Arbitration and Litigation

• Yvette Ostolaza represented a global provider of transportation solutions in an arbitration dispute against a leading automotive company regarding a failed joint development agreement.
• Successfully represented Neiman Marcus Group in a high-profile data privacy and wiretapping class action, resulting in a voluntary dismissal by the plaintiff.
• Represented Forescout Technologies in a successful arbitration, securing a TRO related to a breach-of-separation agreement with a former senior executive.
• Represented Forterra, Inc. in the successful resolution of a securities class action, reducing potential damages from US$250 million to US$5.5 million.
• Obtained a complete victory in a securities case related to an oil spill in California, representing 37 investment banks.
• Represented the Navigators Group, Inc. in alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act, achieving a favorable resolution with no payment by the client.

Crisis Management and Regulatory Compliance

• Led a multistate team representing Aspen Insurance in COVID-19 business interruption coverage litigation, achieving several nationwide dismissals.
• Led a multipractice team defending SAExploration in civil, criminal, and regulatory complaints, coordinating favorable settlements.
• Led a team advising a company providing sterilization services, including crisis management and regulatory counseling.
• Provided counseling on business operations in response to COVID-19 government orders, covering regulatory compliance and labor matters.

Internal Investigations and Compliance

• Represented a major biopharmaceutical company before the SEC in a voluntary self-disclosure related to prior internal investigation findings.
• Advised and assisted in a confidential investigation by the audit committee of a holdings corporation regarding alleged accounting errors.
• Led an internal investigation into harassment allegations made by client distributors.
• Conducted numerous internal investigations involving whistleblower, accounting, and executive issues.

Corporate Governance and Shareholder Disputes

• Led a team representing Texas Pacific Land Trust in high-profile litigation against dissident shareholders, resulting in a favorable settlement.
• Represented the special committee of Best Buy in an investigation, leading to public support for the CEO.
• Represented the special committee of the board of Restoration Hardware in an internal investigation of whistleblower allegations.
• Represented the special committee of the board of Southwest Airlines Co. in an independent investigation into FAA issues.