Kellogg Hansen Attorneys Named to the 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll

June 13, 2025 — In his article \"Attorney-Client Privilege Versus the Right to Put On a Defense,\"  Bradley E. Oppenheimer, a partner at Kellogg Hansen, explores a critical legal tension: when a criminal defendant’s constitutional right to present a defense conflicts with a third party’s attorney-client privilege. The issue often arises in white-collar cases where corporate employees seek to raise an \"advice of counsel\" defense. However, since the corporation—not the individual—holds the privilege, it can block access to key legal communications. Brad examines current legal approaches and proposes a novel solution: using Federal Rule of Evidence 502(d) to allow limited disclosure of privileged communications without full waiver, preserving fairness for defendants while respecting corporate privilege. Read the full article on Westlaw, Lexis, or in the Document Library. Bradley E. Oppenheimer represents clients in high-stakes litigation and investigations, focusing on securities, FinTech and cryptocurrency litigation, False Claims Act proceedings, consumer protection, and complex commercial disputes.  He holds a track record of successful outcomes for both plaintiffs and defendants. Bradley Oppenheimer, Attorney-Client Privilege Versus the Right to Put On A Defense, 38 Geo. J. Legal Ethics 1 (2025)...

May 29, 2025 — In a resounding antitrust victory, a California federal jury awarded $147.4 million to Innovative Health LLC in its lawsuit against Biosense Webster Inc., a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary. Kellogg Hansen Todd Figel & Frederick PLLC led the case from opening statements to verdict. Kellogg Hansen entered the case as lead trial counsel in August 2024 after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a prior summary judgment in favor of Biosense Webster. That appellate decision revived Innovative’s claims and cleared the way for trial. At the center of the lawsuit were allegations that Biosense illegally tied its clinical support services to the purchase of its sensor-enabled cardiac mapping catheters, blocking hospitals from using FDA-cleared reprocessed alternatives. The case also focused on Biosense’s use of hardware-based blocking technology to exclude competitors like Innovative from the market. Kellogg Hansen’s trial team was led by partners Derek Ho and Andrew Goldsmith, who delivered the closing and opening statements, respectively, and examined key witnesses throughout the two-week trial. But the success was powered by a deep bench: all five Kellogg Hansen associates on the team, Rachel Anderson, Annamaria Morales-Kimball, Sean Quirk, Matthew Reade, and Kelley Schiffman also examined witnesses and argued evidentiary disputes to the court. Co-counsel Jeffrey L. Berhold of Jeffrey L. Berhold PC; Joshua P. Davis, Matthew Summers, and Kyla Gibboney of Berger Montague; and Panteha Abdollahi of Theodora Oringher also played important roles. The jury unanimously found that Biosense had violated federal and state antitrust laws, including the Sherman Act, by leveraging its dominance in clinical support to suppress lower-cost reprocessed catheters and maintain inflated prices. This case underscores Kellogg Hansen’s excellence in trial strategy and antitrust litigation. The outcome not only secures justice for Innovative Health, but it also sends a resounding message to dominant medical device firms: exclusionary tactics that block competition will not stand. This case has been highlighted in David Lat’s Original Jurisdiction and Law360 Legal Lions. Innovative Health LLC was represented by Derek T. Ho, Andrew E. Goldsmith, Rachel T. Anderson, Annamarie M. Morales-Kimball, Sean P. Quirk, Matthew D. Reade, and Kelley C. Schiffman of Kellogg Hansen Todd Figel & Frederick PLLC; Jeffrey L. Berhold of Jeffrey L. Berhold PC; Joshua P. Davis, Matthew Summers, and Kyla Gibboney of Berger Montague; and Panteha Abdollahi of Theodora Oringher. Innovative Health LLC v. Biosense Webster Inc., No. 8:19-cv-02148 (C.D. Cal.)..

May 7, 2025— Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C. is proud to announce that of counsel Collin R. White has contributed to the newly released 2024 Annual Review of Antitrust Law Developments, published by the American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section. This publication offers in-depth summaries of key developments from 2024 across the courts, regulatory agencies, and Congress. Collin White litigates high-stakes cases in trial and appellate courts across the country.  Since he joined the firm in 2015, he has represented clients from a wide range of industries in cases about antitrust, intellectual property, securities, telecommunications, and administrative and constitutional law.  He also advises clients on antitrust and regulatory matters. The 2024 Review is available here...

January 1, 2025 — Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce that Christopher C. Goodnow, Bethan R. Jones, Robert C. Klipper, Alex A. Parkinson, and Ana Nikolic Paul have been promoted as partners in the firm. Christopher C. Goodnow represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels and in arbitration proceedings.  His prior representations include private antitrust enforcement, complex commercial disputes, and civil fraud defense. Chris joined Kellogg Hansen in 2019 and returned to the firm in 2022 after clerking for Justice Clarence Thomas on the United States Supreme Court.  Before joining the firm, he clerked for the Honorable Diane S. Sykes on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the Honorable Gregory G. Katsas on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.  He received his law degree from Harvard Law School and undergraduate degree from Princeton University. Bethan R. Jones represents clients in complex commercial litigation and has particular experience in antitrust, telecommunications, securities, insurance, and False Claims Act cases. Bethan joined Kellogg Hansen as an associate in 2018.  Prior to joining Kellogg Hansen, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Anthony J. Scirica on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.  Bethan graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, summa cum laude, where she was a Senior Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review and a Littleton Fellow. Robert C. Klipper represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels and in arbitration proceedings.  He also represents clients in criminal and civil regulatory investigations. Robert joined Kellogg Hansen as an associate in 2017.  Prior to joining the firm, Robert served as a law clerk to Judge Pamela Harris on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.  He graduated from Yale Law School, where he was an Editor of The Yale Law Journal.  He earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University, graduating magna cum laude.  Before law school, Robert worked as an analyst at a major hedge fund. Alex A. Parkinson represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil litigation, focusing on antitrust, commercial litigation, and telecommunications matters across high-tech industries. Alex joined Kellogg Hansen as an associate in 2017, following a clerkship with Judge Robert D. Sack on the Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.  He then returned to the firm as an associate in 2019, following a clerkship with Chief Judge Merrick B. Garland, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.  Alex graduated with High Honors from the University of Chicago Law School, where he was the first student in decades to both serve as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review and win the Moot Court championship.  He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University.  Ana Nikolic Paul represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels.  She has particular experience litigating antitrust, commercial, intellectual property, and telecommunications matters.  Ana joined Kellogg Hansen as an associate in 2018.  Prior to joining the firm, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Kenneth M. Karas on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and to the Honorable Jay S. Bybee on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  Ana graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, where she was Executive Editor for the Harvard Business Law Review and Supervising Editor for the Harvard Journal on Legislation.  She earned her undergraduate degree in international studies and economics from Emory University, graduating magna cum laude. Kellogg Hansen is a preeminent trial and appellate litigation firm founded on the idea that talent, creativity, and hard work achieve the best results for clients.  Formed in the spring of 1993 by law school classmates Michael Kellogg, Peter Huber, and Mark Hansen, our firm has grown over the past 30 years – with each year proving that our founding principle holds true. Today, Kellogg Hansen has more than 90 attorneys, including 46 partners, and boasts an extensive record of success for our clients.   ..

November 7, 2024– Kellogg Hansen partner Minsuk Han has been selected by the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) as a recipient of the Best Under 40 Award. NAPABA’s Best Under 40 Award recognizes talented individuals within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) legal community under the age of 40 who have achieved prominence and distinction in their fields of endeavor, including the practice of law, and who have demonstrated a strong commitment to AANHPI civic or community affairs. Mr. Han, together with other recipients of NAPABA Awards, will be celebrated at the 36th Anniversary Gala on November 9, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.  For the full list of this year’s NAPABA Awardees, visit NAPABA’s website. Mr. Han represents plaintiffs and defendants in trial and appellate courts and arbitration, as well as before federal agencies.  He has particular experience with complex commercial disputes, securities investigations and litigation, and antitrust and intellectual property law matters.  Mr. Han has served as president of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, D.C. Area and currently serves on the D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee.  He also teaches at the George Washington University Law School as professorial lecturer in law. ..

November 1, 2024–  Kellogg Hansen has been recognized in The National Law Journal Legal Awards 2024. Derek T. Ho has been named a finalist for Winning Litigators, and Bradley E. Oppenheimer has been honored as a Rising Star. The Winning Litigators awards recognize those who have at least one significant win in a jury or bench trial in 2023. Significant wins include prevailing when substantial damages were at stake, setting a legal precedent or overcoming an unfriendly jurisdiction. The Rising Stars awards recognize the Washington, D.C., region’s 40 most promising lawyers aged 40 and under. These individuals are innovators who develop unique practice niches, secure wins for clients, cultivate robust books of business, and demonstrate strong leadership qualities. Derek T. Ho litigates high-stakes commercial cases, securing billions for clients through trials and settlements. As an experienced trial and appellate lawyer, he handles all phases of litigation. He has particular experience in antitrust and complex litigation (class actions and MDLs). His cases have established important legal precedents in those fields, including his work on Petersen Energía Inversora v. Argentine Republic, No. 15-cv-2739 (S.D.N.Y.); Eton Park Capital Management, L.P. v. Argentine Republic, No. 16-cv-8569 (S.D.N.Y.). Bradley E. Oppenheimer represents clients in high-stakes litigation and investigations, focusing on securities, FinTech, False Claims Act, consumer protection, and complex commercial proceedings. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners. See the full list here. ..