Jeff Homrig is a seasoned first-chair trial lawyer who handles high-stakes intellectual property and commercial cases around the country for some of the world’s most innovative technology and life sciences companies. Resident in the Austin Office, he serves as Global Vice Chair of Latham’s Intellectual Property Litigation Practice and leads our IP practice in Texas. He also has deep ties to the Bay Area, previously chaired the Silicon Valley and Bay Area Litigation & Trial Departments, and maintains an office in Silicon Valley.
Plaintiffs and defendants turn to Jeff for a wide range of issues, including patent, trade secret, and commercial matters. He counsels clients with pragmatic and practical advice to help them steer clear of problems when they can, and navigate them safely when they do arise.
Jeff has a demonstrated ability to translate complex technological issues into core themes that persuade juries. He regularly tries cases across the country, including in state and federal courts in California, Texas, Delaware, and before the International Trade Commission (ITC).
Jeff is an adjunct lecturer at Berkeley Law, teaching the Patent Litigation II course. He co-authors the Federal Judicial Center’s definitive how-to guide for federal judges on patent litigation, which is now in its third edition.
He served as a deputy district attorney for Santa Clara County, trying numerous criminal cases to verdict.
Jeff's representative matters include:
*Matter handled prior to joining Latham
Two Latham litigation teams were recognized for winning a US$2.3 million jury verdict for a victim of revenge porn in a pro bono case, as well as a victory for the Atlantic Coast Conference in a case involving major athletic conferences and Name, Image, and Likeness claims.
Latham honored for a complete defense verdict in an IP patent showdown and for preserving a precedent-setting securities victory in California's Supreme Court.
Latham honored for a huge trade secrets win for LG Energy Solution at the US International Trade Commission, a significant patent trial victory for Astellas, and the strength of the firm's global Private Equity Practice.