Four Decades for Justice
David H. Korn focuses his practice on complex litigation, particularly in the areas of antitrust, securities and general commercial. Mr. Korn’s clients have included American Express, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and various member plans, Credit Suisse, First Solar, GTT Communications, PG&E Corporation, Sabre, The Walt Disney Company and The Williams Companies.
Mr. Korn’s notable representations include:
Representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (“BCBSA”) and more than a dozen member plans in consolidated multidistrict antitrust class action litigation—one of the largest class actions in the country—alleging that the Association and its members have used the Association’s agreements to fix prices and limit competition. He also represents BCBSA and various member plans in related opt‑out litigation across the country brought by large subscribers and providers.
Representing PG&E in connection with mass tort litigation related to the California wildfires between 2019 and 2021.
Representing The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiary FSLA Holdings LLC in an action filed by Santos Laguna S.A. de C.V. in California state court, alleging breach of contract claims arising out of Disney’s agreement to divest certain broadcasting assets in Mexico.
Represented GTT Communications and certain of its officers and directors in a securities class action concerning GTT’s $2.3 billion acquisition of Interoute Communications Holdings S.A. The parties reached a settlement in December 2020, which received final court approval in April 2021.
Mr. Korn has been included in Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Litigators in America” and “500 X – The Next Generation” lists. He has also been named to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under List,” which recognizes the “best and brightest litigators across the U.S. and Canada.”
Mr. Korn is from Jacksonville, Florida. He received an A.B. with honors from Princeton University in 2008, where he was a member of the Varsity Football Team. He received a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2013, where he was an editor of the Law Review. After graduation, he served as a law clerk to Hon. Stanley Marcus of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Mr. Korn joined Cravath in 2014 and was elected a partner in 2020.
Mr. Korn’s notable representations include:
Representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (“BCBSA”) and more than a dozen member plans in consolidated multidistrict antitrust class action litigation—one of the largest class actions in the country—alleging that the Association and its members have used the Association’s agreements to fix prices and limit competition. He also represents BCBSA and various member plans in related opt‑out litigation across the country brought by large subscribers and providers.
Representing PG&E in connection with mass tort litigation related to the California wildfires between 2019 and 2021.
Representing The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiary FSLA Holdings LLC in an action filed by Santos Laguna S.A. de C.V. in California state court, alleging breach of contract claims arising out of Disney’s agreement to divest certain broadcasting assets in Mexico.
Represented GTT Communications and certain of its officers and directors in a securities class action concerning GTT’s $2.3 billion acquisition of Interoute Communications Holdings S.A. The parties reached a settlement in December 2020, which received final court approval in April 2021.
Mr. Korn has been included in Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Litigators in America” and “500 X – The Next Generation” lists. He has also been named to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under List,” which recognizes the “best and brightest litigators across the U.S. and Canada.”
Mr. Korn is from Jacksonville, Florida. He received an A.B. with honors from Princeton University in 2008, where he was a member of the Varsity Football Team. He received a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2013, where he was an editor of the Law Review. After graduation, he served as a law clerk to Hon. Stanley Marcus of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Mr. Korn joined Cravath in 2014 and was elected a partner in 2020.
Benchmark Litigation
Best Lawyers in America
Lawdragon
Deals & Cases
October 12, 2023
On October 10, 2023, following a full trial on the merits and an appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court, Cravath client The Williams Companies, Inc. (“Williams”) secured a victory resulting in a judgment of more than $600 million.
Deals & Cases
August 29, 2022
On August 25, 2022, the Delaware Court of Chancery granted in full Cravath client The Williams Companies, Inc.’s (“Williams”) motion for interest, attorneys’ fees and expenses, totaling more than $185 million at the time the motion was taken under submission. The decision followed post‑trial discovery, briefing and oral argument between January and May 2022.
Accolades
August 02, 2023
Cravath partners Michael P. Addis, Helam Gebremariam, Sharonmoyee Goswami, Lauren R. Kennedy, David H. Korn, Lauren M. Rosenberg, Brittany L. Sukiennik and Michael J. Zaken were named by Benchmark Litigation to its 2023 “40 & Under List.” The list honors the achievements of the nation’s most accomplished litigators of 40 years old and under who are “leading high‑profile cases and building significant reputations in their respective practices.” The list was compiled through a process involving peer and client review, along with examination of individual cases.
Accolades
July 27, 2022
Cravath partners Margaret T. Segall, Vanessa A. Lavely, Lauren R. Kennedy, Michael P. Addis, Justin C. Clarke, Sharonmoyee Goswami, Lauren M. Rosenberg, Helam Gebremariam, David H. Korn and Brittany L. Sukiennik were named by Benchmark Litigation to its 2022 “40 & Under List.” The list honors the achievements of the nation’s most accomplished litigators of 40 years old and under who have worked on high stakes and precedent setting cases. The list was compiled through a process involving peer and client review, along with examination of individual cases.
David H. Korn focuses his practice on complex litigation, particularly in the areas of antitrust, securities and general commercial. Mr. Korn’s clients have included American Express, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and various member plans, Credit Suisse, First Solar, GTT Communications, PG&E Corporation, Sabre, The Walt Disney Company and The Williams Companies.
Mr. Korn’s notable representations include:
Representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (“BCBSA”) and more than a dozen member plans in consolidated multidistrict antitrust class action litigation—one of the largest class actions in the country—alleging that the Association and its members have used the Association’s agreements to fix prices and limit competition. He also represents BCBSA and various member plans in related opt‑out litigation across the country brought by large subscribers and providers.
Representing PG&E in connection with mass tort litigation related to the California wildfires between 2019 and 2021.
Representing The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiary FSLA Holdings LLC in an action filed by Santos Laguna S.A. de C.V. in California state court, alleging breach of contract claims arising out of Disney’s agreement to divest certain broadcasting assets in Mexico.
Represented GTT Communications and certain of its officers and directors in a securities class action concerning GTT’s $2.3 billion acquisition of Interoute Communications Holdings S.A. The parties reached a settlement in December 2020, which received final court approval in April 2021.
Mr. Korn has been included in Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Litigators in America” and “500 X – The Next Generation” lists. He has also been named to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under List,” which recognizes the “best and brightest litigators across the U.S. and Canada.”
Mr. Korn is from Jacksonville, Florida. He received an A.B. with honors from Princeton University in 2008, where he was a member of the Varsity Football Team. He received a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2013, where he was an editor of the Law Review. After graduation, he served as a law clerk to Hon. Stanley Marcus of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Mr. Korn joined Cravath in 2014 and was elected a partner in 2020.
Mr. Korn’s notable representations include:
Representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (“BCBSA”) and more than a dozen member plans in consolidated multidistrict antitrust class action litigation—one of the largest class actions in the country—alleging that the Association and its members have used the Association’s agreements to fix prices and limit competition. He also represents BCBSA and various member plans in related opt‑out litigation across the country brought by large subscribers and providers.
Representing PG&E in connection with mass tort litigation related to the California wildfires between 2019 and 2021.
Representing The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiary FSLA Holdings LLC in an action filed by Santos Laguna S.A. de C.V. in California state court, alleging breach of contract claims arising out of Disney’s agreement to divest certain broadcasting assets in Mexico.
Represented GTT Communications and certain of its officers and directors in a securities class action concerning GTT’s $2.3 billion acquisition of Interoute Communications Holdings S.A. The parties reached a settlement in December 2020, which received final court approval in April 2021.
Mr. Korn has been included in Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Litigators in America” and “500 X – The Next Generation” lists. He has also been named to Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under List,” which recognizes the “best and brightest litigators across the U.S. and Canada.”
Mr. Korn is from Jacksonville, Florida. He received an A.B. with honors from Princeton University in 2008, where he was a member of the Varsity Football Team. He received a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2013, where he was an editor of the Law Review. After graduation, he served as a law clerk to Hon. Stanley Marcus of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Mr. Korn joined Cravath in 2014 and was elected a partner in 2020.
Benchmark Litigation
Best Lawyers in America
Lawdragon
Deals & Cases
October 12, 2023
On October 10, 2023, following a full trial on the merits and an appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court, Cravath client The Williams Companies, Inc. (“Williams”) secured a victory resulting in a judgment of more than $600 million.
Deals & Cases
August 29, 2022
On August 25, 2022, the Delaware Court of Chancery granted in full Cravath client The Williams Companies, Inc.’s (“Williams”) motion for interest, attorneys’ fees and expenses, totaling more than $185 million at the time the motion was taken under submission. The decision followed post‑trial discovery, briefing and oral argument between January and May 2022.
Accolades
August 02, 2023
Cravath partners Michael P. Addis, Helam Gebremariam, Sharonmoyee Goswami, Lauren R. Kennedy, David H. Korn, Lauren M. Rosenberg, Brittany L. Sukiennik and Michael J. Zaken were named by Benchmark Litigation to its 2023 “40 & Under List.” The list honors the achievements of the nation’s most accomplished litigators of 40 years old and under who are “leading high‑profile cases and building significant reputations in their respective practices.” The list was compiled through a process involving peer and client review, along with examination of individual cases.
Accolades
July 27, 2022
Cravath partners Margaret T. Segall, Vanessa A. Lavely, Lauren R. Kennedy, Michael P. Addis, Justin C. Clarke, Sharonmoyee Goswami, Lauren M. Rosenberg, Helam Gebremariam, David H. Korn and Brittany L. Sukiennik were named by Benchmark Litigation to its 2022 “40 & Under List.” The list honors the achievements of the nation’s most accomplished litigators of 40 years old and under who have worked on high stakes and precedent setting cases. The list was compiled through a process involving peer and client review, along with examination of individual cases.
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