Samantha specializes in dispute resolution with an emphasis on securities litigation, mergers and acquisitions litigation, complex commercial litigation, appellate litigation, and internal and regulatory investigations. She also advises global corporations navigating mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions, and on governance disputes.
Expertise
Experience
Representative matters
Uber Technologies in consolidated putative securities class action in connection with initial public offering, asserting claims under the Securities Act.
Pattern Energy Group in litigation arising out of its acquisition by CPPIB.
Global bank in connection with several cross-border transactions.
A large multinational pharmaceutical distributor in a special litigation committee investigation.
Former CEO of media and entertainment company in shareholder lawsuit concerning fiduciary duty claims.
A financial institution in a class action asserting violations of the Commodity Exchange Act.
A publicly traded hospitality company in a dispute with a former director concerning the exercise of warrants.
Major financial institution in connection with investigations by federal regulatory authorities, including the SEC, DOJ, and the CFTC.
Underwriters in securities class actions arising out of stock offerings.
Pro bono
Qualifications
Admissions
Academic
Georgetown University Law Center J.D., cum laude
Student Attorney, Civil Litigation Clinic
Executive Editor, Georgetown Environmental Law Review
Exceptional Pro Bono Pledge Recognition
University of Washington B.A.