Joshua Hess is a first-chair trial lawyer who represents clients in securities, antitrust and corporate-governance litigation. Known for his ability to resolve complex disputes with both legal precision and commercial pragmatism, he has also successfully tried multiple cases to verdict.
Representing clients nationwide, Joshua has particular expertise defending public companies and asset managers in class-action, white-collar and shareholder litigation, as well as in internal investigations. He also frequently defends companies, boards and individual executives in corporate-governance disputes and business divorces arising from breach of fiduciary duty claims, contested transactions and struggles over corporate control.
A significant portion of Joshua’s work involves advising C-suite leaders and directors. As a trusted boardroom consigliere, he provides high-level strategic guidance when commercial and legal issues intersect, helping decision-makers balance risk and opportunity. Clients commend his blend of commercial judgment, responsiveness and capacity to align legal strategy with business objectives.
Joshua has been regularly recognized by The Legal 500 US as a recommended lawyer for “Securities Litigation” and “Dispute Resolution: M&A Litigation Defense" and by Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Expert Guides as a “Rising Star” in Litigation. He was also recognized with the Financial Times’ Legal Innovation Award for his “standout” defense of Schwab Investments.
Committed to pro bono service, Joshua represents veterans in benefits appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and has received the San Francisco Bar Association’s “Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service” Award.