Breon Peace Featured in Law.com “Litigation Leaders” Series

Cleary Gottlieb partner Breon Peace, co-leader of the litigation group, was interviewed by Law.com as part of their “Litigation Leaders” series. The series features litigation practice leaders at some of the biggest and most innovative law firms in the country, and the world.

In this conversation, Breon, who returned to Cleary in May 2025 after serving four years as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, reflects on the parallels between public service and private practice. He discusses how leading one of the largest U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the country, handling cases with national and global impact, sharpened his crisis management and communication skills, capabilities that now enable him to better serve clients facing complex legal challenges. Breon also shares what drew him back to Cleary, discusses some of firm’s biggest in-court wins in the past year, and touches on notable trials coming up in the new year.

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