Melanie Burke
Melanie Burke litigates high-stakes complex commercial cases in federal and state courts, representing individuals, financial services firms, and a broad range of public and private companies as both plaintiffs and defendants. Drawing on over a decade of experience, Melanie advises clients on matters involving: Breach of contract Investor disputes Fraud Federal and state securities violations Complex contract and business tort disputes A trusted strategic advisor, Melanie guides companies and boards through all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution, including discovery, dispositive motion practice, and trial. Melanie brings a commercially practical approach to clients’ most significant disputes, helping them manage litigation risk and align legal strategy with broader corporate objectives. Before joining Latham, Melanie served as a law clerk to the Honorable Kevin Thomas Duffy of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and worked at other global law firms. · Latham & Watkins
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Melanie Burke litigates high-stakes complex commercial cases in federal and state courts, representing individuals, financial services firms, and a broad range of public and private companies. Drawing on over a decade of experience, she advises clients on breach of contract, investor disputes, fraud, federal and state securities violations, and complex contract and business tort disputes.