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Marc P. Capuano

Associate

Washington +1 202 662 5440

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  • About

    Marc Capuano is a stand-up litigator in the Washington, DC office, where he represents clients in all phases of complex class actions and commercial litigation, including dispositive motions, discovery, and trial.

    Marc works with national and international clients across various industries to help them successfully resolve their most difficult litigation challenges in state and federal court. Among others, Marc has counseled clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, technology, and automotive industries. Marc has expertise in all stages of litigation, including drafting dispositive motions, taking and defending depositions, and in-court argument. A member of multiple trial teams in both state and federal court, Marc understands how to position and prepare cases for successful resolution at trial.

    Marc’s active pro bono practice includes first-chairing a Maryland first degree murder trial during which the team secured their client’s acquittal and successful litigation to defend the rights of swing-state voters following the 2020 Presidential election. Marc has honed his oral advocacy through his pro bono work, including by arguing Daubert and other substantive motions, giving the opening statement at trial, and conducting trial cross and direct examinations.

    Prior to joining Covington, Marc served as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne of the Eastern District of Virginia (Richmond). A native Rhode Islander, before attending law school, Marc worked as Correspondence Director and Legislative Correspondent for U.S. Senator Jack Reed (RI) in Washington.

    Areas of Expertise

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  • Representative Matters
    • Representing one of the world’s largest technology companies in consumer protection litigation about online subscription programs brought by a federal government agency.
    • Representing a life sciences client in individual and class action litigation alleging that the company’s drug screening tests were registering “false positive” results.
    • Representing leading biotechnology company in multi-district class-action litigation involving allegations of fraud related to one of its cancer medications.
    • Representing a pharmaceutical client in class action litigation alleging violations of the RICO Act.
    • Successfully represented a pharmaceutical client in all stages of complex litigation brought by states, municipalities, and hospitals related to the distribution of controlled substances. Secured a sweeping trial win following a federal court bench trial.
    • Successfully represented an international automotive client in class action litigation regarding vehicle emissions, helping to secure a favorable settlement.
    • Successfully secured a favorable result for a large food manufacturer in action brought under the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act (“CPPA”) alleging deceptive labeling.

    Areas of Expertise

  • Credentials
    Education
    • University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2018
        • Virginia Law Review, Editorial Board Member
        • Virginia Journal of Social Policy & the Law, Business Manager
        • Order of the Coif
    • Providence College, B.A./B.S., 2012
        • summa cum laude
    Bar Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
    Judicial Clerkship
    • Hon. Robert E. Payne, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 2018 - 2019
    Pro Bono
    • Secured acquittal for teenage client accused of first degree murder following a three-day jury trial. Gave the opening statement, provided argument to the court, and cross-examined numerous state witnesses, including experts.
    • Successfully petitioned DC court to seal client’s criminal records, allowing her to seek more advanced employment.
    • Successfully advised local resident in preparing last will and powers of attorney documents.
    • Successfully represented swing-state voting rights organizations and individual voters in fast-moving litigation following the 2020 Presidential election.
    • Successfully represented local chapter of civil rights organization in litigation challenging Confederate symbols.
    • Represented Louisiana inmate in filing post-conviction petition challenging conviction by a non-unanimous jury in light of Ramos v. Louisiana.
    • Represented a class of asylum-seekers in litigation challenging practices related to the use of parole for asylum-seekers.
    Previous Experience
    • Office of United States Senator Jack Reed (RI), Correspondence Director and Legislative Correspondent (2013-2015)
    • The Advisory Board Company, Marketing Associate (2012)

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