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 the class action litigation that routinely follows.

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. Cort has been recognized as a Top Antitrust Lawyer by the Daily Journal.

Cort has also defended some of the world’s largest consumer-facing companies in class action litigation across courts nationwide. This includes cases alleging false advertising and unfair trade practices under California’s UCL, FAL, and CLRA, and other states’ laws. He is experienced at heading off cases before any complaint is filed and, if necessary, efficiently defeating complaints.

Cort is a co-chair of Covington’s CovPride Resource Group and is deeply involved in the firm’s efforts to recruit, mentor, and promote diverse attorneys. He also maintains an active pro bono practice and is currently leading a team working to preserve transgender adolescents’ access to gender-affirming care.