Latham & Watkins LLP

Stephen Barry represents clients spanning a broad spectrum of industries in high-stakes shareholder lawsuits, sensitive government and internal investigations, and complex commercial disputes and appeals.

As a versatile and well-rounded litigator, Stephen skillfully handles all aspects of his clients’ needs — from early-stage preemptive counseling, to fact-finding and analysis, to written and oral advocacy. He tactfully manages complex internal investigations and defends clients in their most significant regulatory enforcement proceedings — including matters related to accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. His litigation record — including in high-profile, bet-the-company lawsuits — ranges from first-chair trial experience to appeals before the US Supreme Court and numerous state and federal appellate courts. Stephen strives to resolve matters as efficiently as possible, in a manner that serves his clients’ interests and business needs — and his effective and strategic advocacy has led to early-stage dismissal of dozens of major lawsuits collectively alleging hundreds of billions of dollars in damages.

Stephen’s clients include public and private companies, accounting firms, executives and board members, and other organizations from the energy, education, consumer retail, financial services, online media, telecommunications, transportation, biotechnology, and defense industries, among others.

He also maintains an active pro bono practice, including representing clients in immigration proceedings and veterans' affairs matters.

Prior to joining Latham, Stephen served as a law clerk to Judge Henry E. Hudson of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.