New York Law Journal Honors Cravath as the 2022 Litigation Department of the Year
October 14, 2022
On October 5, 2022, the New York Law Journal published a Q&A with Cravath partners Gary A. Bornstein and Kevin J. Orsini in connection with the Firm’s recognition as the 2022 Litigation Department of the Year. In the Q&A, Gary and Kevin discussed the Firm’s work for clients in the last year, which included representing Alarm.com in its appellate win at the Federal Circuit against the United States Patent and Trademark Office; Reynolds American in its win at the North Carolina Supreme Court affirming a judicial appraisal victory; and The Williams Companies in its trial win related to a dispute over a contractual fee in connection with a terminated merger. Gary and Kevin also discussed the Firm’s commitment to associate training, noting the importance of exposing associates “not only to a variety of legal issues, but also a variety of approaches to developing legal strategy, forming business relationships and managing a team.”
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