Latham & Watkins has hired trial lawyer Sara Margolis as a partner in its New York office, strengthening the firm’s Complex Commercial Litigation Practice with additional high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation capabilities, particularly in pharmaceutical and life sciences disputes.
Margolis advises clients on significant matters across sectors including life sciences, biotech and financial services, handling cases from early assessment through trial, arbitration and appeal in federal and state courts nationwide. She joins Latham from MoloLamken LLP and previously clerked for Judge Vincent L. Briccetti in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. Margolis earned her JD from Columbia Law School and her BA from Middlebury College.
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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, Latham’s New York Office
“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
