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Gary A. Bornstein is Co-Head of the Litigation Department. He handles a wide range of high‑stakes commercial disputes, with particular focus on antitrust, M&A and securities litigation. Mr. Bornstein also represents clients in investigations and frequently provides antitrust, fiduciary duty and other transaction-related advice.
Named a Competition MVP by Law360, Mr. Bornstein has extensive experience in complex antitrust litigation. He served as lead trial counsel for Epic Games, creator of the hugely popular game Fortnite, in two high‑profile antitrust actions against Google and Apple alleging anticompetitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and the handling of in‑app payments. After a multiweek trial in the case against Google, Mr. Bornstein obtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of Epic on all counts. In connection with this victory, he was recognized as The Am Law Litigation Daily’s “Litigator of the Week.” Following a three‑week bench trial in the Apple case, Mr. Bornstein secured a nationwide permanent injunction against Apple’s anti‑steering policies. He continues to represent Epic in connection with both matters.
Mr. Bornstein also recently represented Qualcomm in an array of industry‑defining global disputes concerning Qualcomm’s patent licensing and modem chipset businesses—including actions brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Apple, a class of consumers and international regulatory authorities.
Mr. Bornstein secured a major Ninth Circuit victory for Qualcomm in the FTC litigation, which sought a permanent injunction against several of Qualcomm’s business practices. The widely covered, unanimous appellate decision confirmed the lawfulness of Qualcomm’s business model, and was featured as a “top appellate reversal” of the year by the Daily Journal. Mr. Bornstein was also a member of the team that secured a settlement for Qualcomm resolving all litigation between the company and Apple worldwide, including proceedings in Asia, Europe and the United States.
Consistently recognized as “one of the best lawyers in this space” and “simply stellar” (The Legal 500 US), Mr. Bornstein has also handled some of the country’s most challenging and transformative M&A litigation, often involving novel and complex issues of law. Clients on such matters include Avon Products, Bacardi Limited, Blount International, Buckeye Partners, Cisco Systems, Deutsche Telekom, DreamWorks Animation, Johnson & Johnson, the special transaction committee of Viacom’s Board of Directors and WestRock.
Mr. Bornstein’s recent notable matters include winning a post‑trial victory, affirmed on appeal, for Reynolds American in the first judicial appraisal of a public company tried to decision outside of Delaware, and successfully representing affiliates of Bacardi Limited in resolving a multi‑jurisdictional dispute related to the value of D’Ussé, a cognac brand founded by rapper Shawn “Jay‑Z” Carter. He also secured a favorable settlement for members of the special transaction committee of Viacom's Board of Directors in consolidated putative class action litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery concerning Viacom’s $30 billion merger with CBS Corporation.
Mr. Bornstein has been recognized by numerous professional publications, including The National Law Journal, which named him a “Litigation Trailblazer,” and The Best Lawyers in America, which recognized him as “Lawyer of the Year” for M&A Litigation in 2024. The Legal 500 US consistently names Mr. Bornstein a “Leading Lawyer” for M&A litigation and also has recommended him for his antitrust, appellate, financial services litigation, general commercial, M&A litigation, media and entertainment litigation, and securities litigation work. He and his colleagues have repeatedly earned the Firm distinction as “Law Firm of the Year” in M&A litigation in the Best Lawyers Best Law Firms surveys, and as a Law360 “Competition Practice Group of the Year.” Mr. Bornstein has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation every year since 2009 for his litigation work, including being named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America,” a “National Star” in antitrust litigation and a “Local Litigation Star” in the New York area. He was also named among Crain’s New York Business’ 2024 Notable LGBTQIA+ Leaders and to The Hollywood Reporter’s “New York Power Lawyers” list. Mr. Bornstein has additionally been selected as one of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Lawyers in America,” “500 Leading Global Litigators” and “500 Leading Litigators in America,” and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America for antitrust, M&A and securities litigation. He is a finalist for The American Lawyer’s 2024 Litigator of the Year award.
Mr. Bornstein was born in Merrick, New York. He received a B.A. magna cum laude in architecture from Yale College in 1994, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1997, where he was a Notes Editor of the Law Review and a winner of the Ames Moot Court Competition. After graduation, Mr. Bornstein served as a law clerk to Hon. Amalya L. Kearse of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Mr. Bornstein joined Cravath in 1998 and was elected a partner in 2004.
Named a Competition MVP by Law360, Mr. Bornstein has extensive experience in complex antitrust litigation. He served as lead trial counsel for Epic Games, creator of the hugely popular game Fortnite, in two high‑profile antitrust actions against Google and Apple alleging anticompetitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and the handling of in‑app payments. After a multiweek trial in the case against Google, Mr. Bornstein obtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of Epic on all counts. In connection with this victory, he was recognized as The Am Law Litigation Daily’s “Litigator of the Week.” Following a three‑week bench trial in the Apple case, Mr. Bornstein secured a nationwide permanent injunction against Apple’s anti‑steering policies. He continues to represent Epic in connection with both matters.
Mr. Bornstein also recently represented Qualcomm in an array of industry‑defining global disputes concerning Qualcomm’s patent licensing and modem chipset businesses—including actions brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Apple, a class of consumers and international regulatory authorities.
Mr. Bornstein secured a major Ninth Circuit victory for Qualcomm in the FTC litigation, which sought a permanent injunction against several of Qualcomm’s business practices. The widely covered, unanimous appellate decision confirmed the lawfulness of Qualcomm’s business model, and was featured as a “top appellate reversal” of the year by the Daily Journal. Mr. Bornstein was also a member of the team that secured a settlement for Qualcomm resolving all litigation between the company and Apple worldwide, including proceedings in Asia, Europe and the United States.
Consistently recognized as “one of the best lawyers in this space” and “simply stellar” (The Legal 500 US), Mr. Bornstein has also handled some of the country’s most challenging and transformative M&A litigation, often involving novel and complex issues of law. Clients on such matters include Avon Products, Bacardi Limited, Blount International, Buckeye Partners, Cisco Systems, Deutsche Telekom, DreamWorks Animation, Johnson & Johnson, the special transaction committee of Viacom’s Board of Directors and WestRock.
Mr. Bornstein’s recent notable matters include winning a post‑trial victory, affirmed on appeal, for Reynolds American in the first judicial appraisal of a public company tried to decision outside of Delaware, and successfully representing affiliates of Bacardi Limited in resolving a multi‑jurisdictional dispute related to the value of D’Ussé, a cognac brand founded by rapper Shawn “Jay‑Z” Carter. He also secured a favorable settlement for members of the special transaction committee of Viacom's Board of Directors in consolidated putative class action litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery concerning Viacom’s $30 billion merger with CBS Corporation.
Mr. Bornstein has been recognized by numerous professional publications, including The National Law Journal, which named him a “Litigation Trailblazer,” and The Best Lawyers in America, which recognized him as “Lawyer of the Year” for M&A Litigation in 2024. The Legal 500 US consistently names Mr. Bornstein a “Leading Lawyer” for M&A litigation and also has recommended him for his antitrust, appellate, financial services litigation, general commercial, M&A litigation, media and entertainment litigation, and securities litigation work. He and his colleagues have repeatedly earned the Firm distinction as “Law Firm of the Year” in M&A litigation in the Best Lawyers Best Law Firms surveys, and as a Law360 “Competition Practice Group of the Year.” Mr. Bornstein has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation every year since 2009 for his litigation work, including being named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America,” a “National Star” in antitrust litigation and a “Local Litigation Star” in the New York area. He was also named among Crain’s New York Business’ 2024 Notable LGBTQIA+ Leaders and to The Hollywood Reporter’s “New York Power Lawyers” list. Mr. Bornstein has additionally been selected as one of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Lawyers in America,” “500 Leading Global Litigators” and “500 Leading Litigators in America,” and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America for antitrust, M&A and securities litigation. He is a finalist for The American Lawyer’s 2024 Litigator of the Year award.
Mr. Bornstein was born in Merrick, New York. He received a B.A. magna cum laude in architecture from Yale College in 1994, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1997, where he was a Notes Editor of the Law Review and a winner of the Ames Moot Court Competition. After graduation, Mr. Bornstein served as a law clerk to Hon. Amalya L. Kearse of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Mr. Bornstein joined Cravath in 1998 and was elected a partner in 2004.
Education
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J.D., 1997, Harvard Law Schoolmagna cum laude
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B.A., 1994, Yale CollegePhi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude
Clerkships
- Hon. Amalya L. Kearse, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Admitted In
- New York
Professional Affiliations
International Bar Association
Rankings
Best Lawyers in America
- Antitrust Law (2025, 2024, 2023)
- Litigation - Antitrust (2025‑2015)
- Litigation - Mergers & Acquisitions (2025, 2024, 2023)
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions: Lawyer of the Year - New York City (2025)
- Litigation - Securities (2025, 2024, 2023)
Benchmark Litigation
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America (2025-2022)
- Antitrust Litigation Star - National (2025-2015)
- Litigation Star - New York (2025‑2015)
- Future Star (2014‑2009)
Law360
- Competition MVP of the Year (2021)
- Rising Star: Securities Lawyers Under 40 to Watch (2012)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Global Litigators (2024, 2023)
- 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2024, 2023, 2022)
- 500 Leading Litigators in America (2025, 2024, 2023)
The Legal 500 US
- Antitrust (2024, 2023)
- Appellate (2024-2019)
- Financial Services Litigation (2023)
- General Commercial (2024, 2023)
- M&A Litigation (2024‑2012)
- Media and Entertainment Litigation (2024, 2023)
- Securities Litigation (2024, 2023)
National Law Journal
- Litigation Trailblazer (2021)
New York Law Journal
- Rising Star (2013)
Deals & Cases
October 15, 2024
Epic Games Wins Post‑Trial Injunction in Antitrust Case Against Google
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California entered a post‑trial order in favor of Cravath client Epic Games imposing a nationwide three‑year permanent injunction against Google. The injunction, which follows Epic’s jury trial win against Google last year, prohibits Google from paying competitors not to compete and requires Google to distribute alternative app stores on the Google Play Store and provide alternative app stores with access to the Google Play Store’s catalog of apps.
Deals & Cases
December 19, 2023
Epic Games Defeats Google in Antitrust Trial Victory
On December 11, 2023, a jury unanimously ruled in favor of Cravath client Epic Games (“Epic”) on all counts in its closely watched antitrust case against Google in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, determining—after a multiweek trial—that Google has engaged in anticompetitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and in the handling of in‑app payments.
Deals & Cases
September 29, 2023
Qualcomm Wins Summary Judgment in Putative Antitrust Class Action
On September 26, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted summary judgment in favor of Cravath client Qualcomm Incorporated in a putative class action alleging violations of antitrust laws. Originally brought in 2017 on behalf of an alleged nationwide class of mobile device purchaser plaintiffs, the multi-district litigation consolidated numerous complaints against Qualcomm and followed a related Federal Trade Commission action against the company (FTC v. Qualcomm), which also resulted in a complete judgment for Qualcomm on appeal in 2020.
Deals & Cases
September 12, 2023
WestRock’s $20 Billion Combination with Smurfit Kappa to Create Global Leader in Sustainable Packaging
On September 12, 2023, the Boards of WestRock and Smurfit Kappa announced the signing of a definitive transaction agreement to create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging. Together, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock generated combined last twelve months’ adjusted annual revenue of approximately $34 billion as of June 30, 2023. Cravath is representing WestRock in connection with the transaction.
Activities
November 14, 2024
Gary Bornstein Named a Finalist for The American Lawyer’s 2024 Litigator of the Year Award
Cravath partner Gary A. Bornstein was named a finalist for The American Lawyer’s 2024 Litigator of the Year award as part of the publication’s seventh annual Industry Awards. The accompanying profile highlights Gary’s “many trial victories” and representation of clients including Epic Games in its antitrust trial victory against Google; Deutsche Telekom in a putative class action and derivative litigation related to T‑Mobile’s $26 billion merger with Sprint; and British American Tobacco in putative class action securities litigation.
Activities
October 09, 2024
Benchmark Litigation Ranks Four Cravath Partners Among the 2025 Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation named Cravath partners Daniel Slifkin, David R. Marriott, Gary A. Bornstein and Kevin J. Orsini to its list of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers,” which consists of “partners who have been venerated by peers and clients as being the best in breed at the nuanced practice of trial law.” This is the fifth year in which Daniel and Kevin have been recognized, the fourth year in which Gary has been named to the list, and the second year in which David has been recognized.
Activities
September 23, 2024
Gary Bornstein Named a 2024 New York Power Lawyer by The Hollywood Reporter
Gary A. Bornstein was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s “New York Power Lawyers” list, which recognizes the “25 most powerful entertainment lawyers in New York” and was published in the September 19, 2024 issue of The Hollywood Reporter Magazine. The feature highlighted Gary’s representation of Epic Games in its successful antitrust litigation against Google and of a Special Committee of Paramount Global’s independent directors in connection with litigation matters related to the company’s pending $28 billion merger with Skydance.
Activities
September 06, 2024
Cravath Named 2024 Litigation Department of the Year by New York Law Journal
On September 5, 2024, Cravath was named the recipient of the New York Law Journal’s 2024 “Litigation Department of the Year” award in the General Litigation category, the publication’s highest firmwide honor for litigation practice. The Firm was honored at the New York Legal Awards for a period that saw it earn numerous major successes on behalf of clients across industries, including Epic Games in an antitrust trial victory against Google, Robinhood in the sprawling and high-profile “meme stock” litigation and PG&E in its successful defense against a putative class action involving wins in multiple courts.
Activities
August 30, 2024
Cravath Featured as a 2024 “Litigation Department of the Year” Finalist by New York Law Journal
On August 29, 2024, the New York Law Journal published a Q&A with Cravath partners Gary A. Bornstein and Kevin J. Orsini in connection with the Firm’s recognition as a 2024 Litigation Department of the Year finalist. In the Q&A, Gary and Kevin discussed the Firm’s work for clients in the last year, including representing Epic Games in its antitrust litigation challenging core aspects of Google’s app store policies; a string of successes for Robinhood in its “meme stock” litigation; and a victory for PG&E before the California Supreme Court related to power shutoffs to prevent wildfires. Gary and Kevin also highlighted the Firm’s “paramount focus on our clients’ business needs and goals” to deliver “both a positive result in the litigation at hand as well as strategic impact to advance the clients’ long‑term business goals.”
Gary A. Bornstein is Co-Head of the Litigation Department. He handles a wide range of high‑stakes commercial disputes, with particular focus on antitrust, M&A and securities litigation. Mr. Bornstein also represents clients in investigations and frequently provides antitrust, fiduciary duty and other transaction-related advice.
Named a Competition MVP by Law360, Mr. Bornstein has extensive experience in complex antitrust litigation. He served as lead trial counsel for Epic Games, creator of the hugely popular game Fortnite, in two high‑profile antitrust actions against Google and Apple alleging anticompetitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and the handling of in‑app payments. After a multiweek trial in the case against Google, Mr. Bornstein obtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of Epic on all counts. In connection with this victory, he was recognized as The Am Law Litigation Daily’s “Litigator of the Week.” Following a three‑week bench trial in the Apple case, Mr. Bornstein secured a nationwide permanent injunction against Apple’s anti‑steering policies. He continues to represent Epic in connection with both matters.
Mr. Bornstein also recently represented Qualcomm in an array of industry‑defining global disputes concerning Qualcomm’s patent licensing and modem chipset businesses—including actions brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Apple, a class of consumers and international regulatory authorities.
Mr. Bornstein secured a major Ninth Circuit victory for Qualcomm in the FTC litigation, which sought a permanent injunction against several of Qualcomm’s business practices. The widely covered, unanimous appellate decision confirmed the lawfulness of Qualcomm’s business model, and was featured as a “top appellate reversal” of the year by the Daily Journal. Mr. Bornstein was also a member of the team that secured a settlement for Qualcomm resolving all litigation between the company and Apple worldwide, including proceedings in Asia, Europe and the United States.
Consistently recognized as “one of the best lawyers in this space” and “simply stellar” (The Legal 500 US), Mr. Bornstein has also handled some of the country’s most challenging and transformative M&A litigation, often involving novel and complex issues of law. Clients on such matters include Avon Products, Bacardi Limited, Blount International, Buckeye Partners, Cisco Systems, Deutsche Telekom, DreamWorks Animation, Johnson & Johnson, the special transaction committee of Viacom’s Board of Directors and WestRock.
Mr. Bornstein’s recent notable matters include winning a post‑trial victory, affirmed on appeal, for Reynolds American in the first judicial appraisal of a public company tried to decision outside of Delaware, and successfully representing affiliates of Bacardi Limited in resolving a multi‑jurisdictional dispute related to the value of D’Ussé, a cognac brand founded by rapper Shawn “Jay‑Z” Carter. He also secured a favorable settlement for members of the special transaction committee of Viacom's Board of Directors in consolidated putative class action litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery concerning Viacom’s $30 billion merger with CBS Corporation.
Mr. Bornstein has been recognized by numerous professional publications, including The National Law Journal, which named him a “Litigation Trailblazer,” and The Best Lawyers in America, which recognized him as “Lawyer of the Year” for M&A Litigation in 2024. The Legal 500 US consistently names Mr. Bornstein a “Leading Lawyer” for M&A litigation and also has recommended him for his antitrust, appellate, financial services litigation, general commercial, M&A litigation, media and entertainment litigation, and securities litigation work. He and his colleagues have repeatedly earned the Firm distinction as “Law Firm of the Year” in M&A litigation in the Best Lawyers Best Law Firms surveys, and as a Law360 “Competition Practice Group of the Year.” Mr. Bornstein has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation every year since 2009 for his litigation work, including being named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America,” a “National Star” in antitrust litigation and a “Local Litigation Star” in the New York area. He was also named among Crain’s New York Business’ 2024 Notable LGBTQIA+ Leaders and to The Hollywood Reporter’s “New York Power Lawyers” list. Mr. Bornstein has additionally been selected as one of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Lawyers in America,” “500 Leading Global Litigators” and “500 Leading Litigators in America,” and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America for antitrust, M&A and securities litigation. He is a finalist for The American Lawyer’s 2024 Litigator of the Year award.
Mr. Bornstein was born in Merrick, New York. He received a B.A. magna cum laude in architecture from Yale College in 1994, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1997, where he was a Notes Editor of the Law Review and a winner of the Ames Moot Court Competition. After graduation, Mr. Bornstein served as a law clerk to Hon. Amalya L. Kearse of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Mr. Bornstein joined Cravath in 1998 and was elected a partner in 2004.
Named a Competition MVP by Law360, Mr. Bornstein has extensive experience in complex antitrust litigation. He served as lead trial counsel for Epic Games, creator of the hugely popular game Fortnite, in two high‑profile antitrust actions against Google and Apple alleging anticompetitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and the handling of in‑app payments. After a multiweek trial in the case against Google, Mr. Bornstein obtained a unanimous jury verdict in favor of Epic on all counts. In connection with this victory, he was recognized as The Am Law Litigation Daily’s “Litigator of the Week.” Following a three‑week bench trial in the Apple case, Mr. Bornstein secured a nationwide permanent injunction against Apple’s anti‑steering policies. He continues to represent Epic in connection with both matters.
Mr. Bornstein also recently represented Qualcomm in an array of industry‑defining global disputes concerning Qualcomm’s patent licensing and modem chipset businesses—including actions brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Apple, a class of consumers and international regulatory authorities.
Mr. Bornstein secured a major Ninth Circuit victory for Qualcomm in the FTC litigation, which sought a permanent injunction against several of Qualcomm’s business practices. The widely covered, unanimous appellate decision confirmed the lawfulness of Qualcomm’s business model, and was featured as a “top appellate reversal” of the year by the Daily Journal. Mr. Bornstein was also a member of the team that secured a settlement for Qualcomm resolving all litigation between the company and Apple worldwide, including proceedings in Asia, Europe and the United States.
Consistently recognized as “one of the best lawyers in this space” and “simply stellar” (The Legal 500 US), Mr. Bornstein has also handled some of the country’s most challenging and transformative M&A litigation, often involving novel and complex issues of law. Clients on such matters include Avon Products, Bacardi Limited, Blount International, Buckeye Partners, Cisco Systems, Deutsche Telekom, DreamWorks Animation, Johnson & Johnson, the special transaction committee of Viacom’s Board of Directors and WestRock.
Mr. Bornstein’s recent notable matters include winning a post‑trial victory, affirmed on appeal, for Reynolds American in the first judicial appraisal of a public company tried to decision outside of Delaware, and successfully representing affiliates of Bacardi Limited in resolving a multi‑jurisdictional dispute related to the value of D’Ussé, a cognac brand founded by rapper Shawn “Jay‑Z” Carter. He also secured a favorable settlement for members of the special transaction committee of Viacom's Board of Directors in consolidated putative class action litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery concerning Viacom’s $30 billion merger with CBS Corporation.
Mr. Bornstein has been recognized by numerous professional publications, including The National Law Journal, which named him a “Litigation Trailblazer,” and The Best Lawyers in America, which recognized him as “Lawyer of the Year” for M&A Litigation in 2024. The Legal 500 US consistently names Mr. Bornstein a “Leading Lawyer” for M&A litigation and also has recommended him for his antitrust, appellate, financial services litigation, general commercial, M&A litigation, media and entertainment litigation, and securities litigation work. He and his colleagues have repeatedly earned the Firm distinction as “Law Firm of the Year” in M&A litigation in the Best Lawyers Best Law Firms surveys, and as a Law360 “Competition Practice Group of the Year.” Mr. Bornstein has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation every year since 2009 for his litigation work, including being named a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America,” a “National Star” in antitrust litigation and a “Local Litigation Star” in the New York area. He was also named among Crain’s New York Business’ 2024 Notable LGBTQIA+ Leaders and to The Hollywood Reporter’s “New York Power Lawyers” list. Mr. Bornstein has additionally been selected as one of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Lawyers in America,” “500 Leading Global Litigators” and “500 Leading Litigators in America,” and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America for antitrust, M&A and securities litigation. He is a finalist for The American Lawyer’s 2024 Litigator of the Year award.
Mr. Bornstein was born in Merrick, New York. He received a B.A. magna cum laude in architecture from Yale College in 1994, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1997, where he was a Notes Editor of the Law Review and a winner of the Ames Moot Court Competition. After graduation, Mr. Bornstein served as a law clerk to Hon. Amalya L. Kearse of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Mr. Bornstein joined Cravath in 1998 and was elected a partner in 2004.
Education
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J.D., 1997, Harvard Law Schoolmagna cum laude
-
B.A., 1994, Yale CollegePhi Beta Kappa, magna cum laude
Clerkships
- Hon. Amalya L. Kearse, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Admitted In
- New York
Professional Affiliations
International Bar Association
Rankings
Best Lawyers in America
- Antitrust Law (2025, 2024, 2023)
- Litigation - Antitrust (2025‑2015)
- Litigation - Mergers & Acquisitions (2025, 2024, 2023)
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions: Lawyer of the Year - New York City (2025)
- Litigation - Securities (2025, 2024, 2023)
Benchmark Litigation
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America (2025-2022)
- Antitrust Litigation Star - National (2025-2015)
- Litigation Star - New York (2025‑2015)
- Future Star (2014‑2009)
Law360
- Competition MVP of the Year (2021)
- Rising Star: Securities Lawyers Under 40 to Watch (2012)
Lawdragon
- 500 Leading Global Litigators (2024, 2023)
- 500 Leading Lawyers in America (2024, 2023, 2022)
- 500 Leading Litigators in America (2025, 2024, 2023)
The Legal 500 US
- Antitrust (2024, 2023)
- Appellate (2024-2019)
- Financial Services Litigation (2023)
- General Commercial (2024, 2023)
- M&A Litigation (2024‑2012)
- Media and Entertainment Litigation (2024, 2023)
- Securities Litigation (2024, 2023)
National Law Journal
- Litigation Trailblazer (2021)
New York Law Journal
- Rising Star (2013)
Deals & Cases
October 15, 2024
Epic Games Wins Post‑Trial Injunction in Antitrust Case Against Google
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California entered a post‑trial order in favor of Cravath client Epic Games imposing a nationwide three‑year permanent injunction against Google. The injunction, which follows Epic’s jury trial win against Google last year, prohibits Google from paying competitors not to compete and requires Google to distribute alternative app stores on the Google Play Store and provide alternative app stores with access to the Google Play Store’s catalog of apps.
Deals & Cases
December 19, 2023
Epic Games Defeats Google in Antitrust Trial Victory
On December 11, 2023, a jury unanimously ruled in favor of Cravath client Epic Games (“Epic”) on all counts in its closely watched antitrust case against Google in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, determining—after a multiweek trial—that Google has engaged in anticompetitive behavior in the distribution of mobile apps and in the handling of in‑app payments.
Deals & Cases
September 29, 2023
Qualcomm Wins Summary Judgment in Putative Antitrust Class Action
On September 26, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted summary judgment in favor of Cravath client Qualcomm Incorporated in a putative class action alleging violations of antitrust laws. Originally brought in 2017 on behalf of an alleged nationwide class of mobile device purchaser plaintiffs, the multi-district litigation consolidated numerous complaints against Qualcomm and followed a related Federal Trade Commission action against the company (FTC v. Qualcomm), which also resulted in a complete judgment for Qualcomm on appeal in 2020.
Deals & Cases
September 12, 2023
WestRock’s $20 Billion Combination with Smurfit Kappa to Create Global Leader in Sustainable Packaging
On September 12, 2023, the Boards of WestRock and Smurfit Kappa announced the signing of a definitive transaction agreement to create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging. Together, Smurfit Kappa and WestRock generated combined last twelve months’ adjusted annual revenue of approximately $34 billion as of June 30, 2023. Cravath is representing WestRock in connection with the transaction.
Activities
November 14, 2024
Gary Bornstein Named a Finalist for The American Lawyer’s 2024 Litigator of the Year Award
Cravath partner Gary A. Bornstein was named a finalist for The American Lawyer’s 2024 Litigator of the Year award as part of the publication’s seventh annual Industry Awards. The accompanying profile highlights Gary’s “many trial victories” and representation of clients including Epic Games in its antitrust trial victory against Google; Deutsche Telekom in a putative class action and derivative litigation related to T‑Mobile’s $26 billion merger with Sprint; and British American Tobacco in putative class action securities litigation.
Activities
October 09, 2024
Benchmark Litigation Ranks Four Cravath Partners Among the 2025 Top 100 Trial Lawyers
The 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation named Cravath partners Daniel Slifkin, David R. Marriott, Gary A. Bornstein and Kevin J. Orsini to its list of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers,” which consists of “partners who have been venerated by peers and clients as being the best in breed at the nuanced practice of trial law.” This is the fifth year in which Daniel and Kevin have been recognized, the fourth year in which Gary has been named to the list, and the second year in which David has been recognized.
Activities
September 23, 2024
Gary Bornstein Named a 2024 New York Power Lawyer by The Hollywood Reporter
Gary A. Bornstein was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s “New York Power Lawyers” list, which recognizes the “25 most powerful entertainment lawyers in New York” and was published in the September 19, 2024 issue of The Hollywood Reporter Magazine. The feature highlighted Gary’s representation of Epic Games in its successful antitrust litigation against Google and of a Special Committee of Paramount Global’s independent directors in connection with litigation matters related to the company’s pending $28 billion merger with Skydance.
Activities
September 06, 2024
Cravath Named 2024 Litigation Department of the Year by New York Law Journal
On September 5, 2024, Cravath was named the recipient of the New York Law Journal’s 2024 “Litigation Department of the Year” award in the General Litigation category, the publication’s highest firmwide honor for litigation practice. The Firm was honored at the New York Legal Awards for a period that saw it earn numerous major successes on behalf of clients across industries, including Epic Games in an antitrust trial victory against Google, Robinhood in the sprawling and high-profile “meme stock” litigation and PG&E in its successful defense against a putative class action involving wins in multiple courts.
Activities
August 30, 2024
Cravath Featured as a 2024 “Litigation Department of the Year” Finalist by New York Law Journal
On August 29, 2024, the New York Law Journal published a Q&A with Cravath partners Gary A. Bornstein and Kevin J. Orsini in connection with the Firm’s recognition as a 2024 Litigation Department of the Year finalist. In the Q&A, Gary and Kevin discussed the Firm’s work for clients in the last year, including representing Epic Games in its antitrust litigation challenging core aspects of Google’s app store policies; a string of successes for Robinhood in its “meme stock” litigation; and a victory for PG&E before the California Supreme Court related to power shutoffs to prevent wildfires. Gary and Kevin also highlighted the Firm’s “paramount focus on our clients’ business needs and goals” to deliver “both a positive result in the litigation at hand as well as strategic impact to advance the clients’ long‑term business goals.”
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