Morgan Lewis Adds Fenwick Litigator Duo in LA, Seattle, Law360
February 18, 2026Partners Brian Buckley and Melissa Lawton were featured in a Law360 article reporting on their move to Morgan Lewis as part of the firm’s expanding West Coast litigation team.
In describing their move to Morgan Lewis, the duo shared that it was a “compelling and logical move,” noting that they both “collaborated with Morgan Lewis lawyers on a very large matter for a shared client and saw first-hand how the firm operates nimbly, collaboratively, and skillfully to protect its clients’ interests.”
When asked about the current business environment, particularly with respect to consumer rights, privacy, and data security issues, Brian shared that “[no firm is better positioned to serve all our clients’ litigation, disputes, and regulatory-compliance needs across a wide range of industries and practices. What drew me to Morgan Lewis is the combination of true trial depth and a globally integrated platform that is especially strong in key technology markets.”
The duo said Morgan Lewis’s clear investment in expanding its West Coast litigation capabilities made it an “especially compelling place” to build the next phase of their practices.