Natasha Pardawala is an associate in the Orange County office of Latham & Watkins and a member of the Litigation & Trial Department.
Natasha represents corporate and individual clients in securities litigation and investigations, complex commercial litigation, and white collar defense and investigations in state and federal court. Natasha advises clients in all aspects of litigation, including proxy contests, major motion practice, fact and expert discovery, and trial preparation. Natasha works with clients in a range of industries including healthcare, technology, gaming, and finance.
Natasha also has an active pro bono practice representing victims of domestic violence and individuals seeking immigration relief. Natasha is a Global Leader of the Parent Lawyers Group, and a former Local Leader of the Asian and Middle Easter Lawyers Group.
Experience
Natasha has represented leading global companies and their directors and officers in federal and state jurisdictions. Her experience includes advising:
Directors of public companies in connection with shareholder demands and Delaware state court litigation involving claims for breach of fiduciary duties
The Board of Directors of a breakthrough healthcare technology company in connection with a fast-paced proxy contest with an activist investment hedge fund
A public biopharmaceutical company in connection with securities class action related to FDA approval of a rare disease drug
An industry-disrupting oil & gas company in connection with an SEC investigation
A leading health insurance company in multiple jurisdictions in connection with a breach of contract, violation of insurance codes, and unjust enrichment claims
Directors and officers of a public company in connection with multiple lawsuits in multiple state and federal jurisdictions including securities class actions, derivative suits, and stockholder litigation alleging breach of fiduciary duties in connection with a merger
Multiple public companies in connection with government investigations by the DOJ, SEC, and FTC, including achieving settlement of investigations
Public companies in connection with disclosures related to large M&A transactions
Qualifications
Bar Qualification
California
Education
J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 2018 cum laude
BA in International Studies, University of California, San Diego, 2014
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