Strategically positioned in New York and Delaware, Labaton Keller Sucharow remains one of the country's most formidable plaintiff-side litigation firms. The firm continues to earn recognition at the highest levels of securities litigation while simultaneously expanding its influence in shareholder governance and data privacy disputes. Market participants consistently point to the firm's ability to handle complex, high-stakes matters. As one client notes, "They are always prepared and proactive in moving this complex litigation along," while another describes the firm as "always going to do complex and complicated litigation." A peer similarly praises Labaton for combining "experience/expertise with talent and work ethic to produce outstanding litigation outcomes."

One of the firm's most prominent figures remains New York-based Carol Villegas, a Top 250 Women honoree, whose reputation continues to grow nationally across both securities and privacy litigation. One respected competitor in the securities bar described Villegas as someone she has a lot of respect for. Clients likewise praise Villegas for her communication, research and risk-management abilities. This year, Villegas and fellow New York litigator Michael Canty led the plaintiffs in Frasco v. Flo Health, a closely watched privacy class action alleging that sensitive reproductive health information collected through the Flo Health app was improperly shared with technology companies, including Meta. The litigation resulted in $56 million in settlements from Flo, Google, and Flurry, while a California jury found Meta liable under state privacy laws. Meta faces up to $8 billion in potential statutory damages under California privacy laws. The case is widely viewed as a landmark development in digital privacy litigation and further demonstrates the firm's growing capabilities beyond its traditional securities roots.

Canty also secured one of the year's most significant securities recoveries. Acting for the Nebraska Investment Council and North Carolina retirement funds in Nebraska Investment Council v. Fidelity National Information Services, he helped obtain a $210 million settlement arising from allegations that Fidelity National Information Services misled investors regarding its $48 billion acquisition of Worldpay. The matter ranks among the largest securities class action settlements announced in 2025 and reinforces Labaton's standing among the country's leading securities plaintiff firms. Clients consistently praise the firm's securities practice, with one highlighting its work in Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA) matters and another commending its "great communication skills" and "outstanding case outcomes."

The firm's Delaware presence continues to strengthen through the work of Wilmington-based Ned Weinberger, who remains one of the most respected practitioners in the shareholder litigation space. Peers repeatedly single him out for praise, describing him as an "excellent lawyer" who excels across all facets of litigation, while another points to his leadership in "complex stockholder cases." Weinberger's latest notable result came in Ontario Provincial Council of Carpenters' Pension Trust Fund v. Walton, a derivative action alleging oversight failures related to Walmart's opioid business. The litigation culminated in a $123 million settlement and significant corporate governance reforms after overcoming dismissal challenges and advancing important oversight claims under Delaware law. Another key litigator involved in the matter was DC’s Mark Richardson. Richardson and Ned Weinberger were both singled out by a peer who had worked with them on several matters, praising their litigation strategy and writing skills.

The firm's deep bench continues to attract praise from both clients and peers. Clients highlight lawyers for their communication, client management, and litigation skills. Meanwhile, peers emphasize the strength of attorneys including Delaware litigator Brendan Sullivan and Richardson. Collectively, this combination of established leaders and rising talent has enabled Labaton to maintain its position at the forefront of securities, shareholder and complex plaintiff-side litigation, while successfully expanding into emerging areas such as consumer privacy and data protection.


Updated October 2026