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On November 22, 2024, John Buckley will be speaking on a panel addressing “Privilege in International Arbitration” at the 12th Annual Dublin International Arbitration Day Conference. The Conference, organized by Arbitration Ireland, is held annually and features leading practitioners in the international arbitration community. John’s panel will discuss the differences in the common law and civil law approaches to legal privilege, litigation or work-product privilege, and settlement privilege and the need for a uniform rule.     To read more about this panel, click here: https://lnkd.in/ePnPGrta

On Wednesday, November 13, Williams & Connolly partners Holly Conley, Ashley Hardin, and Jennifer Wicht participated on a panel with Christopher Bellomy, Senior Counsel for Intelligence & Security at BAE Systems, titled “So You’ve Gotten a Government Subpoena? Practical Tips When Dealing with the Government.” Hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel, National Capital Region (ACC-NCR), the CLE addressed how more and more companies—from all industries—are receiving subpoenas or Civil Investigative Demands from federal and state governments. The discussion covered the strategic and practical considerations of responding to the demand—from document production, witness interviews, interfacing with the government, through preparation for potential litigation.    Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/edYZfH4G

Williams & Connolly partner John Villa participated on a panel titled “Perpetual Problems in Opinion Practice” at the AON Symposium at the Biltmore Hotel in Phoenix on October 24th. To read more, click here: https://lnkd.in/eKwiVxmY

The National Law Journal awarded Williams & Connolly “Litigation Department of the Year: Products Liability.” Winners were announced at The National Law Journal Legal Awards ceremony at the Fairmont Georgetown in Washington, D.C. To read more about this recognition, click here: https://lnkd.in/eWBiBjPh

Congratulations to partner Lisa Blatt, who has been named “Appellate Attorney of the Year” by The National Law Journal. The award was announced at The National Law Journal Legal Awards ceremony at the Fairmont Georgetown in Washington, D.C. To read more about this recognition and Lisa’s accomplishments, click here: https://lnkd.in/etGnqRTM.  

Congratulations to partners David Berl, Lisa Blatt, Enu Mainigi, Joe Petrosinelli, and Ryan Scarborough for being recognized as Law360 MVPs in their respective practice areas. To read more, click here: https://lnkd.in/emucjPZ5

Congratulations to partner Kathryn Schleckser Kayali and Associates Kevin Hoagland-Hanson and Michael (Xun) Liu on being recognized as 2024 “Rising Stars” by Managing IP. According to the publication, the recognition honors “some of the best up-and-coming intellectual property practitioners in private practice who have contributed to the success of their firms and clients.” This is Kathryn’s third consecutive year earning the recognition. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/dZdU6FDx

For the sixth consecutive year, Williams & Connolly was named among the “Top 20 Trial Law Firms” by Benchmark Litigation. Additionally, the publication named Williams & Connolly a “Highly Recommended” firm in Washington, DC, a recognition the firm has received since 2012. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/eSV-psZt

Congratulations to the eight partners recognized as “Future Stars” by Benchmark Litigation: Tom Fletcher, Adam Harber, Sarah (Teich) Kirkpatrick, Steven Pyser, Jessica Rydstrom, Beth Stewart, Katie Trefz, and Neelum Wadhwani. Each year, Benchmark recognizes a select group of attorneys consistently referenced by peers and clients as “Future Stars.” Click here to read more about this recognition: https://lnkd.in/esqKCG5F

Congratulations to Stephen Raber on being appointed Chair of the DC State Committee for the The American College of Trial Lawyers. Click here to read more: https://lnkd.in/edARGbZn