Will C. Eberlee
Counsel, Litigation
Will Eberlee acts on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in a range of complex commercial disputes, including claims for breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference and breach of fiduciary duty, as well as in antitrust and securities actions.
Bio
Representative matters in state and federal courts include:
- Rithm Capital in actions in New York and Delaware seeking to enjoin Rithm’s acquisition of Sculptor Capital Management
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in connection with the development of John F. Kennedy Airport’s New Terminal One and multiple lawsuits arising out of the construction of the George Washington Bridge Bus Station
- Brightline Holdings LLC in an action related to the financing of the Brightline West high-speed rail project
- JPMorgan Chase in antitrust class actions and other litigations alleging a conspiracy among Visa, Mastercard and certain banks related to credit and debit “interchange” fees and related network rules
- Sky Airline, DAZN Group, Citigroup and Fortress Investment Group in connection with corporate transactions and related disputes
Mr. Eberlee has also represented various other private equity firms and portfolio companies, a professional sports league, a pharmaceutical company and an estate trust, among others, in individual or multidistrict litigations throughout the United States. He maintains an active pro bono practice and has represented clients in housing, immigration, disability, voting rights and education matters.
Credentials
Education
- J.D., University of Toronto, 2020 (with Distinction)
- B.A., McGill University, 2015
Admissions
- New York
- Ontario
Experience
- Law Clerk, Justice Suzanne Côté, Supreme Court of Canada (2022-23)
- Law Clerk, Madam Justice Mary V. Newbury and Justice G. Bruce Butler, Court of Appeal for British Columbia (2020-21)
Will C. Eberlee
Counsel, Litigation
william.eberlee@skadden.com