Caitlin Morgan

Partner

About

Areas of FocusLitigation, Arbitration and Investigations Media, Sport and Entertainment

CourtsUnited States District Court for the Northern District of TexasUnited States District Court for the Southern District of TexasUnited States District Court for the Eastern District of TexasUnited States District Court for the Western District of TexasUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitUnited States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

EXPERIENCE

Represent a collegiate athletic conference in a class action challenging NCAA rules related to name, images and likenesses
Successfully obtained a mandamus relief for a collegiate athletic conference asserting dominant jurisdiction in an alternative forum, effectively terminating litigation
Representing collegiate sports conferences in multiple class actions and appeals that challenge NCAA rules related to student/athlete financial aid
Successfully represented an aviation company in a dispute with a business partner after virtual arbitration
Successfully represented a sports media rights holder in an arbitration against a broadcaster regarding a contract dispute
Represented an aviation manufacturing company in contract dispute through all phases of litigation, including substantial discovery and motion practice
Managed large class action and multidistrict litigation cases from inception through discovery, trial and appeal
Regularly advises technology clients on areas related to contract disputes and disputes with licensees
Successfully obtained pre-suit deposition orders for clients to investigate potential claims prior to filing a lawsuit
Won an appeal of a trial court verdict and order resulting in a new trial in state court
Significant experience in guiding clients through all stages of discovery, especially complex electronic discovery
In representing potential defendants, negotiated pre-litigation settlements which resulted in no lawsuits being filed against them in breach of contract and warranty cases
After a nearly year-long dispute in both state and bankruptcy court, successfully obtained a settlement with a hotel management company resolving all claims for breach of contract, fiduciary duty and negligent misrepresentation
After months of heated motion practice and discovery disputes, leveraged a multimillion-dollar settlement for assisted nursing facility providers in a case involving a breach of contract and federal discrimination
Provided advice to a private college as to how best to manage a potential whistleblower claim to avoid litigation. No litigation was commenced
Successfully negotiated the settlement of an oil and gas lease dispute with a large oil and gas company in a case involving a breach of contract and suit on sworn account
Filed a suit after negotiations with a landlord broke down positioning a client to obtain a very favorable settlement in a pro bono matter involving a breach of lease agreement and violations of Texas landlord-tenant law