Holly Rooke is an associate in the Denver office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. She practices in the firm’s litigation department, where she focuses on complex commercial litigation, securities litigation and enforcement, breach of fiduciary duty claims, breach of contract, mergers and acquisitions, and internal investigations. Holly has significant experience litigating in the Delaware Court of Chancery. She is recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Securities, and has been listed in the publication since 2021.
Representative Matters:
- Represented Energy Transfer in connection with two securities litigation class actions, including serving as the lead associate for fact development, discovery, deposition preparation, expert reports, summary judgment briefing, and trial preparation.
- Obtained dismissal of a securities fraud complaint filed against ArrowMark in connection with its investment in an office products company. Served as the primary drafter for the motion to dismiss briefing, including developing the argument on an issue of first impression that was affirmed by the Second Circuit.
- Represented a special litigation committee created by the Board of El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. to investigate claims related to alleged insider trading in connection with over $130 million in insider stock sales. Represented the committee in subsequent litigation challenging its report and conclusions, which were upheld by the Delaware Supreme Court.
- Conducted and managed an internal investigation of a cryptocurrency company to assess potential liability.
- Represented a stockholder in breach of fiduciary litigation related to insiders’ stock sales and bonuses, including serving as the primary drafter of the complaint and motion to dismiss briefing.
- Represented a multi-billion-dollar consulting company in an appraisal action, which resulted in a favorable settlement.
- Obtained dismissal of putative stockholder derivative action filed against current and former directors of a publicly traded finance company.
- Represented a special litigation committee in connection with an internal investigation of alleged accounting improprieties and fiduciary duty breaches by directors and employees.
Holly earned her law degree in 2013 from the University of Colorado School of Law, where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Spanish from Colby College in 2008, graduating magna cum laude and with distinction in both majors.
Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Holly clerked for the Honorable Nathan B. Coats of the Colorado Supreme Court.
Holly is admitted to practice law in the States of Colorado and Washington (inactive) and is a member of the Colorado Bar Association.
Capabilities
- Securities Litigation
- Litigation
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Securities Enforcement
- White Collar Defense and Investigations
Credentials
Education:
- University of Colorado - Boulder - 2013 Juris Doctor
- Colby College - 2008 Bachelor of Arts
Admissions:
- Colorado Bar
Clerkships:
- Colorado Supreme Court, Hon. Nathan B. Coats, 2013 - 2014