40 and Under West
HUESTON HENNIGAN
While the trial powerhouse Houston Hennigan has since attained nationally recognized status, its roots lie in California, where its Los Angeles flagship is producing a whole new crop of 40 and under talent. Previously known as one of Hueston Hennigan's founding associates, partner Joseph Reiter is an accomplished complex litigator with notable strengths in healthcare, antitrust, trade secret, class action, False Claims Act, whistleblower retaliation, employment, patent, and tax cases. Reiter took part in the eBay v. Amazon action, in the Hueston team secured a complete victory after a two-week arbitration trial for the defendant in a suit alleging contract, fraud, RICO, tort, and unfair competition claims.
Sourabh Mishra focuses on complex commercial proceedings, intellectual property disputes, and white-collar criminal defense and investigations. Mishra is active representing Kelly Toys, maker of the 2023 top-selling toy in the US in a copyright-infringement lawsuit against Build-A-Bear Workshop for its copycat Skoosherz product.
Rajan Trehan has experience in contract, fraud, intellectual property, and class-action disputes. Trehan was part of the trial team who obtained a favorable settlement exceeding $300 million in value for Match Group against Google over its alleged anticompetitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and processing of in-app purchases. Intellectual property litigator
Christine Woodin is active in complex disputes involving patent, antitrust, and breach-of-contract actions. Woodin's practice also includes providing critical components of pre-suit strategy, having managed and developed the strategy in a variety of cases from a wide range of industries. Woodin was part of the trial team who obtained a favorable settlement exceeding $300 million in value for Match Group against Google over its alleged anticompetitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and processing of in-app purchases. Brittani Jackson represents clients in matters ranging from commercial disputes to trade-secret misappropriations to antitrust and securities litigation. Jackson recently participated in the Trial Advocacy Project at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, where she was the lead trial attorney in a criminal case.
JOSEPH SAVERI LAW FIRM
While the San Francisco-based plaintiff-focused antitrust boutique is named after its nationally recognized founder and lead partner, his shop is also augmenting its ranks with 40 and under talent.
Christopher Young focuses on antitrust, class action, and anticompetitive behavior litigation. He recently represented a group of mixed martial arts fighters (MMA) in a class action against Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). UFC allegedly gained monopolistic power over the MMA and used it to reduce compensation and demand exclusives from promoters and venues. A settlement was made this year with a payment of $335 million.
David Seidel focuses on antitrust and consumer protection class actions. Seidel represented a class of cheerleaders' families over alleged price fixing by Varsity Brands of their goods and services.
CORR CRONIN
Seattle litigation powerhouse Corr Cronin has developed its trial-ready ethos among its younger generation.
John Bender specializes in complex litigation and investigations. His expertise extends to cutting-edge technology including cryptocurrencies, FinTech, and blockchain.
