Uri Niv
Overview
Uri Niv is a litigation counsel in Crowell & Moring’s Los Angeles office, with extensive trial, arbitration, and mediation experience. Uri has represented diverse clients in all stages of litigation, recently securing a complete victory for a major defense contractor facing a multi-billion-dollar trade secret lawsuit. Uri also recently assisted his client in securing a multi-million-dollar settlement prior to litigation even commencing. Uri’s experience is wide and includes disputes in the areas of trade secrets, labor and employment, breach of contractual and fiduciary duties, healthcare, torts, civil rights, and entertainment.
Career & Education
- University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., summa cum laude, 2010
- University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, J.D., 2015
- California
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Los Angeles Chapter, Young Lawyers Division
- Board of Directors, Inner City Law Center
Uri's Insights
Firm News | 1 min read | 05.09.24
Inner City Law Center Honors Crowell & Moring with 2024 Humanitarian Award
Los Angeles – May 9, 2024: Inner City Law Center recognized Crowell & Moring with the 2024 Humanitarian Award in recognition of the firm’s exemplary pro bono efforts to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. The Humanitarian Award is awarded annually to an individual or entity who has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the underprivileged men, women, and children of Los Angeles. The award was presented at Inner City Law Center’s 24 Annual Awards Luncheon on May 8 in Los Angeles.
Speaking Engagement | 03.03.23
“Arbitration in Times of Conflict,” Tel Aviv Arbitration Week, Tel Aviv, Israel
Firm News | 1 min read | 01.04.23
Inner City Law Center Appoints Uri Niv to Board of Directors
Firm News | 8 min read | 01.03.22
Crowell & Moring Elects 13 New Partners, Promotes Seven to Senior Counsel, and 19 to Counsel
Representative Matters
- Represented a major defense contractor in trade secret dispute. The case resulted in a complete victory for our client at summary judgment with all causes of action dismissed.
- Represented a major university in a constitutional challenge to its COVID-19 Vaccine policy. Following motion practice and appeals, the case resulted in a complete dismissal of all claims against our client.
- Represented a large service contractor in challenge to its successful bid for a multi-million-dollar government contract. The case resulted in a complete victory for our client with all claims dismissed.
- Represented a healthcare insurer in contract dispute. The case resulted in a very favorable settlement for our client.
- Represented a national restaurant chain in a labor and employment dispute. The case resulted in a favorable settlement for the client on the eve of trial.
- Represented a party in a contractual dispute in the entertainment industry. The case resulted in an early favorable settlement for the client.
- Represented a governmental agency which faced millions of dollars in liability following the malfeasance of its previous counsel. Following motion practice, the court reversed its previous ruling and allowed the agency to present its case in court.
- Achieved a multi-million-dollar settlement on behalf of a client in pre-litigation mediation.
Uri's Insights
Firm News | 1 min read | 05.09.24
Inner City Law Center Honors Crowell & Moring with 2024 Humanitarian Award
Los Angeles – May 9, 2024: Inner City Law Center recognized Crowell & Moring with the 2024 Humanitarian Award in recognition of the firm’s exemplary pro bono efforts to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. The Humanitarian Award is awarded annually to an individual or entity who has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the underprivileged men, women, and children of Los Angeles. The award was presented at Inner City Law Center’s 24 Annual Awards Luncheon on May 8 in Los Angeles.
Speaking Engagement | 03.03.23
“Arbitration in Times of Conflict,” Tel Aviv Arbitration Week, Tel Aviv, Israel
Firm News | 1 min read | 01.04.23
Inner City Law Center Appoints Uri Niv to Board of Directors
Firm News | 8 min read | 01.03.22
Crowell & Moring Elects 13 New Partners, Promotes Seven to Senior Counsel, and 19 to Counsel
Practices
Uri's Insights
Firm News | 1 min read | 05.09.24
Inner City Law Center Honors Crowell & Moring with 2024 Humanitarian Award
Los Angeles – May 9, 2024: Inner City Law Center recognized Crowell & Moring with the 2024 Humanitarian Award in recognition of the firm’s exemplary pro bono efforts to address the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. The Humanitarian Award is awarded annually to an individual or entity who has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the underprivileged men, women, and children of Los Angeles. The award was presented at Inner City Law Center’s 24 Annual Awards Luncheon on May 8 in Los Angeles.
Speaking Engagement | 03.03.23
“Arbitration in Times of Conflict,” Tel Aviv Arbitration Week, Tel Aviv, Israel
Firm News | 1 min read | 01.04.23
Inner City Law Center Appoints Uri Niv to Board of Directors
Firm News | 8 min read | 01.03.22
Crowell & Moring Elects 13 New Partners, Promotes Seven to Senior Counsel, and 19 to Counsel