Cortlin Lannin is a litigator who defends clients in high-stakes antitrust and consumer matters. Described by Chambers USA as “smart, detail-oriented and thorough,” Cort has a depth of experience helping his clients successfully navigate the entire lifespan of these matters, from leading internal investigations to defending government investigations and class action litigation.

Cort is co-chair of the firm’s global Cartel Defense and Government Investigations Practice Group and represents companies and individuals facing criminal and civil antitrust investigations, including before the DOJ Antitrust Division and FTC. Cort is also an experienced class action litigator and has defended his clients in cases implicating the high-tech industry, alleged “no-poach” and wage-fixing agreements, price-fixing, and similar conduct. He has been recognized as a Top Antitrust Lawyer by the Daily Journal.

Cort has also defended many of the world’s largest consumer companies in class action litigation. This includes cases alleging false advertising, deceptive trade practices, and privacy violations under California, New York, and other states’ laws. He is experienced at heading off cases before any complaint is filed and successfully defeating complaints at the pleading stage. The Daily Journal has recognized Cort as achieving a “Top Verdict” and as one of California’s Top 100 lawyers, noting that “he has developed a track record of securing dismissals in consumer class action cases before discovery begins—a feat that remains uncommon in a practice area where courts typically allow plaintiffs broad latitude to develop their theories.”

Cort is also an editor of the firm’s Inside Class Action blog and regularly contributes analyses of new class action decisions and developments.

Cort maintains an active pro bono practice and is a co-chair of Covington’s CovPride Resource Group.

Watch: Cort provides insights on class action litigation, as part of our Navigating Class Actions video series.