In a remarkable shift in legal circles, former Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP partner, Michael Li-Ming Wong has made a move over to Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Bestowed with the title of co-chair of Willkie’s national white collar defense group, Wong brings a wealth of experience to the table. His illustrious tenure involves defending high-profile white-collar defendants and established tech companies.
Throughout his career, Wong has been on the front lines defending entities like Uber and Yahoo during high-stakes litigation matters. These events typically revolved around data breaches and other claims crucial to the operations of these tech corporations. The announcement of Wong’s transition to Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP happened on Monday and is perceived as a significant development in the industry.
While Wong’s expertise in the field alone places him in a significant position at Willkie, his prior experience of aiding in the high-stakes litigation for corporate giants indicates that he’s no stranger to the challenges that may come his way at the white collar defense group.
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