Latham & Watkins announced Tuesday the hiring of Walter “Casey” Berger, a corporate litigator of three decades’ experience on securities, antitrust, consumer fraud class action issues.
Berger heads to Latham’s securities and M&A litigation practice in Houston after more than 15 years at Winston & Strawn.
“Casey is a highly respected litigator with strong ties to the Texas business community,” said Nick Dhesi, managing partner of Latham’s Houston office. “His experience leading bet‑the‑company litigation further strengthens our ability to serve clients across the energy, financial services, and private capital sectors in the state.”
Berger follows Taj Clayton, Scott Thomas and Carson Young as the fourth litigation and trial partner to join Latham in Texas this year.
A 1996 graduate University of Texas School of Law, Berger spent nine years at Vinson & Elkins and six years at Howrey before settling in at Winston in 2011.
Berger represents corporations, private equity sponsors and financial institutions in high-stakes litigation in securities class actions, shareholder derivative suits, merger and corporate governance disputes, antitrust and consumer fraud class actions, and energy-related litigation.
“Casey’s practice and reputation as a pragmatic and effective advocate align exceptionally well with the needs of our clients,” added Andrew Clubok, global chair of Latham’s Securities and M&A litigation practice. “Having worked with him as co-counsel on high-profile matters, I have seen firsthand the strategic judgment and trial skills he brings to complex litigation, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the firm.”
In the announcement of his hiring Berger returned the compliment.
“After years of collaborating with Latham on complex, high‑profile disputes, joining the firm was a natural next step,” said Berger. “Latham’s continued investment in Texas, particularly in building the premier litigation team in the state, combined with its integrated global platform, offers a real advantage for clients, and I am excited to be part of the next phase of the firm’s growth in Texas and across the United States and beyond.”