Latham & Watkins announced Sara Margolis has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in its Complex Commercial Litigation Practice, adding trial-tested experience across high-stakes commercial and intellectual property disputes, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and life sciences matters.
The firm said Margolis represents clients in federal and state courts nationwide and advises through all stages of litigation, from early case assessment and strategy through trial and appeal, including proceedings in arbitration. Latham said her practice spans sectors including life sciences, biotech, and financial services.
Margolis joins Latham from MoloLamken LLP. She earned her JD from Columbia Law School and her BA from Middlebury College, and previously clerked for Judge Vincent L. Briccetti of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to the announcement.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Sara to our New York office and litigation team. Her reputation for impeccable judgment and exceptional client service, combined with deep experience managing large-scale litigation, trying cases to verdict, and navigating trial dynamics, makes her a powerful addition to our firm’s global platform.”
Marc Jaffe, Managing Partner, New York Office, Latham & Watkins
“Sara’s broad commercial litigation background, coupled with her recent emphasis on pharmaceutical and life sciences matters, aligns perfectly with our clients’ most pressing needs. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and litigation in these sectors expands, her courtroom experience and proven trial instincts strengthen our roster of young, dynamic trial talent in New York. Sara’s addition reflects our commitment to cultivating the next generation of exceptional trial lawyers within our practice.”
Steve Feldman, Global Chair, Complex Commercial Litigation Practice, Latham & Watkins
“I’m delighted to join Latham’s world-class litigation platform. The firm’s deep roster of trial lawyers, commitment to innovation, and collaborative, entrepreneurial culture provides the ideal environment to advance my practice and deliver exceptional results for clients in their most consequential disputes.”
Sara Margolis, Partner, Latham & Watkins
