Hillary Hamilton
Lawyers
Represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters in federal and state court with a focus on consumer class actions.
Hillary represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters with a focus on consumer class actions.
Experience
Hillary’s representations prior to joining Davis Polk include:
- Fenix International Limited in obtaining dismissal of RICO and privacy claims brought by nationwide class of consumers
- Boardriders, Oaktree Capital Group, and Brookfield Asset Management in obtaining dismissal of trademark, antitrust and unfair competition claims
- Christie’s in obtaining dismissal of a putative nationwide class action and declaration that the California Resale Royalties Act was unconstitutional
- MGA Entertainment in its highly publicized “battle of the dolls” trial against Mattel over the rights to the Bratz doll franchise
- Estée Lauder in obtaining the dismissal of a series of national and California class actions relating to marketing and packaging statements
- Head USA in its successful defense of claims by Bode Miller and Bomber regarding sponsorship agreements with high-profile athletes
- True Religion Apparel in successful defense of putative nationwide class action challenging labeling and advertising
Education
J.D., University of Virginia School of Law
- Executive Editor, Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law
M.A., University of Southern California
B.A., Middlebury College
Prior experience
- Counsel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, 2023-2026
- Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, 2001-2023
Qualifications and admissions
- State of California