Gibson Dunn Appoints Litigator Christopher Dusseault to Co-Lead the Los Angeles and Century City Offices
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has appointed litigation partner Christopher Dusseault, 39, as Co-Partner in Charge of the firm's Los Angeles and Century City offices, effective immediately. Dusseault joins corporate partner Karen Bertero in leading the offices as Co-Partners in Charge, replacing Peter Ziegler, who retired after almost 35 years at the firm.
"We are grateful to Peter for his leadership and his many years of service to the Los Angeles and Century City offices," said Ken Doran, Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. "We are also pleased to have Chris take on this new role. He will bring a fresh perspective and energy to the task. We are confident that Karen and Chris will make a terrific team to carry the offices to new heights."
“I am honored that the firm has placed its trust in me," said Dusseault. “I look forward to working with Karen to serve and guide the offices. Both offices are vibrant and thriving, with recent lateral hires, such as Robert Hubbell in litigation and Bill Peters and Jai Pathak on the transactional side.”
About Christopher Dusseault
Dusseault is a member of the firm's Litigation Department and its Antitrust and Trade Regulation and Media, Entertainment & Technology Practice Groups. His practice focuses on antitrust and competition law litigation and counseling, as well as general complex commercial litigation. Dusseault recently led the successful defense of Tyco Healthcare Group in an antitrust class action raising claims under Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, first defeating class certification and then winning summary judgment on all claims.
In addition to his antitrust work, Dusseault also has extensive experience in trial-oriented, complex commercial litigation. Dusseault has litigated matters involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, patent ownership and fraud. In addition to his trial work, Dusseault has successfully argued appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the California Court of Appeal.
In addition to his role as Co-Partner in Charge of the firm's Los Angeles and Century City offices, Dusseault also serves on the firm's Hiring Committee, where he chairs the Summer Subcommittee that oversees the firm's summer associate program nationwide. Dusseault previously has served on the firm's Associates Committee, Professional Development Committee, and Compensation Committee. Dusseault is also actively involved in the community, serving on the Governing Board of LA's BEST, a nationally recognized after-school program.
Dusseault received his B.A. degree summa cum laude from Yale University in 1991. He received his J.D. degree with high honors from Duke University School of Law in 1994, where he was Special Projects and Notes Editor of Law and Contemporary Problems and Vice-Chairman of the Moot Court Board. Prior to joining the firm, Dusseault served as law clerk to the Honorable Robert E. Payne in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
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