Wilkinson Stekloff LLP

Wilkinson Stekloff is pleased to announce that Sarah Neuman has been promoted to the firm’s partnership. Since joining the firm in 2017, Sarah has been an integral member of numerous trial teams and has achieved success for clients in some of the biggest cases in the country. https://lnkd.in/eHUiruMT

Celebrating yet another outstanding year, Wilkinson Stekloff is immensely proud to reflect on our 2024 accomplishments and eager to tackle the challenges to come in 2025. We are grateful for the continued trust of our clients and the contributions of every member of our team. https://lnkd.in/ec8vBkz8

Associate Jeremy Shur, along with former Associate Guus Duindam, prevailed in a pro bono matter before the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, securing an outcome that preserves the right of the client, an incarcerated individual, to seek an exemption from filing fees when pursuing future actions related to the violation of his civil rights. Wilkinson Stekloff has maintained a deep and lasting commitment to providing pro bono representation. Since its 2016 founding, the firm has handled more than 100 pro bono matters, with the vast majority of its attorneys devoting significant time across areas including family law, immigration, post-conviction representation, appeals, and filing amicus briefs. https://lnkd.in/eVeBjSjZ

Congratulations to Partner Jeremy Barber on being named a “Notable Leader in Law” by Crain's New York Business. A former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney, Jeremy has brought more than 30 cases to trial before judges and jurors. Most recently, he served as lead trial counsel defending fintech company Plaid against trademark infringement claims brought by PNC Bank, delivering numerous pretrial wins before negotiating a settlement on the eve of trial. He also oversees the firm’s pro bono practice and has participated on or coordinated over 100 pro bono matters since the firm’s 2016 founding. https://lnkd.in/ePJqdWaa

Wilkinson Stekloff Associates Logan L. Page and Dhruti Patel prevailed in a pro bono matter challenging the dismissal of an incarcerated individual’s case under the Prisoner Litigation Reform Act’s (PLRA) three-strikes rule, resulting in a unanimous precedential decision—authored by Chief Judge Jeffery Sutton— from the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. In addition to clarifying a previously murky area of law, this outcome allows the firm’s client to continue pursuing claims related to the treatment of a serious medical condition. Wilkinson Stekloff has maintained a deep and lasting commitment to providing pro bono representation. Since its 2016 founding, the firm has handled more than 100 pro bono matters, with the vast majority of its attorneys devoting significant time across areas including family law, immigration, post-conviction representation, appeals, and filing amicus briefs. https://lnkd.in/eVeBjSjZ

ICYMI, Counsel Sarah Neuman was named a Rising Star in The National Law Journal's 2024 Legal Awards. This recognition follows Sarah’s work as a key member of the team dubbed “the legal equivalent of an elite special ops unit” by The American Lawyer for winning the second-biggest merger trial — and largest ever involving a technology company — in American history on behalf of Microsoft.

Wilkinson Stekloff Associates Dhruti Patel and Tania Martinez, with assistance from Counsel Sarah Neuman, recently secured asylum for a pro bono client fleeing a lifetime of persecution based on his LGBTQ+ status in his home country of Colombia. The client’s mistreatment culminated in a brutal attack carried out by state actors in 2023 on account of the client’s sexual orientation. The client’s attackers continued to pursue him after the attack, even threatening to kill him. The firm has maintained a deep and lasting commitment to providing pro bono representation. Since its 2016 founding, Wilkinson Stekloff has handled more than 100 pro bono matters, with the vast majority of its attorneys devoting significant time across areas including family law, immigration, post-conviction representation, appeals, and filing amicus briefs. https://lnkd.in/gTPZkbyz

In recognition of Wilkinson Stekloff’s work on some of the most consequential trials across the country, The American Lawyer selected the firm as its National Boutique / Specialty Litigation Department of the Year at the 2024 Industry Awards. Across all types of high-stakes litigation, 40-lawyer firm Wilkinson Stekloff has delivered a slate of victories that would be the envy of far larger firms, trying over 20 cases to verdict since 2016 and stacking up win after win. https://lnkd.in/e7ZGpkkM

Law360 recently featured Partner Rakesh Kilaru in an article chronicling the accomplishments that led to his 2024 MVP for Sports & Betting recognition. This past year, Rakesh delivered major victories for the NCAA and NFL, confirming his standing as the first choice for clients facing the toughest and most consequential litigation in professional and college sports. https://lnkd.in/eCEhNqtd

Wilkinson Stekloff is pleased to welcome back Aliyah Graves-Brown to the firm as an associate. Aliyah was a summer associate at Wilkinson Stekloff, during which time she worked on two trials. She attended Harvard Law School, where she served as a student attorney at Harvard Defenders and the Criminal Justice Institute, representing indigent adults charged with misdemeanor and felony charges. Aliyah is also a trained mediator through the Harvard Mediation Program. Upon graduation, she was recognized by the University for performing over 1,000 hours of pro bono service. Before law school, Aliyah worked as the program manager for the Georgetown Prisons and Justice Initiative. She received her B.A. in government from Georgetown University, where she played varsity field hockey.