Best Lawyers in America
Successfully defended a major tech company in a $500M patent infringement lawsuit, resulting in a complete dismissal of all claims after a rigorous three-week trial.
Eleanor Sterling
Managing
Specialization: Galley Book
With over 20 years of experience in corporate litigation, Eleanor has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes disputes. She is known for her strategic brilliance and uncompromising advocacy in the courtroom.
Eleanor's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including breach of contract, intellectual property disputes, and shareholder derivative suits. She has a proven track record of securing favorable verdicts and settlements for her clients, often in cases involving hundreds of millions of dollars.
Prior to founding the firm, Eleanor served as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, where she led investigations into complex financial crimes. This unique background provides her with invaluable insight into regulatory enforcement actions and white-collar defense strategies.
"Our clients come to us when everything is on the line. My philosophy is simple: out-prepare, out-work, and out-maneuver the opposition at every turn."— Eleanor Sterling
— Practice Areas
- Corporate Litigation
- Securities Litigation
- Intellectual Property
- White Collar Defense
— Education
- Harvard Law School J.D., magna cum laude, 2002
- Yale University B.A. in Economics, 1999
— Bar Admissions
- New York State Bar
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit)
- U.S. District Court (SDNY)
— Recognitions
- Chambers USA, Band 1 (2018-2023)
- Super Lawyers, Top 100 (2015-2023)
- Best Lawyers in America
— Notable Cases
State v. Global Finance LLC
Negotiated a favorable settlement in a high-profile securities fraud investigation, avoiding criminal charges for the executive team and preserving the company's operational licenses.
— Publications & Speaking
The Future of Corporate Accountability
Keynote Speaker, National Bar Association Annual Conference, 2023
Addressed over 500 legal professionals on emerging trends in corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and shareholder litigation in the modern era.
Navigating Complex Securities Fraud
Author, Harvard Law Review, Vol. 135, 2022
A comprehensive analysis of recent Supreme Court decisions impacting class action securities litigation and defense strategies for corporate officers.