Samantha Maxfield Lerner – Winston & Strawn LLP – Chicago, IL

High-Stakes Litigation: Samantha Maxfield Lerner

When Fortune 500 companies face ”bet-the-company” litigation, they turn to experienced trial lawyers like Samantha Maxfield Lerner. As a Partner and Co-Chair of the Complex Commercial Litigation Practice at Winston & Strawn LLP, Samantha is a formidable advocate located at 300 North LaSalle Drive in Chicago. She has spent her entire career at Winston, building a reputation for excellence in both commercial and intellectual property disputes. If you are looking to find a lawyer who can manage multi-million dollar exposure and complex class actions, Samantha Lerner offers the strategic leadership and courtroom experience you need.

Complex Commercial Litigation

Samantha’s practice spans a wide range of industries, including agribusiness, financial services, and telecommunications. She is known for her ability to handle diverse and high-pressure cases.

• Class Action Defense: She successfully defends corporations against massive class action lawsuits, including those involving consumer fraud, RICO, and privacy claims (such as BIPA).
• Business Torts & Contracts: From breach of contract to trade secret theft, Samantha litigates disputes that threaten the core of a business’s operations.
• Antitrust: She represents clients in complex antitrust investigations and litigation, protecting their competitive standing.

Patent Litigation

In addition to commercial disputes, Samantha is a skilled patent litigator. She represents pharmaceutical and technology companies in courts across the country, handling cases involving medical devices, computer technology, and life sciences. Her dual focus on commercial and IP law allows her to see the broader business implications of every legal challenge.

Leadership and Recognition

Samantha is not only a litigator but also a leader. She serves as Chair of the firmwide Hiring Committee and has been a long-time advocate for diversity as chair of the Women’s Leadership Initiative in Chicago. Her excellence has been recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and IAM Patent 1000. When you order a lawyer from Winston & Strawn, you are getting a team led by one of the industry’s best. For urgent legal help with complex litigation, trust Samantha Maxfield Lerner to deliver results.