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Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP®

We are a leading international law firm working at the intersection of government and business to support clients across a range of industries, from finance to life sciences to technology.

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CASE STUDY SPOTLIGHT

Helping Clients Achieve Business Goals

The New York Times Co. Wins Decisive Victory in Palin Defamation Case

WilmerHale and co-counsel Ballard Spahr secured a victory when a federal jury ruled in favor of The New York Times and against former Alaska Governor and Vice-Presidential nominee Sarah Palin in a retrial of a libel claim over a 2017 editorial about gun violence and the prevalence of mass shootings in the US. The case has been seen as a key indicator for future press-public figure disputes and has garnered significant national media attention over the past eight years.

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Featured Team

Felicia H. Ellsworth

Partner

Andy O'Laughlin

Counsel

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Featured Report

2026 Venture Capital Report

Gain perspective on current venture capital market dynamics with WilmerHale’s 2026 Venture Capital Report, offering analysis of financing and liquidity trends, SAFE financings, and evolving venture terms.

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Featured Podcast

One Year into a New FTC: Enforcement Trends and Practical Takeaways

In this episode, co‑host Jekkie Kim speaks with Partner Susan Musser about the evolving use of antitrust enforcement across recent administrations and its implications for technology and AI companies.

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Featured Newsletter

FRAND Quarterly: Navigating the Global SEP Landscape

Stay current on global developments shaping the licensing, litigation and regulation of standard‑essential patents. WilmerHale’s FRAND Quarterly: Navigating the Global SEP Landscape delivers timely insights on SEPs subject to fair, reasonable and non‑discriminatory (FRAND) commitments.

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“I particularly like that, no matter what challenges we face, our primary contacts at WilmerHale can find someone else within the practice that is an expert in the matters we are facing.”

Chambers USA 2025

“WilmerHale is widely perceived as one of the most successful law firm mergers of all time. Drivers that shape the market’s perception include a reputation for consistently excellent quality and market leadership in chosen areas of focus.”

The American Lawyer, 2024

“The WilmerHale team is exceptional at all levels, has a set of partners with deep expertise supported by consistently outstanding counsel and senior associates. WilmerHale's ability to tap into internal partnerships to ensure full advantage has been impressive.”

Chambers USA 2024

“The firm stands out not only for its substantive knowledge and expertise, which is excellent, but also for its utter dedication and drive to achieve the best possible outcomes.”

Chambers Europe 2023

“[They] believed in our cause, our innocence and, most importantly, they believed in us. We truly felt we had the best possible representation, never feeling second to any other client. They cared about us and therefore went the distance for us, ultimately achieving the perfect ending.”

Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms 2024

“WilmerHale has outstanding lawyers. Their people make the difference.”

Legal 500 United States 2023

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Team Spotlight

Netflix Secures Complete Defense Verdict in Patent Infringement Trial

The WilmerHale team led by these lawyers secured a complete defense verdict for Netflix in a patent infringement trial involving claims related to the company’s streaming technology. After hearing evidence at trial, the jury rejected each of the asserted claims and returned a verdict entirely in Netflix’s favor, concluding the case.

Meet the Courtroom Team

Mary (Mindy) V. Sooter

Partner

Brittany Amadi

Partner

Arthur W. Coviello

Partner

Andrew J. Danford

Partner

Jeffrey A. Dennhardt

Partner

Taylor Gooch

Partner

Dominic E. Massa

Partner

Kate Saxton

Special Counsel

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Careers

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Law Students

Our summer program promises challenging assignments, practical training and opportunities to work and socialize with many of our lawyers.

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Lawyers

Our lawyers flourish in a collegial environment that emphasizes teamwork, collaboration and the spirited exchange of ideas in the pursuit of excellence.

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Business Professionals

A law firm thrives when it is supported by professionals with superb business skills, and we are committed to attracting and retaining talented employees to achieve that.

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Legal excellence. Dedication to clients.

Leading FDA and Life Sciences Regulatory Lawyer George O’Brien Joins

The Passing of Retired Partner Robert S. Mueller, III

Named 2025 Best Law Firm of the Year by The American Lawyer

Largest Ever Individual Wrongful-Conviction Verdict Won

Apellis Pharmaceuticals to be Acquired by Biogen for $5.6 Billion

Second Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Securities Case Against Norfolk Southern

Helping Clients Achieve Business Goals