Willkie profile, Alexander L. Cheney
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Professionals more Alexander L. Cheney Partner, Litigation San Francisco Palo Alto Securities Litigation & Enforcement Crisis Management Corporate Governance Alexander L. Cheney is Co-Managing Partner of the Firm’s San Francisco office and a member of the Litigation Department and Crisis Management Group. Alex represents clients in a variety of high-stakes matters. He has achieved exceptional results for clients in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts across the country, and advised clients facing investigations by the civil and criminal divisions of the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and Congress. Alex also has substantial experience advising companies and their boards on post-closing M&A disputes, securities litigation, shareholder disputes, and books and records demands. Alex's clients range from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies and are in a variety of industries, including technology, media, and financial services. Alex was named a “Future Star” by Benchmark Litigation (2022-25), and was twice named “Litigator of the Week” runner up by The American Lawyer. Prior to joining Willkie's San Francisco and Palo Alto offices, Alex was a partner in the Firm's New York office. Experience Recognition, Honors & Awards Benchmark Litigation, Future Star (California), 2025-2026 Lawdragon, 500 Leading Litigators, 2026 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management, 2025-2026 Daily Journal, Top Verdicts, 2024 Legal 500 U.S., Recommended Lawyer, Dispute Resolution: General Commercial Disputes, 2024 Selected Significant Matters Alex’s representative litigation and counseling matters include: Oto Analytics, Inc. v. Benworth Capital Partners, LLC: Obtained trial victory for fintech company in enterprise-threatening commercial arbitration with more than $400 million at stake. Case involved breach of contract claims and novel regulatory issues concerning the Paycheck Protection Program. Recognized as Litigator of the Week runner up by The American Lawyer. L-5 Healthcare Partners, LLC v. Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Del. Ch.): Obtained trial victory in the Delaware Court of Chancery in litigation to enforce an investor’s preemptive rights under a share purchase agreement. Recognized as Litigator of the Week runner up by The American Lawyer. Federal Trade Commission v. Oto Analytics, Inc.: Represented fintech company in investigation and subsequent litigation by the FTC for deceptive trade practices. Settled claims for less than 1% of the FTC’s alleged potential damages and penalties. eCORP Int’l, LLC, et al. v. Texican Natural Gas Co., et al. (Tex. Dist. Ct.): Represented Enstor Gas, a natural gas storage company, in action alleging theft of trade secrets. Age Group, Ltd. V. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (N.Y. Sup.): Represented Martha Stewart Living in litigation arising out of a licensing agreement for the development of Martha Stewart branded pet products. Construction Laborers Pension Trust for S. Cal. v. CBS Corporation, et al. (S.D.N.Y): Represented CBS Corporation in a putative securities class action arising out of allegations of wrongdoing by former CEO Leslie Moonves. Bankruptcy of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (D. P.R.): Represented Agent for the Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corporation (COFINA) in dispute over $20 billion in tax proceeds, which The Wall Street Journal called “one of the thorniest conflicts in Puerto Rico’s unprecedented, court-supervised bankruptcy.” In re Pace Industries, LLC (Bankr. D. Del.): Defeated shareholder’s attempt to block bankruptcy filing, setting new precedent in Delaware on the fiduciary obligations of shareholders with blocking rights. Congressional Investigation: Represented client in U.S. House of Representatives Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis investigation into fraud, waste, and abuse in COVID-19 relief programs. In re Lightsquared, Inc. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.): Represented Charles Ergen, the founder and controlling stockholder of Dish Network, in the LightSquared bankruptcy, which has been described as “one of the longest and most litigious bankruptcies in recent years.” Okla. Firefighters Pension & Retirement Sys., et al. v. Corbat, et al. (Del Ch.): Represented board of directors of Citigroup in derivative litigation alleging failure to comply with anti-money laundering laws. Sarissa Capital Domestic Fund LP, et al. v. Innoviva, Inc. (Del Ch.): Advised Sarissa Capital in connection with a proxy contest and in related litigation involving pharmaceutical company Innoviva. Credentials Education Columbia Law School, J.D., 2007 Boston College, B.A., 2002 Bar Admissions California, 2014 New York, 2008 Court Admissions United States Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, 2015 United States Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, 2015 United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2012 United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 2012 United States District Court, Northern District of California, 2020 News Willkie Secures Post Trial Victory in Delaware Chancery Court News Willkie Arbitration Award for Womply Resolves More Than Half a Billion Dollars of Liability Recognition & Awards Award Six Willkie Partners Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management Award 51 Willkie Partners Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America Award Three Willkie Partners Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management Award Willkie Team Recognized for Arbitration Win in Daily Journal Top Verdicts of 2024 Award Willkie Team Named AmLaw Litigator of the Week “Runner Up” for Specific Performance Win in Delaware Chancery... 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