Robert Collins represents companies in complex commercial litigation, particularly involving class action defense and high-stakes business-to-business disputes.
Mr. Collins advises clients in bet-the-company litigation, including related to:
He draws on extensive knowledge of class action defense and courtroom experience across the country to devise strategies that help clients achieve successful outcomes. Mr. Collins distills technical legal concepts for clients, both before and during litigation, to facilitate informed business decisions and mitigate potential risk.
Mr. Collins maintains an active pro bono practice and has represented children with disabilities, prisoners, domestic violence victims, and asylum applicants.
He has served on the firm’s Pro Bono, Legal Professionals and Paralegal, and Business Development Committees, and co-leads his local LGBTQ+ Affinity Group. Mr. Collins also serves on the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Young Professionals Board.
Mr. Collins’ experience includes representing:
The Daily Journal recognized Latham’s victory in City of Modesto et al. v. The Dow Chemical Co. et al. as one of the “largest and most significant verdicts” in California in 2023.
Four Latham teams were honored as winners of The American Lawyer’s prestigious Litigators of the Week column in 2023. The wins spanned multiple litigation practices and industries, including antitrust, intellectual property, securities, environmental and product liability, technology, and sports, among others.
Latham recognized for securing a defense verdict for The Dow Chemical Co. and PPG Industries Inc. in a quarter century-old environmental litigation.