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Winston has one of the world’s premier sports law practices. Our work has included some of the most famous legal matters in sports history—including Alston v. NCAA, the case that culminated in a 9–0 Supreme Court victory for the college players against the NCAA; the US$2.15B Los Angeles Dodgers acquisition; McNeil v. the NFL, the landmark antitrust jury trial that led to the establishment of free agency in the NFL; the multi-billion-dollar construction and permanent financings for SoFi Stadium; and Morgan v. USSF, the case that led to a historic equal pay settlement for the players on the Women’s National Team. Our work is transforming this global, multibillion-dollar industry.
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Trial skills matter—even in a world where few disputes ever see the inside of a courtroom. Winston has built a reputation as a trial lawyers’ firm, featuring seasoned litigators who leverage extensive courtroom experience to meet our clients’ business and legal objectives. Our long history of taking cases to trial—and winning—provides our clients with tremendous settlement leverage with their adversaries, as well as a substantial likelihood of a favorable resolution if, and when, they go to trial.
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|January 16, 2025
Winston Wins Dismissal of False Advertising Claims Against Birdseed Manufacturer
Experience
|June 28, 2024
Agreement Between 119 Institutional Investors and the Company Vivendi SE
119 institutional investors, among which Union Asset Management Holding, accused the French company Vivendi of having disseminated false or misleading information between 2000 and 2002, thereby causing them an important stock market damage.
Experience
|April 28, 2023
Secured New CBA Deal for NBA Players Following Round-the-Clock Negotiating Sessions with NBA
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Competition Corner
|April 24, 2025
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Spotlight on Japan: Our Japanese Legal Trainee Series
We are proud to launch a short series of blogs written by our current Japanese legal trainees—bengoshi who have completed U.S. LLM programs and are now training with Winston & Strawn LLP as part of their professional development.
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|March 24, 2025
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Jeffrey Kessler Named to Crain’s New York Business’ 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys List
Winston & Strawn Co-Executive Chairman Jeffrey Kessler was named among Crain’s New York Business’ 2025 Notable Litigators & Trial Attorney award recipients. This accolade recognizes individuals who have played significant roles in industry-shaping litigation and trial proceedings, serve in senior leadership positions within their firm, promote equity and inclusion inside and outside of their workplace, and demonstrate leadership within their communities.
Recognitions
|March 21, 2025
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Winston Team Recognized in The Am Law Litigation Daily’s Litigator of the Week Column
A Winston & Strawn team led by Jeffrey Kessler, David Greenspan, and Diana Leiden was recognized in the Litigator of the Week column by the Am Law Litigation Daily on March 21, 2025.
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For more than 170 years, Winston & Strawn has served as a trusted adviser and advocate for clients across virtually every industry. Our law practice—built on the talent, creativity, and determination of our lawyers and an unwavering commitment to our clients—has grown into a global firm of tremendous breadth. While many things have changed since the firm’s inception, our goal has remained steadfast: provide the highest echelon of service by developing strategic partnerships with our clients, creating and implementing tailored business solutions, and identifying opportunities for innovation. Complementing this service model is the priority we place on cultivating an internal culture of inclusion and opportunity, as well as our role in serving critical needs in our communities. We continue to learn from our storied history, while looking ahead to effect change in our industry.
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Winston & Strawn’s New York office opened in 1989 and has since grown to become the firm’s second-largest location, with 225+ lawyers distributed across 16 practice areas. Based in the iconic MetLife Building above Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan, our New York lawyers represent 80+ Fortune 500 companies from the city’s business epicenter. Our New York attorneys are tenacious and insightful, and they reflect the rich tapestry of New York City, with lawyers from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives working closely to support each other's success and achieve their clients' goals. Several of our firmwide employee networks are chaired by New York attorneys. Our New York office’s welcoming and collaborative atmosphere can be seen through numerous office-wide events, including volunteer opportunities, gatherings to connect over food and drinks, wellness event pop-ups, and annual entry in the NYC Lawyers Basketball League. Creating a connected and supportive setting for attorneys and business professionals fosters camaraderie and encourages all of us to work harder for one another and our clients.
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