Dorris V. Daniel

Daniel V. Dorris

Partner

Office Phone

202.326.7938

Education

  • University of Chicago Law School, J.D., high honors, 2010
    • Order of the Coif
    • John M. Olin Law & Economics Fellow
    • Kirkland & Ellis Scholar
    • Executive Topics & Comments Editor, University of Chicago Law Review, 2009-2010
  • University of Illinois, B.S., highest honors, 2006
      • Barry M. Goldwater Scholar

Clerkships

  • Law Clerk, Judge Gary S, Feinerman, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2011-2012
  • Law Clerk, Judge Pamela Rymer, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2010-2011

Admitted

  • 2011, Illinois
  • 2013, District of Columbia

Dan Dorris represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil, antitrust, and securities litigation.  At the trial level, Dan handles every phase of litigation, from complaints to arguing dispositive motions and at trial.  At the appellate level, he has briefed and argued cases in multiple courts of appeals.

Dan has particular experience in antitrust, securities, and multi-district litigation.  He represented the National Credit Union Administration in its securities litigation arising from the Great Recession, which recovered $5.1 billion, and the State of Florida in its opioid litigation, which recovered $3.6 billion.  Dan has represented clients in antitrust litigation brought by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, and has represented telecommunications clients in regulatory proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission.

Representative Experience

  • Represented the National Credit Union Administration in a series of lawsuits against major financial institutions regarding the sale of residential mortgage-backed securities.  The suits were filed in three federal district courts and generated multiple appeals to three U.S. Courts of Appeals.  Dan was involved in all aspects of the litigation, including drafting the complaints, briefing dispositive motions and appeals, taking and defending fact and expert depositions, and managing discovery.  More than $5.1 billion has been recovered. 
  • Served as counsel for State of Florida in a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers, alleging that these defendants contributed to the opioid crisis in Florida. The case settled during the fourth week of trial, at which point Florida had recovered more than $3.5 billion from the defendants. State of Florida v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al.
  • Represented clients as plaintiffs and defendants in multiple antitrust suits, including Meta in the FTC’s ongoing monopolization action, FTC v. Meta Platforms, Inc. (D.D.C.), several plaintiff corporations in an ongoing MDL concerning a horizontal antitrust conspiracy, In re DMS Antitrust Litigation (N.D. Ill.), AT&T in United States v. AT&T Inc. (D.D.C.), Meta in Social Ranger LLC v. Facebook, Inc. (D. Del.), and the National Credit Union Administration in In re LIBOR Antitrust Litigation (S.D.N.Y.).
  • Atchley v. AstraZeneca UK Limited, No. 17-cv-02136 (D.D.C.).  Represents U.S. service members, civilians, and their families in a terrorism lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, GE Healthcare, AstraZeneca, and Roche for bribing Jaysh al-Mahdi terrorists in Iraq.  Obtained unanimous D.C. Circuit opinion reversing dismissal of claims.
  • GAMCO Asset Management Inc. v. Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, et al. (Del. Ct. of Chancery).  Represented iHeartCommunications, Inc. and its private equity sponsors in derivative litigation brought by shareholders of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (“CCOH”) challenging certain CCOH financing transactions, the declaration of dividends, and inter-company arrangements.  Obtained dismissal of the complaint.
  • Successfully briefed and argued against an appeal brought by two groups of objectors to a class-action settlement agreement.  The settlement agreement concerned overpayments for motor fuel and resolved more than eight years of multi-district litigation.  See In re Motor Fuel Temperature Sales Practices Litigation, 872 F.3d 1094 (10th Cir. 2017).
  • Briefed and argued a pending appeal as court-appointed counsel on behalf of a criminal defendant whose trial transcript was lost, depriving him of the ability to appeal errors at his trial.  See Bush v. Florida, No. 14-12532 (11th Cir.).
  • Represented multiple telecommunications clients in regulatory proceedings regarding mobile phone security, retransmission disputes, satellite authorizations, and rulemakings regarding set-top cable boxes.

Achievements

  • Law360 Rising Star in Securities Litigation (2018)

News

May 01, 2023
Kellogg Hansen Attorneys Named to the 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

May 1, 2023— Twenty-seven Kellogg Hansen attorneys qualified for recognition on the 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll for contributing fifty hours or more of pro bono work to those who cannot afford legal counsel.  Nineteen Kellogg Hansen attorneys also qualified for the High Honor Roll for providing one hundred hours or more of pro bono service.  The District of Columbia Courts have recognized attorneys through the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll since 2011.  The complete list of 2022 honorees can be found here. Kellogg Hansen 2022 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll Scott K. Attaway* Daniel G. Bird* L. Vivian Dong Daniel V. Dorris Matthew N. Drecun Ryan M. Folio David C. Frederick* D. Chanslor Gallenstein* Dustin G. Graber Kimberly V. Hamlett* Minsuk Han* Ashle Holman* Geoffrey M. Klineberg* Jonathan I. Liebman Eric J. Maier* Samuel A. Martin* Ariela M. Migdal Bradley E. Oppenheimer* Gregory G. Rapawy* Catherine M. Redlingshafer Derek C. Reinbold* Caroline A. Schechinger* Daniel S. Severson* Andrew C. Shen* Julius P. Taranto* Alex P. Treiger* Matthew J. Wilkins*  * denotes High Honor Roll ..

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January 06, 2018
Kellogg Hansen Announces Dan Dorris and Leslie Pope have become Partner

January 1, 2018— Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C. take pleasure in announcing that Daniel Dorris and Leslie Pope have become partners in the firm, Linda Elliott has joined the firm as of counsel, and twelve federal judicial clerks have joined as associates.  Daniel Dorris joined the firm as an associate in 2012.  Daniel has particular experience with antitrust and securities cases, multi-district litigation, and class actions.  He represented the National Credit Union Administration in a series of lawsuits regarding the sale of residential mortgage-backed securities.  He also recently briefed and argued an appeal regarding the settlement of a multi-district litigation regarding overpayments for motor fuel.  Leslie Pope joined the firm as an associate in 2012. She represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex, commercial litigation and has substantial experience trying high-stakes matters for clients in both federal and state courts.  Leslie was part of trial teams that successfully represented a client in Texas state court in a case involving high-yield debt and that achieved the first-ever royalty rate decrease from the Copyright Royalty Board for broadcasters that offer online radio services.  Leslie also represented the National Credit Union Administration in a series of lawsuits regarding the sale of residential mortgage-backed securities.   Kellogg Hansen was founded on the idea that talent, creativity, and hard work achieve the best results for clients. The firm has grown over the past 24 years – with each year proving this founding principle holds true. Nearly all Kellogg Hansen attorneys graduated from top-tier law schools and served as law clerks for federal judges. Our highly credentialed and motivated lawyers offer businesses, individuals, and governments expert counsel and innovative solutions to complex disputes and high-stakes matters. PARTNERS DANIEL V. DORRIS  Admitted to bar, 2011, Illinois; 2013, District of Columbia.  Education:  University of Illinois (B.S., summa cum laude, 2006); University of Chicago Law School (J.D., with high honors, 2010).  Order of the Coif.  John M. Olin Law & Economics Fellow.  Kirkland & Ellis Scholar.  Executive Topics & Comments Editor, University of Chicago Law Review, 2009-2010.  Law Clerk:  Hon. Pamela Rymer, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2010-2011; Hon. Gary Feinerman, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2011-2012. LESLIE V. POPE  Admitted to bar, 2010, Virginia; 2013, District of Columbia.  Education:  Harvard College (A.B., cum laude, 2006); Cambridge University (M.Phil., Philosophy, 2007); Yale Law School (J.D., 2010). Managing Editor, Yale Law Journal, 2009-2010.  Law Clerk:  Hon. Judith W. Rogers, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, 2011-2012.  Languages:  Spanish.  OF COUNSEL LINDA A. ELLIOTT  Admitted to bar, 1988, District of Columbia. Education: Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1981), University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1986), Georgetown University Law Center (Prettyman Fellow 1988-1990, LL.M., 1992). Editor-In-Chief, Michigan Yearbook of International Legal Studies, 1986-87. Law Clerk: Hon. Douglas W. Hillman, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1986-1988; Hon. Harry T. Edwards, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, 2003-2008, 2015-2016. Staff Attorney, Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, 1990-1997. Deputy Circuit Executive, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, 1998-2000. Special Counsel for Legal Affairs, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, 2001-2003. Visiting Professor of Law, University of Peking School of Transnational Law, Shenzhen, China, 2009-present. Adjunct Professor of Law, New York University School of Law, 2007-2017. Co-Author: Federal Standards of Review: Review of District Court Decisions and Agency Actions (Thomson Reuters, 3d ed. 2018) (2d ed. 2013) (1st ed. 2008) (with Hon. Harry T. Edwards). ASSOCIATES CHRISTINE A. BONOMO Admitted to bar, 2015, New York; 2016, District of Columbia. Education: Kenyon College (B.A., summa cum laude, 2011); University of Chicago Law School (J.D., with Honors, 2014). Articles Editor, The Chicago Journal of International Law, 2013-2014. Phi Beta Kappa. Law Clerk: Hon. Peter J. Messitte, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 2015-2016; Hon. Deborah L. Cook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2016-2017. Author: Case Studies in the Advancement of Sexual Orientation Rights: Argentina and Brazil, The Chicago Journal of international Law, Volume 14.1. KEVIN D. HORVITZ  Admitted to bar, 2017, New York; (admitted only in New York; supervision by partners of the firm). Education: Vanderbilt University (B.A., 2013); Duke University School of Law (J.D./LL.M., magna cum laude, 2016). Order of the Coif. Law Clerk: Hon. Gerald Bard Tjoflat, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2016-2017. Author: An Unreasonable Ban on Reasonable Competition: The Legal Profession’s Protectionist Stance Against Noncompete Agreements Binding In-House Counsel, 65 Duke L.J. 1007 (2016). KYLIE C. KIM Admitted to bar, 2015, New York; 2017, District of Columbia. Education: Ewha W. University (B.A., magna cum laude, 2011); Harvard Law School (J.D., 2014). Article Editor, Harvard Environmental Law Review, 2012-2013; Member, Harvard Environmental Law Moot Court Team, 2012-2013; Executive Online Editor, Harvard International Law Journal, 2013-2014; Captain, Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team, 2013-2014; Supreme Court Moot Director, American Constitution Society, 2013-2014; Founder and President, Harvard International Juris Doctor Students Society, 2013-2014. Law Clerk: Hon. Steven D. Merryday, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2014-2016; Hon. Charles R. Wilson, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 2016-2017. Languages: Korean.  ROBERT C. KLIPPER  Admitted to bar, 2016, Maryland; 2018, District of Columbia. Education: Yale University (B.A., magna cum laude, 2011); Yale Law School (J.D., 2016). Phi Beta Kappa. Editor, Yale Law Journal, 2015-2016. Law Clerk: Hon. Pamela Harris, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2016-2017. Languages: Mandarin.  GRACE W. KNOFCZYNSKI  Admitted to bar, 2016, Pennsylvania; (admitted only in Pennsylvania; supervision by partners of the firm). Education: University of Tulsa (B.S., magna cum laude, B.A. magna cum laude, 2013); University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., summa cum laude, 2016). Phi Beta Kappa. Order of the Coif. Associate Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, 2014-2015. Senior Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, 2015-2016. Law Clerk: Hon. A. Raymond Randolph, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, 2016-2017  ALBERT PAK Admitted to bar, 2017, New York; (admitted only in New York; supervision by partners of the firm). Education: Stanford University (B.A., M.A., 2013); Yale Law School (J.D., 2016). Phi Beta Kappa. Lead Editor, Yale Journal on Regulation, 2014-2015. Managing Editor, Yale Journal of International Law, 2015-2016.   Law Clerk: John M. Rogers, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2016-2017. Author: Book Note, reviewing Joel P. Trachtman, The Future of International Law: Global Government (2013), 39 Yale Journal of International Law 198 (2014). Languages: Korean. ALEX A. PARKINSON  Admitted to bar, 2016, New York; 2018, District of Columbia. Education: Harvard University (B.A., 2011); The University of Chicago Law School (J.D., with high honors, 2015). Staff Editor, University of Chicago Law Review, 2013-2014. Editor in Chief, University of Chicago Law Review, Vol. 82, 2014-2015. Law Clerk: Hon. Robert D. Sack, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 2016-2017. Author: Class Actions as Firms, 2017 Columbia Business Law Review 740; Behavioral Class Action Law, 65 UCLA Law Review (forthcoming); Comment, Comcast Corp. v. Behrend and Chaos on the Ground, L81 University of Chicago Law Review 1213 (2014). CHRISTOPHER M. SARMA* Admitted to bar, 2016, New York (admitted only in New York; supervision by partners of the firm). Education: Wesleyan University (B.A., 2009); Oxford University (MSc, 2011); Cornell Law School (J.D., magna cum laude, 2015). Articles Editor, Cornell Law Review, 2014-2015; Law Clerk: Hon. Edward R. Korman, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2015-2016; Hon. Andrew J. Kleinfeld, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2016-2017. Author: Note, Citizenship and the War on Terror: Should Federal Courts Consider a Plaintiff’s Citizenship in Post-9/11 Litigation?, 100 Cornell Law Review. (2015). DANIEL S. SEVERSON Admitted to bar, 2016, New York; 2017, District of Columbia. Education: Bard College (B.A., 2010); Harvard University (M.P.P., 2016); Harvard Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2016). Editor in Chief, Harvard International Law Journal, 2015-2016. Law Clerk: Hon. Allyson Kay Duncan, U.S. of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2016-2017. Author: The Encryption Debate in Europe, Hoover Institution (forthcoming 2017); The Court and the World: An Interview with Associate Justice Stephen G. Breyer, 57 Harvard International Law Journal 253 (2016); National Security Reporting Requirements: Managing the Tension Between Secrecy and Accountability, 2016; American Surveillance of Non-U.S. Persons: Why New Privacy Protections Offer Only Cosmetic Change, 56 Harvard International Law Journal 465 (2015). Languages: French, Mandarin.  LILLIAN V. SMITH* Admitted to bar, 2017, New York (admitted only in New York; supervision by partners of the firm). Education: University of Virginia (B.A., with high distinction, 2008); Brooklyn Law School (J.D., summa cum laude, 2016). Editor in Chief, Brooklyn Law Review, 2015-2016. Law Clerk: Chief Judge Roger L. Gregory, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2016-2017. Author: Note, Recreating the “Ritual Carving”: Why Congress Should Fund Independent Redistricting Commissions and End Partisan Gerrymandering, 80 Brooklyn Law Review 1641 (2015).  DAVID S. SUSKA  Admitted to bar, 2016, Virginia; (admitted only in Virginia; supervision by partners of the firm).   Education: University of Michigan (B.A., 2008, M.A., 2009); University of Chicago Law School (J.D., with Honors, 2016). Law Clerk: Hon. Frank H. Easterbrook, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2016-2017. Author: The Federal–State Standing Gap, William and Mary Bill of Rights Journal (forthcoming 2018); Reappraising Dodd-Frank’s Living Will Regime, 36 Review of Banking & Financial Law 779 (2017); Regulatory Takings and Ridesharing, 19 New York University Journal of Legislation & Public Policy 183 (2016). JULIUS P. TARANTO Admitted to bar, 2017, District of Columbia; Education: Pomona College (B.A., cum laude, 2012); Yale Law School (J.D., 2016). Coker Fellow, Constitutional Law. Co-President, Yale Law School National Security Group, 2014-2015. Law Clerk: Hon. Jeffrey S. Sutton, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2016-2017. Co-Author:   Comment, Stare Decisis and Secret Law: On Precedent and Publication in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, Yale Law Journal (2015). ..

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