Kevin M. Papay
Kevin M. Papay advises clients on a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters in US federal and state courts. He also defends underwriting firms and individuals in connection with class action securities litigation and shareholder derivative actions. Kevin has more than a decade of experience representing clients in all aspects of civil litigation, including mediation, arbitration, and trial. His clients include financial institutions and technology companies.
Kevin represents defendants and plaintiffs alike in commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract, fraud, misappropriation, breach of fiduciary duty, and unfair competition matters. He regularly advises clients regarding complex electronic discovery matters. Kevin’s pro bono practice includes civil rights impact litigation cases, as well as work on behalf of veterans and immigrants.
Kevin received his J.D. from Stanford Law School, where he served as a vice president of the Moot Court Board, senior editor of the Stanford Law & Policy Review, and co-director of legal research for the Social Security Disability Pro Bono Program.
- Defending underwriters in state and federal securities shareholder class actions alleging violations of the Securities Act of 1933
- Defending a technology company in federal action regarding alleged misappropriation of trade secrets
- Defending a national retail pharmacy in federal action regarding False Claims Act claims
- Represented a biotechnology company in Delaware Chancery Court trial regarding violations of non-competition clause and misappropriation of trade secrets
- Defended a financial services company in state action regarding negligence claims
- Represented technology company in state action regarding fraud claims
- Defended a financial institution in multiple state actions regarding unfair competition and negligence claims
- Represented a software company in multiple federal actions regarding copyright infringement, computer fraud, and unfair competition
- Defended RMBS trustees in multiple federal actions brought by investors alleging claims for, among other things, breach of contract and breach of trust
- Represented a provider of document management services in a fraud-based antitrust action
- Counseled trade association in a highly regulated consumer products industry
- Stanford Law School, 2010, J.D.
- Harvard College, 2007, A.B., Magna Cum Laude
- California
- US District Court for the Northern District of California
- US District Court for the Eastern District of California


Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, San Francisco (2024, 2025)
American Bar Association
Bar Association of San Francisco
Semi-Finalist, Marion Rice Kirkwood Moot Court Competition
Pro Bono Distinction, Stanford Law School
