Litigation/Trials
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.
Areas of Focus
Diving into the minds of Winston’s notable trial lawyers, this series explores how they craft compelling narratives that resonate with juries and judges alike. Interviewed by Litigation Department Co-Chair Linda Coberly, our partners share their experiences and strategies for turning complex—and often technical—facts into powerful stories that shape the outcomes of trials. Discover how these master storytellers balance logic and emotion to advocate for their clients and bring a case to life in the courtroom.
Notable
7 Lawyers Repeatedly Featured on “Top 100 Trial Lawyers List”
“[Winston] is the firm you hire for high-stakes litigation that is sophisticated and complex.”
Ranked one of the nation’s “Top 20 Trial Law Firms” since 2019
3 Winston Litigators Named 2024 Law360 MVPs
4 Partners Recognized as Leading Trial Lawyers in 2025
Ranked National Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation in 2025
On June 6, 2025, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved the landmark antitrust class action settlement, secured by Winston & Strawn and co-counsel on behalf of college athletes, with the NCAA, Big Ten, SEC, Pac-12, Big 12 and ACC. The approval resolved three antitrust lawsuits that challenged NCAA limits on compensation and benefits that college athletes can receive for their athletic services and their names, images, and likenesses. The settlement has been hailed by many as a turning point in the fight for gender pay equality.
On June 6, 2025, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved the landmark antitrust class action settlement, secured by Winston & Strawn and co-counsel on behalf of college athletes, with the NCAA, Big Ten, SEC, Pac-12, Big 12 and ACC. The approval resolved three antitrust lawsuits that challenged NCAA limits on compensation and benefits that college athletes can receive for their athletic services and their names, images, and likenesses. The settlement has been hailed by many as a turning point in the fight for gender pay equality.
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Winston & Strawn Recognized in The Legal 500 U.S. 2025
Winston Lawyers Featured on the Inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers List