Kevin Orsini Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
March 09, 2022
On February 26, 2022, Cravath partner Kevin J. Orsini became a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony took place during the 2022 Spring Meeting of the College in Coronado, California.
Mr. Orsini is Co‑Head of Cravath’s Litigation Department and regularly plays a central role in major corporate battles that redefine the law. He has extensive experience representing companies and individuals in all stages of litigation, from pre‑complaint investigation through appeal. He has tried eight matters in the past six years, including two suits for American Express and Time Warner in business‑critical litigation against the DOJ.
Founded in 1950, the College is composed of “the best of the trial bar from the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.” Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only to experienced trial lawyers of diverse backgrounds “who have mastered the art of advocacy” and whose professional careers are marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. Lawyers must have a minimum of 15 years of trial experience before they can be considered for Fellowship, and membership in the College cannot exceed one percent of the total lawyer population of any state or province. The College maintains and seeks to improve the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics, and the administration of justice through education and public statements on independence of the judiciary, trial by jury, respect for the rule of law, access to justice, and fair and just representation of all parties to legal proceedings.
Mr. Orsini received his B.A. summa cum laude from George Washington University in 2000, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and his J.D. cum laude from New York University School of Law in 2003. Mr. Orsini joined Cravath in 2003 and was elected a partner in 2010.
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