Williams & Connolly partners Lisa Blatt, Heidi Hubbard, Amanda MacDonald, Enu Mainigi, and Katherine Turner have been selected for Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation.” The list honors the most accomplished female litigators in the country, selected through in-depth research including case victories, peer reviews, and client comments.
Lisa Blatt serves as Chair of Williams & Connolly’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice. Lisa has argued 57 cases before the United States Supreme Court and has an 81% win rate in cases decided*. The National Law Journal has called her a “visionary” and one of “the 100 most influential lawyers in America.” Bloomberg has described her as a “legendary high court litigator” while The National Journal likewise has referred to her as a “SCOTUS legend.” In 2021, The American Lawyer recognized Lisa as the “Litigator of the Year.” Lisa serves as chair of Williams & Connolly’s Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation practice.
Heidi Hubbard, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, tries cases in federal and state courts throughout the country. She “gains accolades as ‘one of the best trial lawyers in the country’ for her skillful handling of ‘high-pressure situations, tough litigation and her broad experience in difficult jurisdictions.’” Heidi is recommended as an “enormously talented trial lawyer,” having “warmth and empathy,” while “also incredibly logical, deliberate and thoughtful.” Ranked in Band 1 for Trial Lawyers in Chambers USA and Chambers Global (2026), Heidi is described by reviewers as “disarming to a jury with her high likability and relatability,” with “excellent” technical skills and judgment. “A great trial lawyer with a strong track record.”
Amanda MacDonald serves as co-Chair of Williams & Connolly’s Securities Litigation and Enforcement practice groups, and is a leader in the firm’s investigations practice. An experienced litigator, Amanda has appeared in federal and state appellate and trial courts around the country, representing Fortune 100 issuers, underwriters, Big 4 accounting firms, board committees, special litigation committees, directors and corporate officers in securities litigation, class actions, derivative actions, and investigations and enforcement actions. Chambers USA has recognized Amanda as a Band 1 “Litigation: Securities” specialist in the District of Columbia, describing her as a “well-regarded securities litigator who excels in shareholder derivative actions and securities class actions.” Chambers also notes that she is “an outstanding writer and strategist,” and is “strategic, thorough, responsive and gets excellent results.”
Enu Mainigi was named 2023 Litigator of the Year by The American Lawyer and is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience in commercial and governmental litigation in the health care and financial services areas. She is one of the most sought-after trial lawyers in the country, as reflected by the fact that she tried seven major trials within the past two years. Chambers USA has ranked Enu in Band 1 for Commercial Litigation, False Claims Act Litigation, Healthcare, and Trials, noting that she “wins impressive praise from clients,” who describe her as “a force in the courtroom” and “a go-to person, a powerhouse” with “a tremendous record in her cases,” “really strategic” and “business savvy,” and a “rockstar of the first order.” Enu is a longtime member of the Firm’s Executive Committee and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Financial Services and Banking, False Claims Act and Qui Tam, and Health Care practices.
Katherine Turner is Co-Chair of Williams & Connolly’s Accountant Liability practice group and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Congressional Investigations practice group. She recently completed a term on the Firm’s Executive Committee. Katherine has extensive experience in defending accounting firms and their auditors in professional liability litigation and SEC and PCAOB regulatory matters, including work for three of the Big Four firms, several Big Four international member firms, and a prominent national accounting firm. Chambers USA (2025-2026) has recognized Katherine among the top lawyers nationwide in Accountant and Auditor Liability, placing her in Band 1 in its inaugural ratings for this practice area.
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*(All cases vary and none is predictive.)