Colin Stanton is a counsel in O’Melveny’s Washington, DC office. He represents clients in a variety of complex litigation matters and internal investigations.
Having steered numerous issues though dispositive motions, discovery, pre- or post-trial, or on appeal, and having helped try numerous cases to a jury, many of which parachuting on to the case weeks before voir dire, or arbitrators, Colin is focused on delivering arguments that resonate with their audience. He knows that is only possible by learning, and then anticipating, his clients’ goals.
Colin is also active in the firm’s pro bono efforts, representing the Council for Court Excellence regarding their DC-FOIA requests to obtain information about DC jail conditions and use of restrictive housing.
- Representing UnitedHealth subsidiaries in multiple lawsuits filed by out-of-network provider groups affiliated with one of the nation’s largest physician staffing and management companies in disputes over reimbursement rates.
- Representing a health care payor in the defense of a lawsuit bringing ERISA and state law theories that challenge the sufficiency of its claims payments and adjudication processes.
- Representing major country government in various matters ranging from habeas corpus and conservatorship issues to bail reform to an appeal involving attorneys’ fees.
- Represented a generic brand drug maker in connection with an antitrust pharmaceutical dispute.
- Secured a private arbitration award of US$54 million for a regional telecommunications company against a prominent public telecommunications entity.
- Successfully represented client in a trademark infringement dispute, establishing the client's authorization to operate in a market valued at over US$100 million.
- Represented global construction and dredging company (did not enter appearance), securing a US$22 million dollar jury verdict.
- Represented data security company asserting multiple patents related to cryptography against a Fortune 500 company.
Admissions
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
Education
- American University Washington College of Law, J.D.
- College of William and Mary, B.A., Economics
Professional Activities
Clerkships
- Honorable Senior Judges, District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- Honorable Rebecca B. Smith, US District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Corporate & Government Experience
- Intern, US Department of Justice, Civil Division, Appellate Staff
- Intern, US Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Appellate Section