adam L. Gray Partner Foreign Expert: Construction Chambers Global 2024 - United Arab Emirates \"Adam is well versed in technical and difficult matters that arise in construction cases. He is the mastermind.\" Chambers USA, 2023 \"[E]specially experienced in ... construction disputes in the U.S, Latin America, and the Middle East\"  Chambers USA, 2022-2023 \"Adam Gray is not just an extremely intelligent attorney, he brings unique insights that are invaluable[.]\" Legal 500, 2021 \"He is down to earth and able to explain complex matters.\"  Chambers USA, 2021 Named by Benchmark Litigation to its 40 \u0026amp; Under Hot List Benchmark Litigation, 2021 \"Very smart and provides a high level of client service.\" Legal 500 USA, 2020 \"Adam Gray is described as a 'refined, very skilled and up-and-coming practitioner' by market sources\"  Chambers USA, 2020 Recognized as one of nine Next Generation Lawyers for Construction in the United States Legal 500, 2019 \"Adam Gray is a ‘rising star in the construction world’.\" Legal 500, 2018 Duke University Duke University School of Law The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California California Texas Law Clerk, The Honorable Emilio M. Garza, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Representing petrochemical-facility owner in ICC arbitration with contractor regarding project in Saudi Arabia Representing confidential client in the assessment of variation orders related to giga-projects in Saudi Arabia Representing windfarm owner in international arbitration against supplier of turbines Represented state-owned oil company in an ICC dispute arising out of the construction of one of the largest refineries in the world -- secured a $1 billion+ award. Represented the contractor in a nine-figure dispute before the LCIA relating to the construction of oil production facilities in Iraq. Represented Weatherford International in litigation regarding a contract for freight-forwarding and customs-clearance services in the Middle East. Represented the owner of a power plant in a billion-dollar arbitration dispute involving construction delays and design disputes. Represented Chevron regarding the decommissioning of offshore oil and gas platforms and related facilities. Represented Microsoft in an arbitration regarding delays in the construction of a data center. Represented Bass Pro in complex contract dispute in federal court and secured settlement involving $40+ million in payments and tens of millions in additional future revenue. Represented Halliburton in litigation involving fracking technology. Represented Calpine in a dispute regarding taxation of geothermal facilities. Secured complete dismissal for Facebook in a dispute involving antitrust allegations.","searchable_name":"Adam Gray","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":35,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":445676,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":3030,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003ePhilip Green is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's Atlanta office and a core member of the firm's nationally recognized Product Liability and Mass Torts practice group\u0026mdash;an eight-time \u003cem\u003eLaw360\u003c/em\u003e Practice Group of the Year. Philip is an accomplished trial lawyer who has built his career on the defense of high-exposure product liability cases in some of the most challenging venues in the United States. With dozens of jury trials to verdict under his belt, he brings extensive courtroom experience, strategic acumen, and an unwavering commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Experience and Trial Capabilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip's practice is defined by his ability to manage and try complex, high-stakes litigation from inception through trial and appeal. He has represented clients across a range of industries, including consumer products, transportation, real estate, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology sectors. His trial experience spans both federal and state courts, where he has consistently delivered results in jurisdictions often deemed unfavorable to corporate defendants.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip regularly tries multi-week jury cases involving complex liability issues, sympathetic plaintiffs, and challenging facts. 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Philip is an accomplished trial lawyer who has built his career on the defense of high-exposure product liability cases in some of the most challenging venues in the United States. With dozens of jury trials to verdict under his belt, he brings extensive courtroom experience, strategic acumen, and an unwavering commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Experience and Trial Capabilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip's practice is defined by his ability to manage and try complex, high-stakes litigation from inception through trial and appeal. He has represented clients across a range of industries, including consumer products, transportation, real estate, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology sectors. His trial experience spans both federal and state courts, where he has consistently delivered results in jurisdictions often deemed unfavorable to corporate defendants.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip regularly tries multi-week jury cases involving complex liability issues, sympathetic plaintiffs, and challenging facts. King \u0026amp; Spalding's Products Liability and Mass Tort practice\u0026nbsp;tries\u0026nbsp;as many cases each year as any other group in the country, and Philip has been at the forefront of this effort.\u0026nbsp; Philip's extensive trial experience and deep knowledge of plaintiff strategies inform every aspect of his approach to case management and discovery. He excels at coordinating defense team efforts, leading case management from complaint through trial and appeal, and developing innovative litigation strategies tailored to each matter's unique challenges. When cases require resolution at trial, Philip delivers the kind of courtroom performance that is increasingly rare among lawyers at firms of King \u0026amp; Spalding's caliber.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip's trial work has been recognized by Courtroom View Network (CVN), which has featured his closing arguments and trial performances in its archive of notable trial recordings. CVN has highlighted Philip as one of King \u0026amp; Spalding's \"top partners in action in front of a jury.\"\u003c/p\u003e"},"locales":["en"]},"secondary_title_id":null,"upload_assignments":{"headshot":[{"id":11793}]},"capability_group_id":3},"created_at":"2026-02-09T15:41:46.000Z","updated_at":"2026-02-09T15:41:46.000Z","searchable_text":"Green{{ FIELD }}Philip Green is a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's Atlanta office and a core member of the firm's nationally recognized Product Liability and Mass Torts practice group—an eight-time Law360 Practice Group of the Year. Philip is an accomplished trial lawyer who has built his career on the defense of high-exposure product liability cases in some of the most challenging venues in the United States. With dozens of jury trials to verdict under his belt, he brings extensive courtroom experience, strategic acumen, and an unwavering commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. \nProfessional Experience and Trial Capabilities\nPhilip's practice is defined by his ability to manage and try complex, high-stakes litigation from inception through trial and appeal. He has represented clients across a range of industries, including consumer products, transportation, real estate, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology sectors. His trial experience spans both federal and state courts, where he has consistently delivered results in jurisdictions often deemed unfavorable to corporate defendants.\nPhilip regularly tries multi-week jury cases involving complex liability issues, sympathetic plaintiffs, and challenging facts. King \u0026amp; Spalding's Products Liability and Mass Tort practice tries as many cases each year as any other group in the country, and Philip has been at the forefront of this effort.  Philip's extensive trial experience and deep knowledge of plaintiff strategies inform every aspect of his approach to case management and discovery. He excels at coordinating defense team efforts, leading case management from complaint through trial and appeal, and developing innovative litigation strategies tailored to each matter's unique challenges. When cases require resolution at trial, Philip delivers the kind of courtroom performance that is increasingly rare among lawyers at firms of King \u0026amp; Spalding's caliber.\nPhilip's trial work has been recognized by Courtroom View Network (CVN), which has featured his closing arguments and trial performances in its archive of notable trial recordings. CVN has highlighted Philip as one of King \u0026amp; Spalding's \"top partners in action in front of a jury.\" Partner University of Georgia University of Georgia School of Law University of Georgia University of Georgia School of Law U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Florida Georgia Hawaii Court of Appeals of Georgia Supreme Court of Georgia","searchable_name":"Philip R. Green","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":445058,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":5015,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eAdam Gregory, a Partner in the firm\u0026rsquo;s International Disputes group, specialises in complex and high-value global construction and infrastructure disputes.\u0026nbsp; Having worked exclusively on international construction arbitration for over ten years.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdam Gregory, a Partner in the firm\u0026rsquo;s International Disputes group, specialises in complex and high-value construction and engineering disputes.\u0026nbsp; Having worked exclusively on international construction arbitration for over ten years, Adam has successfully represented clients in some of the largest and most significant infrastructure disputes globally, including most recently:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActing for a Chinese SOE in respect of a refinery and petrochemical project in Malaysia.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvising a Korean contractor in respect of a large refinery project in Indonesia.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActing for a\u0026nbsp;Spanish contractor\u0026nbsp;in respect of several a\u0026nbsp;waste-to-energy plant\u0026nbsp;in the United Kingdom with disputes against the owner and several subcontractors and suppliers.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActing for a Korean contractor in respect of a clean energy facility in Thailand.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn representing such clients, Adam often appears as counsel before some of the most prestigious international arbitrators globally.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to being elevated to Partner, Adam was also lead associate for two of the largest construction / engineering companies globally (as a JV) in an\u0026nbsp;ICC Arbitration\u0026nbsp;seated in London. The project was based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and involved the construction of the world\u0026rsquo;s largest new build petrochemical plant. The dispute spanned almost five years.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving formerly worked at two international firms in while based in Australia, Adam has been with King \u0026amp; Spalding for over eight years. Although based primarily in the Singapore office, Adam has worked across dozens of different offices and regions in that time and continues to manage several global matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdam is a Fellow of CIArb, a member of the Society of Construction law, \u0026nbsp;and regularly writes on the topic of construction law.\u0026nbsp; Adam has also\u0026nbsp;been recently ranked by Lexology (formerly WWL) in its \u0026lsquo;Arbitration Future Leaders\u0026rsquo; category.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his construction practice, Adam assists several pro-bono clients and manages the firm\u0026rsquo;s pro-bono relationship with Justice Without Borders, who provide assistance and advice to foreign domestic workers who have been mistreated in Singapore.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-cke-eol=\"1\" /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"adam-gregory","email":"agregory@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003eActing for a Chinese SOE in respect of a refinery and petrochemical project in Malaysia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for a Korean contractor in respect of a clean energy facility in Thailand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising a Korean contractor in respect of a large refinery project in Indonesia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for a Spanish contractor on a gas project in Algeria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for a Spanish contractor in respect of a waste-to-energy plant in the United Kingdom with disputes against the owner and several subcontractors and suppliers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActing for a JV comprised of a Spanish and Italian contractor in respect of a dispute regarding a subway extension in Canada against the State entity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed for a Korean contractor in respect of JV dispute with an American oil and gas company regarding a power plant in Malaysia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed as project counsel for a large U.S. university regarding the construction of a new medical centre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas lead associate for two of the largest construction / engineering companies in the World (as a JV) in an ICC Arbitration seated in London. 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The dispute involved various time and cost disputes, including critical delay and defects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed for a Danish company in the negotiations with an Italian contractor regarding the supply of specialist equipment for a large project in Australia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed in an ICSID investor-state arbitration against the State of Kuwait on behalf of a Spanish contractor. The arbitration focused on common construction issues, such as delay, disruption and disputed variations, but also involved various breaches several Bilateral Investment Treaties. The amount in dispute was more than USD 300 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvised a joint venture comprising two large power companies as pre-litigation counsel regarding a power-plant dispute in the Philippines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed for the owner of a combined-cycle powerplant located in the United States in a claim by the Spanish contractor. The primary claims by both parties related to the early termination of the contractor and the amount in dispute was approximately USD 500 million.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed for a Korean contractor on multiple UNICTRAL arbitrations arising out of disputes concerning the construction of a mine in Western Australia. The main arbitration was seated in Singapore with a governing law of Western Australia. Amount in dispute: over AUD 2 billion. Downstream arbitrations also had hundreds of millions in dispute and involve termination, misleading and deceptive conduct claims and breach of warranty claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eActed in a large (over AUD 2 billion) off-shore LNG dispute involving repudiation and termination off the coast of northern Australia, including ancillary court-based urgent remedies. 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Acting for a Korean contractor in respect of a clean energy facility in Thailand. Advising a Korean contractor in respect of a large refinery project in Indonesia. Acting for a Spanish contractor on a gas project in Algeria. Acting for a Spanish contractor in respect of a waste-to-energy plant in the United Kingdom with disputes against the owner and several subcontractors and suppliers. Acting for a JV comprised of a Spanish and Italian contractor in respect of a dispute regarding a subway extension in Canada against the State entity. Acted for a Korean contractor in respect of JV dispute with an American oil and gas company regarding a power plant in Malaysia. Acted as project counsel for a large U.S. university regarding the construction of a new medical centre. Was lead associate for two of the largest construction / engineering companies in the World (as a JV) in an ICC Arbitration seated in London. 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Acted in an ICSID investor-state arbitration against the State of Kuwait on behalf of a Spanish contractor. The arbitration focused on common construction issues, such as delay, disruption and disputed variations, but also involved various breaches several Bilateral Investment Treaties. The amount in dispute was more than USD 300 million. Advised a joint venture comprising two large power companies as pre-litigation counsel regarding a power-plant dispute in the Philippines. Acted for the owner of a combined-cycle powerplant located in the United States in a claim by the Spanish contractor. The primary claims by both parties related to the early termination of the contractor and the amount in dispute was approximately USD 500 million. Acted for a Korean contractor on multiple UNICTRAL arbitrations arising out of disputes concerning the construction of a mine in Western Australia. The main arbitration was seated in Singapore with a governing law of Western Australia. 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