“Richard Bress is a popular choice for well-known corporations, advising clients on an array of commercial and constitutional issues.”
Chambers USA 2022
"Impresses clients with his tenacity and clarity of thought"
Chambers USA 2020
"Oral presentation skills are second to none and he is clear, precise and persuasive"
Chambers USA 2020
"Devastatingly effective"
Chambers USA 2019
"A pleasure to work with"
Chambers USA 2019
Leading Lawyer – Dispute Resolution: Appellate: Court of Appeals and Supreme Court (federal and state)
The Legal 500 US 2023
Profile
Richard Bress retired from the partnership in December 2023. He was a partner in Latham & Watkins’ Washington, D.C. office. He advised clients on appellate and Supreme Court litigation, as well as high-stakes strategic litigation challenging federal and state laws and federal agency actions.
Richard has argued scores of appellate cases, including eight in the Supreme Court, on a broad range of nationally important matters. He also has led numerous lawsuits successfully challenging the constitutionality of federal, state, and local government actions.
In addition to his practice, Richard was the Global Chair of the firm’s Ethics Committee. He previously served as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
Latham litigators recognized for securing a seismic decision in New York’s high court, the Court of Appeals, for Tax Equity Now NY (TENNY), which is expected to lead to systemic changes to address the long-standing disparities in New York City's property tax system.
Members of Latham’s Supreme Court & Appellate Practice discuss significant cases from the most recent Supreme Court term and business implications of the Court’s decisions. MCLE credit offered.
Members of Latham's Supreme Court & Appellate Practice discuss significant cases from the most recent Supreme Court term and business implications of the Court’s decisions. MCLE credit offered.
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