Melanie Blunschi, a nationally recognized class action litigator, primarily defends technology clients in business-critical disputes, with a focus on securities litigation as well as privacy and consumer class actions.
With a track record of success before state and federal courts across the United States, Melanie aligns case strategies with clients' business priorities to help achieve the best outcome for each client's unique goals.
Melanie was recently named a Class Action MVP by Law360 for her success in resolving high-stakes class actions.
Melanie serves as a Global Vice Chair of Latham’s Retail & Consumer Products Industry Group and Co-Chair of the Bay Area Litigation & Trial Department and previously served as the local leader of Latham's Bay Area Women Enriching Business (WEB) Committee. She is also a member of the Advisory Committee for the International Center for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR).
Melanie's has extensive experience in class action and other complex litigation, including claims of securities fraud. Her representative clients in these types of matters have included Apple, Meta, AMD, Oracle, Deutsche Bank, and others.
Selected results include:
Latham & Watkins named a winner or finalist in 10 categories, more than any other law firm.
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.
Daily Journal’s prestigious annual list recognizes female attorneys who are leaders in their fields.