George C. Lombardi – Winston & Strawn LLP – Chicago, IL

George C. Lombardi: Premier Trial Lawyer

Pharmaceutical and Patent Litigation Legend

George C. Lombardi is a world-renowned trial attorney and Co-Chair of the Litigation Department at Winston & Strawn LLP in Chicago, Illinois. Widely regarded as one of the finest trial lawyers in the world, George specializes in high-stakes Patent Litigation and Product Liability defense. He is particularly celebrated for his dominance in the pharmaceutical industry, where he has successfully handled numerous ”bet-the-company” cases involving top-selling drugs like Prozac®, Yasmin®, and Zubsolv®. His expertise extends to the Hatch-Waxman Act, where he represents major pharmaceutical companies in protecting their intellectual property against generic challenges.

Record-Breaking Verdicts

George Lombardi’s courtroom track record is nothing short of legendary. He served as lead trial counsel for Monsanto in a groundbreaking patent dispute, securing a staggering $1 billion jury verdict regarding Roundup Ready® technology—one of the largest verdicts in patent history. Beyond IP, he defends corporations in complex Mass Torts and securities litigation. His peers and legal directories consistently rank him at the very top of the profession; he is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been named ”Litigator of the Year” by The American Lawyer. George also devotes time to pro bono matters, demonstrating a commitment to justice at all levels.

• Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation (Hatch-Waxman)
• Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets
• Product Liability and Mass Torts
• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Jury Trials and Appeals

A Global Legal Leader

Based in the firm’s Chicago office, George Lombardi leads a team of over 200 attorneys, orchestrating defense strategies for multinational corporations. His ability to explain complex scientific and technical concepts to juries has been the key to his repeated success. If you are a corporation facing a critical legal battle or need to protect your most valuable assets, George C. Lombardi offers the elite, battle-tested representation that defines the top tier of the legal industry 🏛️⚖️💊.