Priyanka Timblo

Priyanka Timblo is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation and arbitration on both sides of the "v." She has secured eight-and nine-figure judgments on behalf of her clients, in bench and jury trials. Recognized by Chambers USA for general commercial litigation in New York, clients and peers state that Priyanka is "an absolute dynamo," "an amazing trial lawyer," "tough as nails" and "extremely effective in the courtroom." In 2025, Bloomberg Law named her one of 32 "Unrivaled Litigators" nationwide, an award recognizing "winning trial lawyers at the top of their game" who "lead the legal profession in high-stakes and impactful trials." She has also been named Litigator of the Week by The American Lawyer; a Rising Star by The New York Law Journal; one of the top 250 women in litigation by Benchmark Litigation; a Notable Woman in Law by Crain's New York Business; to Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation list (2026); and to Bloomberg Law's "They've Got Next: The 40 under 40" list.

Priyanka is a generalist trial lawyer, though she has particular experience in antitrust and breach of contract disputes. She is skilled at crafting case narratives, developing trial strategy from the outset of a case, and preparing and examining witnesses.  

Priyanka's recent engagements include:

• Co-lead trial counsel for London Luxury, winning a $101 million verdict against Walmart after a 10-day jury trial in the Western District of Arkansas, Fayetteville—one of the largest jury verdicts ever obtained in Arkansas. Priyanka examined five of the witnesses, including the client's CEO and four adverse witnesses. Her cross-examination of a key witness was covered in Reuters and Law360. Priyanka and her partner Brendon DeMay were named Am Law Litigators of the Weekfor the victory, and finalists for the National Law Journal's National Winning Litigators Award. Benchmark Litigation recognized the victory with an Impact Case Award in 2025.
• Co-lead trial counsel for Valve Corporation in defending against mass arbitrations brought under the antitrust laws.
• Co-lead counsel for Melody Business Finance, a hedge fund, in litigation against former hedge fund billionaire Philip Falcone, winning an award of $69.8 million—approximately 99% of the amount sought following a trial on damages. Priyanka examined the key direct witness.
• Lead trial counsel in a breach of contract arbitration on behalf of a financial services company, securing a complete victory following a hearing. 
• Counsel to Valassis Communications, a MacAndrews & Forbes company, in a $600 million antitrust jury trial against News Corp. in the Southern District of New York. Priyanka examined one of the three fact witnesses for the plaintiff.

Priyanka's practice is particularly well-suited to disputes with an international component, as she is trained in both the common and civil law traditions. In her pro bono practice, she has led a civil rights case in Louisiana based on excessive force use and successfully represented immigration clients at the Immigration Board of Appeals.

Priyanka brings to her practice special expertise in analyzing, pricing, and managing legal risk from her time as an investment professional at global legal finance and risk management company Omni Bridgeway. She previously was a litigation associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, and clerked for the Honorable Eileen Gillese and the Honorable Sarah Pepall of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

Priyanka is a frequent speaker on antitrust issues. For two years in a row, Priyanka has presented at the ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting, the world's largest gathering of antitrust and competition lawyers. In 2023, she presented on a panel addressing cross-jurisdictional developments in antitrust class actions. In 2024 (in the same week she won the London Luxury verdict), she presented at the conference’s mock trial event.

At HSG, Priyanka plays a lead role on the firm’s hiring committee, and has also been heavily involved in the firm’s DEI, pro bono, and mentoring initiatives.

Noteworthy

• Named to Benchmark Litigation’s Top 250 Women in Litigation List 2026
• Named to Benchmark Litigation National 2026 40 & Under List
• Recognized in 2026 Legal 500 Guide
• Named a Notable Woman in Law by Crain's New York Business
• Named to Lawdragon’s Leading Global Antitrust Lawyers List (2025-2026)
• Named a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation
• Named a Rising Star by New York Law Journal
• Named to Benchmark Litigation National 2025 40 & Under List
• Recognized on 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation List
• Recognized as an “amazing trial lawyer” by Legal 500
• Received Bloomberg Law’s Unrivaled Litigators Award
• Honored with Benchmark Litigation Impact Case Award for winning a $101 million jury verdict against Walmart in London Luxury LLC v. Walmart Inc.
• Named as a Finalist for The National Law Journal’s “National Winning Litigators” Award
• Named to Benchmark Litigation National 40 & Under List
• Named Litigator of the Week by The American Lawyer for Winning $101 Million Jury Verdict Against Walmart
• Named to Bloomberg Law’s “They’ve Got Next: 40 Under 40” List
• Named to Lawdragon’s 500 X – The Next Generation List
• Secured $70 Million Win in Financial Dispute Against Fallen Hedge Fund Star Philip Falcone
• Recognized on Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under List
• Presented at ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting Two Years in a Row
• Named to Profiles in Diversity Journal's Women Worth Watching List
• Named to National Women’s Law Center’s Leadership Advisory Committee

Notable Cases

• LCM entities in a dispute with Serta over its COVID-related refinancing, securing the reversal of the bankruptcy court’s judgment on the core contract issue.
• London Luxury, winning a $101 million verdict against Walmart after a 10-day jury trial in the Western District of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
• Melody Business Finance, a hedge fund, in litigation against former hedge fund billionaire Philip Falcone, securing an award of $69.8 million—approximately 99% of the amount sought following a trial on damages.
• Valassis, a MacAndrews & Forbes company, as plaintiff in litigation against News Corp. and its subsidiaries alleging federal and state antitrust violations, unfair competition, and tortious interference seeking more than $600 million in damages. Valassis defeated summary judgment and reached a confidential settlement during jury deliberations following a nearly three-week jury trial in the Southern District of New York in July 2021.
• Visa in multi-district class action antitrust litigation filed on behalf of merchants, as well as in opt-out cases brought by the world’s largest retailers, challenging network rules benefitting all domestic cardholders.
• Financial services company as plaintiff in a breach-of-contract arbitration.
• Professional sports league in a fraud-related class action.
• Hedge fund and its principal in an insider trading-related securities class action.
• Multinational bank in an internal FCPA investigation into hiring practices in Asia.
• Hedge fund affiliate of a multinational bank in a fraud-related securities class action.
• Cable equipment company in a pre-merger regulatory investigation.

Writings

“Antitrust Risks Related to ESG Efforts,” Risk & Compliance Magazine (June 26, 2023) (author)