J. Laurens Wilkes, a distinguished legal professional, has joined Winston & Strawn in dual capacities, both as a partner with the Litigation Department and as part of the Complex Commercial Litigation practice in Houston. The information came to light in an announcement made by the firm on Monday.
In addition to his two pivotal roles in the law firm, Wilkes will also serve as the Chair of Infrastructure and Projects, Global Disputes, as confirmed by Winston & Strawn. His areas of expertise include international arbitration and complex civil litigation in state and federal courts. Wilkes has a particularly strong track record in dealing with infrastructure disputes, fiduciary duty, and product liability conflicts.
The integration of such a proficient litigator like Wilkes into their team is likely to significantly enhance Winson & Strawn’s litigation department and commercial litigation practice. His remarkable depth of knowledge and experience in handling complex commercial litigations will undoubtedly prove to be a significant asset to the law firm.
For more detailed information, you can read the complete announcement in the Bloomberg Law report.