Walmart vs. Dukes

Published on:
January 27, 2011

SIFMA submitted an Amicus “Friend of the Court” Brief.

Court:

U.S. Supreme Court

Amicus Brief Issue:

Whether a federal court may hear a nationwide class action on behalf of hundreds of thousands of female Wal-Mart employees who allege that the company engaged in a pattern and practice of pay and promotion discrimination.

Counsel of Record:

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

E. Joshua Rosenkranz

Michael Delikat

Jill L. Rosenberg

John D. Giansello

Gary R. Siniscalco

Patricia K. Gillette

Greg J. Richardson

Lauri A. Damrell

Other Amici on SIFMA’s Brief:

None

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