National Law Journal Names George Lombardi a 2019 Winning Litigator

Winston & Strawn Partner and Co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Department George Lombardi is one of only 26 attorneys recognized as a 2019 NLJ Winning Litigator. The annual report highlights star litigators who scored significant victories on behalf of their clients in high-stakes matters and the attorney’s track record over her/his career.

In the profile, George is recognized for his work representing Teva Pharmaceuticals in a patent case brought by Swedish drug manufacturer Orexo in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Orexo accused Teva of infringing a patent through sales of a generic drug and sought in excess of $41 million in damages. The case was tried before a jury and included testimony from 10 expert witnesses in a number of areas and fact witnesses from each of the parties. The jury found Teva not liable.

When offering trial tips that have been key to his success, George notes:

1. First, put together a strong team. Litigation is a team sport and without a strong team, you likely will not win.
2. Second, self-edit. Pursue only your best theories before a jury. You may have others and they may be good, but juries have a limited capacity to process, particularly in a short trial on a complex subject.