Melanie Burke
Counsel at Latham & Watkins | Attorney with Trial & Commercial Litigation Expertise | Guiding Corporate Clients Through Legal Disputes and Risk Assessment
- Role
- Counsel at Latham & Watkins
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melanie Burke
I litigate high-stakes complex commercial cases in federal and state courts, representing individuals, financial services firms, and a broad range of public and private companies as both plaintiffs and defendants. Drawing on over a decade of experience, I advise clients on matters involving- Breach of contract - Investor disputes - Fraud - Federal and state securities violations - Complex contract and business tort disputes As a trusted strategic advisor, I guide companies and boards through all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution, including discovery, dispositive motion practice, and trial. I bring a commercially practical approach to clients’ most significant disputes, helping them manage litigation risk and align legal strategy with broader corporate objectives.Portions of this profile may constitute attorney advertising. Any testimonial or endorsement on this profile does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Experience
Counsel
Mar 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US
Education
Vanderbilt University
B.A., Magna Cum Laude, History, Sociology
2004 — 2007
Fordham University School of Law
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
2010 — 2013
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