Williams & Connolly partners Lisa Blatt, Heidi Hubbard, Enu Mainigi, and Katherine Turner have once again been selected for Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation.” In addition, the publication also recognized Lisa Blatt and Heidi Hubbard among the “Top 10 Women in Litigation.” Both lists honor the most accomplished female litigators in the country, selected through in-depth research including case victories, peer reviews, and client comments.
Lisa Blatt has argued 50 cases before the United States Supreme Court, addressing a broad range of issues, including First Amendment, arbitration, antitrust, civil procedure, preemption, employment and ERISA, and bankruptcy. Bloomberg has described her as a “legendary high court litigator” while The National Journal likewise has referred to her as a “SCOTUS legend.” Chambers USA (2021-2024) has recognized Lisa as one of five “Star Individuals” and reports that clients describe her as “a superstar and one of the best Supreme Court litigators out there” and “a wonderful advocate and a dynamite litigator.” Lisa serves as chair of Williams & Connolly’s Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation practice.
Heidi Hubbard tries cases in state and federal courts and before arbitrators throughout the country. Chambers USA recommends her as an “absolutely top-shelf and enormously talented trial lawyer” with a “genuine jury presence.” Ranked in Band 1 for Trial Lawyers in Chambers USA (2022-2024), Heidi is described by reviewers as “a phenomenal trial presence,” “exceptional in court,” “incredibly logical, deliberate and thoughtful,” and “a good team player” known as a “go-to trial attorney.” Heidi currently co-chairs Williams & Connolly’s Products Liability, Torts & Medicine practice group.
Enu Mainigi serves as co-chair of the firm’s Health Care Fraud and False Claims Act and Qui Tam practice groups. An accomplished first-chair trial lawyer, Enu has been leading investigations and trying cases for over 25 years. Chambers USA (2022-2023) has ranked Enu in Band 1 for Commercial Litigation and False Claims Act Litigation, noting that she “wins impressive praise from clients,” who describe her as “hands-down the best litigator I’ve ever met” with “strategic vision and great jury presence.” A Chambers reviewer further noted that “she is one of the best lawyers in the country.”
Katherine Turner serves as co-chair of Williams & Connolly’s Accountant Liability and Congressional Investigations practice groups and is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. She has extensive experience in defending accounting firms in professional liability litigation and regulatory matters, including work for three of the Big Four firms and a prominent national accounting firm. Katherine’s experience in representing clients in congressional investigations is significant, including representation of Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton before the House Select Committee on Benghazi and a recent representation of a government official in a matter before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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*All cases vary and none is predictive.