Latham & Watkins announced that Sarah Lightdale has rejoined the firm as a partner in its New York office, strengthening its securities and M&A litigation practice.
Lightdale brings extensive experience in M&A litigation, securities class actions, derivative cases, complex commercial disputes, and internal and regulatory investigations. She represents a broad range of clients, including public and private companies, boards of directors, investment banks, and private equity and venture capital firms.
Her practice includes litigating shareholder disputes and transactional matters in federal and state courts across the US, including the Delaware Court of Chancery. She also advises boards and special committees on transaction processes, shareholder activism, and fiduciary issues.
Lightdale returns to Latham from Cooley LLP and previously spent a decade at the firm earlier in her career. She earned her JD from NYU School of Law and her BA from Columbia University, and clerked for Judge Eric N. Vitaliano of the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
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“We are thrilled to welcome Sarah back to the firm. As a former Latham attorney, Sarah brings a deep understanding of our culture and collaborative approach to complex matters. Her credibility with boards and senior management, combined with her ability to operate effectively across practices, makes her an exceptional addition to our New York office and global litigation practice.”
Marc D. Jaffe, Office Managing Partner, New York, Latham & Watkins
“Sarah’s addition enhances our depth in handling high-level M&A litigation and securities-related matters. Her practice aligns directly with our focus on bet-the-company disputes arising from transformational transactions, disclosure events, and periods of market volatility. Sarah strengthens our ability to support clients facing shareholder, fiduciary, and post-transaction litigation at the most consequential moments. We are delighted to have her back on our team.”
Andrew Clubok, Global Chair, Securities and M&A Litigation Practice, Latham & Watkins
“Rejoining Latham feels like a sort of homecoming. I built the foundation of my practice over the course of a decade here, and I’m excited to bring everything I’ve developed since back with me now. My securities and M&A litigation focus fits naturally into the firm’s corporate platform, and I’m looking forward to leveraging that combination for clients facing their highest-stakes disputes and inflection points.”
Sarah Lightdale, Partner, Latham & Watkins
