Washington, D.C.

"An esteemed international firm with a long history of excellence in the corporate space."
Chambers USA 2024 (District of Columbia)

"Latham & Watkins has a very strong bench across multiple disciplines of law. Their expertise is invaluable."
Chambers USA 2024 (District of Columbia)

"Latham has one of the most senior benches in the field. They bring an incredible business sense to the deals."
Chambers USA 2024 (District of Columbia)

"The Latham team brings strong expertise and an extremely broad geographic and subject matter reach that is invaluable in complex and sophisticated matters."
Chambers USA 2023 (District of Columbia)

"Unique expertise and perspective, especially regarding matters with government agencies."
Chambers USA 2023 (District of Columbia)

"The firm houses strong PTAB, district court and ITC trial capabilities backed up by a number of experienced appellate advocates who regularly appear before the US Supreme Court and federal appeals courts."
Chambers USA 2023 (District of Columbia)

Appellate Hot List
The National Law Journal 2023

D.C. IP Litigation Department of the Year
The National Law Journal 2023

"An impressive team that features a number of prominent practitioners with considerable government experience and trial expertise."
Chambers USA 2024 (District of Columbia)

Overview

Latham’s Washington, D.C. office offers clients powerhouse corporate capabilities, regulatory insights, as well as litigation and trial strength.

We have built a remarkable track record of navigating the federal government — in the courts, the White House and Executive Branch agencies, as well as Congress. As a group, we draw on experience serving in a wide variety of senior roles within the federal government, so we can advise clients based on deep knowledge of the inner workings of government.

We regularly represent clients facing criminal, civil, and congressional investigations, litigation in all US courts, and the full range of commercial disputes. Our courtroom victories regularly earn Latham recognition from National Law Journal as among the very best litigators and trial lawyers in Washington.

Unique among firms in the capital, we combine classic litigation and regulatory practices with our premier transactional practices, which include the largest and most successful corporate/M&A, capital markets, private equity, and leveraged finance practices in Washington.

Giving Back

As one of the world’s largest pro bono providers, Latham takes on matters in nearly every area of public interest law. In Washington, D.C., some of our key pro bono causes include advocating for asylum seekers, reuniting immigrant and refugee families, and safeguarding tenants’ rights, veterans’ rights, and civil rights.