O’Melveny Worldwide
Areas of Focus
Areas of Focus
  • Representing UnitedHealth subsidiaries in multiple lawsuits filed by out-of-network provider groups affiliated with one of the nation’s largest physician staffing and management companies in disputes over reimbursement rates.
  • Representing a health care payor in the defense of a lawsuit bringing ERISA and state law theories that challenge the sufficiency of its claims payments and adjudication processes.
  • Representing major country government in various matters ranging from habeas corpus and conservatorship issues to bail reform to an appeal involving attorneys’ fees.
  • Represented a generic brand drug maker in connection with an antitrust pharmaceutical dispute.
  • Secured a private arbitration award of US$54 million for a regional telecommunications company against a prominent public telecommunications entity.
  • Successfully represented client in a trademark infringement dispute, establishing the client's authorization to operate in a market valued at over US$100 million.
  • Represented global construction and dredging company (did not enter appearance), securing a US$22 million dollar jury verdict.
  • Represented data security company asserting multiple patents related to cryptography against a Fortune 500 company.

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia

Education

  • American University Washington College of Law, J.D.
  • College of William and Mary, B.A., Economics

Professional Activities

Clerkships

  • Honorable Senior Judges, District of Columbia Court of Appeals
  • Honorable Rebecca B. Smith, US District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Corporate & Government Experience

  • Intern, US Department of Justice, Civil Division, Appellate Staff
  • Intern, US Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Appellate Section