McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Client SatisfactionOver the past year, McDermott Will & Emery LLP’s national appellate practice has had strong showings before the DC and Fourth Circuits, and also scored a win at the US Supreme Court. Department co-chair Paul Hughes secured the SCOTUS victory when he successfully represented an individual in seeking relief from deportation on account of her gender identity—he has now argued ten times before SCOTUS. Increasingly prominent appellate specialist Michael Kimberly co-chairs the group and has clocked up eight arguments before the US Supreme Court; he has carved a significant niche in advising on issues concerning the Medicare Act, among other matters. The Washington DC-based group also includes younger partners Andrew Lyonsberg and Sarah Hogarth, who provide specialist support on appellate matters.
Testimonials
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- ‘Michael Kimberly is an incredibly and persuasive writer and brilliant legal strategist.’
Key clients
- NCR
- Airbnb
- Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance
- Advanced Medical Technology Association
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- National Association of Manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals
- Express Scripts
- Medicaid & Medicare Advantage Products Association of Puerto Rico
- Blackboard, Inc.
- Virginia Healthcare and Hospital Association
Work highlights
- Successfully represented an individual before SCOTUS in seeking relief from deportation on account of her gender identity.
- Successfully represented the US Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the Information Technology Industry Council at the DC Circuit in their defense of the Optional Practical Training program.
- Represented the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association and the Medical Society of Virginia in a constitutional and regulatory challenge concerning Medicaid beneficiaries.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Hughes, Michael Kimberly