Diane McGimsey

Diane McGimsey is a prominent partner at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, a prestigious law firm. She is a member of the firm's Litigation Group and serves as a co-head of the Labor and Employment Law Group.12

Professional Background

Legal Education and Clerkships: Diane received her J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law and her B.A. from Claremont McKenna College.2 After law school, she gained valuable experience through prestigious clerkships:

• Clerked for Justice Clarence Thomas of the U.S. Supreme Court
• Clerked for Chief Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit1

Areas of Expertise: Diane's practice focuses on several key areas:

• Federal and state litigation at both trial and appellate levels
• Defense of private class action securities and antitrust litigation
• Employment litigation and whistleblower cases
• Internal workplace investigations
• Investigations by the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission
• Commercial disputes, representing clients as plaintiffs12

Notable Achievements

Diane has achieved significant successes for her clients, including:

• Co-leading the successful defense of investor Richard Cohen in a $103 million federal bench trial
• Representing SVB Financial Group in bankruptcy litigation following the Silicon Valley Bank seizure
• Obtaining dismissals in antitrust suits for clients like Occidental Petroleum and BP West Coast Products23

Recognition and Leadership

Diane has received numerous accolades for her work:

• Recognized by Los Angeles Business Journal's "Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s" and "Women Making a Difference"
• Named to the Daily Journal's "Top Women Lawyers" list
• Listed as a "Labor and Employment Star" by Benchmark Litigation
• Recognized as a "Rising Star" in Banking by Law3602

Community Involvement

Diane is committed to public service and sits on the boards of several organizations:

• The Western Justice Center
• Claremont McKenna College's Salvatori Center for the Study of Individual Freedom
• Member of the Resource Board for the National Association of Women Judges2

Diane McGimsey's LinkedIn username is diane-mcgimsey-1a9819118, as mentioned in the query.4