Edward Rippey is a litigation partner who leads two practices and handles complex cases worldwide — with a focus on commercial, gaming, technology, antitrust, and similar matters.
Ed is co-chair of the E-Discovery, Artificial Intelligence, and Information Governance practice. He has represented enormous multinational corporations in this arena for over two decades. His work encompasses high-stakes and highly-publicized litigations and investigations as well as strategic "peacetime" advisory and policy work to best situate companies in the legal and business arenas. Ed has consistently been top ranked for years in Chambers Global, Chambers USA, Lexology, Who's Who Legal, and Super Lawyers in Litigation E-Discovery. Chambers ranks Ed in Band 1, and has noted that clients think Ed "is exceptionally smart, innovative, and dedicated to the success of his clients. He is not only a highly experienced and tenacious litigator of the highest order, but also a sage and strategic advisor on policies and practices to best protect his clients' interests and position them for success."
Ed is co-chair of the Gaming Industry practice, and he has represented integrated resorts and casinos, game manufacturers, and on-line entities worldwide for nearly two decades. In this practice, Ed leads not only complex litigations but also legislative work, government affairs, public relations, regulatory issues, federal and state agency communications, and numerous other legal and strategic efforts. The Gaming Industry practice collaborates closely with important industry organizations – including the American Gaming Association, Global Gaming Women, the Sports Betting Alliance, and the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers. Ed also is ranked individually in Chambers USA and Lexology in Gaming. Chambers USA ranks Ed nationally in Gaming and Licensing and has quoted remarks from clients in the gaming industry that Ed "is an outstanding lawyer who is strategic" and "provides excellent client service and responsiveness."
In addition, Ed has been a key member of the Japan Practice for at least a decade and handles a wide range of cross-border litigation, investigation, and advisory matters – with a particular focus on Japan and Asia more broadly. He regularly travels to Japan to handle active client matters and to present as the keynote speaker on a wide range of litigation and investigation subjects.
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