White & Case has significantly bolstered its intellectual property (IP) practice by hiring Mark Davies, a seasoned appellate lawyer known for his frequent representation of Apple Inc. in federal court. This notable addition is part of a broader hiring spree in the tech and IP domain, aimed at reinforcing the firm’s capabilities in handling complex legal issues surrounding artificial intelligence, standard-setting, and patent damages.
Davies, based in Washington, DC, will join White & Case’s IP practice and technology industry group as a partner. He transitions from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe, where he had led the firm’s Supreme Court and appellate litigation practice. According to Bloomberg Law, Davies has represented Apple in over 30 federal court cases since 2007. His client roster also includes prominent names like Nvidia Corp. and Sonos Inc., notably in disputes involving Alphabet Inc.’s Google over smart speaker products.
Davies’ arrival follows White & Case’s strategic recruitment of Silicon Valley IP litigators Phil Ou and Yar Chaikovsky from Paul Hastings in March 2023, and his former colleague at Orrick, Jordan Coyle, who joined White & Case last September. These moves underscore the firm’s commitment to enhancing its litigation strengths in the tech sector.
In addition to its robust hiring in the IP field, White & Case has also brought in high-profile talent such as Paul Weiss partner Taurie Zeitzer, who now co-heads the firm’s private equity group. The firm is among the 10 largest in the US, achieving $2.9 billion in revenue last year and a notable increase in profits per equity partner.
This expansion reflects White & Case’s ongoing strategy to position itself as a formidable player in the legal industry, particularly in tech and IP litigation, where the stakes and complexities continue to rise.