Six Covington Partners Named Law360 MVPs

Six Covington Partners Named Law360 MVPs

September 27, 2021

WASHINGTON—Law360 has named six Covington lawyers as MVPs. These awards single out lawyers from across numerous practice areas based on their success in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-breaking deals.

The Covington lawyers recognized as Law360 MVPs are:

Hunter Bennett was recognized for defending a $536 million classified CIA contract and a $430 million assignment at a U.S. Navy underwater research facility. Hunter regularly represents government contractors in bid protests before the Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He also counsels clients in a wide range of formation and disputes issues. His Government Contracts MVP profile can be found here.

Alex Berengaut was recognized for a high-profile win for TikTok and its parent company, blocking in federal court the Trump administration’s attempt to ban the app. Alex is an experienced litigator who represents clients in commercial disputes and government enforcement proceedings. He currently represents several leading technology companies in litigation and compliance matters relating to data privacy, cybersecurity, and electronic surveillance. His Cybersecurity & Privacy MVP profile can be found here.

Beth Brinkmann was recognized for helping win two preliminary injunctions against the Trump administration. One halted an effort to ban the mobile app TikTok, and the other halted a rule that would have linked Medicare reimbursement for dozens of drugs to prices paid in other countries. Beth co-chairs Covington’s Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Group. In 2019 she argued her 25th case before the Supreme Court, and regularly argues in appellate courts across the country. Her Appellate MVP profile can be found here.

Heather Finstuen was recognized for securing CFIUS approval for Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler's $52 billion merger. She has extensive experience advising clients on cross-border investment and related national security matters, as well as leading internal investigations and responding to U.S. government civil and criminal investigations. Her International Trade MVP profile can be found here.

Michael Hill was recognized for leading the Covington team advising the NFL on its TV and digital distribution agreements with Amazon, CBS, ESPN/ABC, FOX, and NBC. Michael primarily advises media and technology companies in connection with a broad array of commercial and corporate transactions. His practice encompasses content licensing and distribution agreements, media rights agreements, joint ventures, technology licensing and services agreements, the media and intellectual property-related aspects of corporate transactions, and other media-related strategic and advisory work. His Sports and Betting MVP Profile can be found here.

Ashley Simonsen was recognized for helping Facebook fend off a class action accusing the company of charging advertisers for bogus clicks and helped student loan servicer Navient resolve a class action over loan payments. A litigator focused on defending complex class actions in state and federal court, she successfully represents clients in the financial services, consumer brands, technology, and sports industries through all stages of litigation, including trial, with a strong track record of success on early dispositive motions. Her Class Action MVP can be found here.