Retired Partner
Matt Rawlinson retired from the partnership in December 2024. He was a trial lawyer in the Silicon Valley office of Latham & Watkins and former Managing Partner of the office, as well as former Global Co-Chair of the firm’s Securities Litigation Practice.
In the last several years, Matt has served as successful trial counsel in more than half a dozen matters, defeating billions of dollars in asserted claims. He has tried cases in federal and state court in California, in Delaware, and before arbitrators throughout the country. Matt is one of a handful of attorneys in the country who have tried federal securities claims to a successful jury verdict. His victories include the 2014 Top Defense Verdict defending against 10(b)(5) claims brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the 2010 Top Defense Verdict in a high-profile trade secret jury trial.
He has represented clients in the biotech, semiconductor, software, and medical device industries, among others.
Matt joined Latham in 1997 after completing a judicial clerkship for Judge James B. Loken, United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Latham litigators recognized for their win on behalf of The Trade Desk in a “mega-grant” case addressing fiduciary responsibilities and equity grants.
Latham litigators honored after the Delaware Supreme Court upheld Latham’s motion to dismiss win for Edwards Lifesciences in a US$300 million earn-out dispute and for securing a major Ninth Circuit victory for global investment fund BC Partners.
Firm honored in Innovation, Dealmakers of the Year, Litigation Department of the Year, and Rising Star categories.