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Latham recognized for wins on behalf of clients Michelle Chochran and Fluor Corp.
Richard Bress is a partner in Latham & Watkins’ Washington, D.C. office. He advises clients on appellate and Supreme Court litigation, as well as high-stakes strategic litigation challenging federal and state laws and federal agency actions.
Mr. Bress has argued scores of appellate cases, including eight in the Supreme Court, on a broad range of nationally important matters. He also has led numerous lawsuits successfully challenging the constitutionality of federal, state, and local government actions.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Bress is the Global Chair of the firm’s Ethics Committee. He previously served as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
Mr. Bress previously served as an assistant to the Solicitor General of the United States. During his tenure, he argued several cases before the Supreme Court, drafted more than 100 briefs (including petitions for and briefs in opposition to certiorari), and assisted in the development of the government’s position on many federal issues.
Before entering practice, Mr. Bress served as a law clerk to Justice Antonin Scalia and D.C. Circuit Judge Stephen F. Williams. He is admitted to the bars of the Supreme Court of the United States and every federal circuit.
Mr. Bress’ high-profile engagements include the following:
Latham recognized for wins on behalf of clients Michelle Chochran and Fluor Corp.
Litigation victories were chosen among the top California wins for the sixth consecutive year.
Honors in the annual FT Innovative Lawyers – North America report highlighted by an award for historic cases affecting the US Census.