Jill Gutierrez

A business litigator at Dorsey & Whitney LLP, I specialize in complex commercial litigation, emphasizing in contract disputes, business torts, and unfair competition. I represent clients in federal and state courts as well as domestic and international arbitrations with a particular emphasis in appeals. Representative Matters: Business Litigation: • Defended corporation and officers in breach of contract and fraud actions in multiple interrelated lawsuits in federal and state court, including five-week jury trial; filed successful motion in limine capping damages at less than one-tenth of those sought by plaintiff • Defended corporation in interrelated actions involving complex fraudulent conveyance claims, including multiple appeals • Obtained summary judgment victory in guarantor action brought on behalf of bank • Defended corporation in breach of contract action; filed motion for summary judgment, prompting plaintiff to voluntarily dismiss action • Obtained numerous victories at the pleadings stage, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, and anti-SLAPP motions Appellate: • Obtained several appellate victories for clients under anti-SLAPP statute • Obtained appellate victory in unfair competition and antitrust action • Represented appellants in multiple interrelated appeals relating to confirmation of arbitration award • Represented client in fraudulent conveyance action involving multiple interrelated appeals • Represented clients in appeal involving unfair competition statutes International Arbitration: • Represented investors in real estate venture in several interrelated disputes, including international arbitration, lawsuits in multiple state courts, and multiple related appeals Pro Bono: • Obtained visa for pro bono immigration client pursuant to Violence Against Women Act • Represented pro bono immigration client seeking political asylum • Represented pro bono client on appeal