Joseph Piligian represents public and private companies in complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts across the country. Joe maintains a broad commercial practice with an emphasis on class action defense and corporate litigation. He has represented clients in connection with shareholder derivative actions, post-closing merger disputes, ERISA fiduciary litigation, various business-to-business claims, and federal securities litigation.

Prior to joining Latham, Joe clerked for Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster on the Delaware Court of Chancery and worked at nationally recognized law firms in Washington, D.C. and North Carolina. Joe also has worked in television production and supply chain management.

Joe’s experience includes representing:

  • Public supply chain company in shareholder litigation related to stock reclassification*
  • Aluminum siding manufacturer and its board of directors in defending against ERISA fiduciary litigation related to a “releveraging” transaction*
  • Southeastern home builder in post-closing merger dispute*
  • Multiple employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) against claims of ERISA fiduciary violations related to ESOP transactions*
  • Former Fortune 500 CEO in multiple suits alleging violations of securities laws*
  • International pharmaceutical company in post-closing milestone payment dispute*
  • Mobile phone reseller pursuing claims of fraud and misappropriation of trade secrets*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Bar Qualification

  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland
  • North Carolina

Education

  • JD, University of Michigan Law School, 2017
  • BA, University of Notre Dame, 2009