Quinn Emanuel’s Triumph Over the Largest Manufacturer of Ghost Guns

John is joined by Robert M. (“Bobby”) Schwartz, a partner in Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles office and Andrew Brayton, an associate in that office.  They discuss how Bobby and Andrew won a settlement on behalf of the State of California against Polymer 80, the largest manufacturer and distributor of ghost guns, in which Polymer agreed […]

How Asset Managers can Minimize Risk with the SEC

John is joined by C. Dabney O’Riordan, partner in Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles and DC offices and longest-serving leader of the SEC’s Asset Management Unit, who left the agency last year.  They discuss the actions an asset manager can take if it identifies a potential issue to minimize its risk of an SEC investigation or […]

Forever Chemicals—Forever Litigation?

John is joined by Chelsea Murtha, the Director of Sustainability at the American Apparel & Footwear Association; Jessica K. Ferrell, a partner at Marten Law LLP; and Joseph Paunovich, a partner in Quinn Emanuel’s Los Angeles and Salt Lake City offices.  They discuss the legal challenges surrounding PFOS chemicals, also known as forever chemicals, including […]

€1.5 Billion Judgment Against Argentina in London Commercial Court

John is joined by Aidan O’Rourke, a partner in Quinn Emanuel’s London Office.  John and Aidan discuss how, after a five week in London Commercial Court, Aidan won a €1.5 billion judgment against Argentina on behalf of a large group of holders of sovereign bonds.  They discuss the background of the case, the trial itself […]

Beating Ford in Detroit

John is joined by Dan Webb, the Co-Executive Chairman of Winston & Strawn, LLP and one of the most distinguished trial lawyers in the United States. John and Dan discuss how Dan recently won a $104.6 million verdict against Ford Motors in a trade secret case in Detroit. They discuss how Dan selected a jury […]

The Career Path of a Large Law Firm Associate: First Year Partner

In the last episode of the series “The Career Path of a Large Law Firm Associate,” John is joined by Jack Baumann, who was elected a partner in the firm in 2022. John and Jack discuss his progression from associate to partner. Jack takes us through his transition from his 9th Circuit clerkship to joining […]