Paul Werner is a seasoned first-chair trial and appellate litigator with a national practice helping clients navigate high-stakes crises, investigations and disputes. He is a senior member of the Litigation practice and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee.
Paul’s clients include world leaders, Fortune 100 and 500 companies, luxury vehicle manufacturers, leading technology firms, private equity houses, healthcare systems and professional athletes. Known for his ability to deliver results, he defends clients in “bet-the-company” disputes, complex class actions and wide-ranging federal and state investigations.
Paul has a proven track record of success in high-profile cases. He has defended major automobile manufacturers in class actions consolidated in federal MDLs, including one involving alleged design defects, and successfully represented a named defendant in opioid-related MDL litigation seeking billions in damages. He also helped a communications provider association defeat class certification in a landmark case involving utility easements. Currently, Paul is representing a leading online marketplace in a highly publicized MDL stemming from a data breach affecting hundreds of millions of customers.
Beyond litigation, Paul represents clients in domestic and international arbitrations, including a high-stakes dispute between satellite providers. He also guides companies through complex government investigations, recently resolving a far-reaching DOJ, FDA and DEA investigation for a national healthcare company in just 18 months with no action taken.
Paul advises clients on communications and technology law, representing them in regulatory matters before the FCC, state commissions and international tribunals. He also teaches technology and communications law at Vanderbilt University Law School.
Clients value Paul’s ability to craft winning strategies, whether in the courtroom, at the negotiating table or navigating complex regulatory landscapes. His work is often featured in the media, including Law360, and he is known for his relentless focus on achieving exceptional outcomes.
Dedicated to pro bono service, Paul has achieved significant victories in environmental litigation, including securing a permanent federal ban on commercial mining in Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed. He also represents advocacy organizations in litigation to protect endangered species and America’s coldwater fisheries.