An Insider's View of the U.S. Supreme Court: What it Means for Business
CFE is delighted to welcome back a past dynamic dinner speaker, Linda Coberly, nationally recognized appellate lawyer and Co-Chair of Winston Taylor LLP’s Litigation Department.
Drawing on her extensive Supreme Court experience, including her service as a law clerk to Justice Stephen G. Breyer, Linda will offer an insider’s perspective on the Court’s current culture, the growing significance of its shadow docket, and the consequential issues likely to emerge during the Supreme Court term beginning in October 2026.
Following her remarks, Linda will join CFE President Barbara Best for a timely conversation about what Supreme Court activity may mean for businesses and financial leaders. Their discussion will explore the potential impact on regulation, the expanding use of executive orders, and the broader legal and business environment. The evening will conclude with questions from the audience.
Guests are welcome. Reserve your spot today!
About Linda Coberly:
Linda is recognized as one of the nation’s leading appellate lawyers by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, and The Best Lawyers in America®. Clients describe her as “a tremendously talented, thoughtful lawyer” who is highly effective in defending their interests.
Linda founded Winston’s award-winning Appellate & Critical Motions Practice and now co-leads its Litigation Department. She also serves on the firm’s Executive Committee.
She has argued more than 80 appeals, including before the U.S. Supreme Court, nine federal courts of appeals, and numerous state appellate and supreme courts. Her wide-ranging practice spans securities, product liability, and other complex litigation, and she frequently advises trial teams on critical legal issues with significant appellate implications.
A substantial portion of Linda’s practice focuses on advising and representing clients in matters before the U.S. Supreme Court. Her recent successes include securing a unanimous 9–0 reversal for Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation in a case that clarified the scope of private claims under Rule 10b-5. She also served as lead appellate lawyer and led the briefing in the firm’s unanimous Supreme Court victory on behalf of student-athletes challenging the NCAA’s amateurism rules.
