When the facts are complex, the relationships are layered, and the outcome matters.
"Yve knows how plaintiffs' counsel evaluate a case—what makes it worth filing, what increases pressure, and what persuades them to walk away."
With experience that spans an Am Law 10 defense firm, a federal appellate clerkship, general counsel to a global product manufacturing company, and over a decade as lead plaintiffs’ counsel in high-impact class actions, Yve Golan brings the perspective of every major player in the courtroom: the plaintiff, the defense, the court, and the client.
For more than fifteen years, she secured multimillion-dollar recoveries and precedent-setting results as plaintiffs’ counsel in some of the most challenging class actions and commercial disputes nationwide. Her work helped shape the legal landscape on deceptive advertising (particularly food and beverage labeling), data privacy violations, TCPA violations, financial fraud, toxic exposure, and more—often against Fortune 500 companies and global institutions.
Returning to her roots in defense practice, Yve now channels her hard-won plaintiff litigation perspective to defend companies against class actions and represent executives navigating conflict-driven litigation. By understanding how the other side sees the litigation, Yve can anticipate their moves, exploit their doubts, and position her clients for faster and more favorable outcomes.
"There’s a moment in every case when plaintiffs' counsel starts to wonder if it’s worth it. We help create that moment sooner."
— Yve Golan
Class Action Defense
A company facing a class action lawsuit risks more than just steep legal fees and potential payouts—it also faces reputational harm and operational disruption. With experience on both sides of the “v,” we know how these cases are built and, more importantly, how to dismantle them before they gain momentum. From mitigating exposure through pre-suit engagement to rigorous defense should litigation escalate, we focus on protecting the company’s business, brand, and future.