Diane Cafferata

Background

About Diane Cafferata

I’m a trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in intellectual property and complex commercial litigation, and I specialize in trade secret litigation. I represent both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes disputes across the U.S, often involving parallel litigation, regulatory, legislative, and reputational threats—including those with cross-border dimensions.My work includes class actions, patent and IP litigation, financial and derivatives disputes, and business tort and contract cases. I often help clients navigate overlapping legal and political risks, especially in matters where confidential business information or proprietary technology is at stake.I’m also the author of Business Litigation Demystified (2020) and its companion Discussion Guide, both designed to make the U.S. litigation process more accessible to business leaders and in-house counsel. The main text debuted at #1 in four Amazon categories and is available on Amazon (paperback and Kindle) and Audible (audiobook).This year I was named to the inaugural list of Lawdragon's 500 Global Leaders in Crisis Management, and was named again one of the Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers and one of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers. In 2021, I was named a Woman of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal. I also serve as counsel to the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, supporting its mission to preserve and enhance one of the nation's most iconic venues.