Seth P. Waxman

Appellate Practice

5.0 (1 reviews)

Washington, District of Columbia

48+ years experience

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

202-663-6000

https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/seth-waxman

2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036

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Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - First Amendment, Washington, D.C. (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Washington, D.C. (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: First Amendment Law, Washington, D.C. (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - First Amendment, Washington, D.C. (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Washington, D.C. (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Washington, D.C. (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Washington, DC (2016)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - First Amendment, Washington, DC (2015)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Washington, DC (2015)
Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Washington, DC (2014)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - First Amendment, Washington, DC (2013)
Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Washington, DC (2010)
Recognized: Appellate Practice
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Recognized: First Amendment Law
Recognized: Litigation - First Amendment
Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Recognized: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Recognized: Native American Law
Special Focus: Supreme Court

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995

Education

Yale University, J.D., graduated 1977
Harvard University, AB

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Reviews

Elizabeth Sanchez

2 weeks ago

A master strategist for complex regulatory and First Amendment challenges

Our organization faced a multifaceted challenge involving SEC regulatory scrutiny that quickly escalated into a parallel First Amendment issue. Engaging Seth Waxman was the decisive move. His nearly five decades of experience, particularly in the precise areas where we needed counsel, were immediately apparent. He didn't just react; he constructed a forward-looking strategy that addressed both the regulatory enforcement and constitutional dimensions with equal authority. His deep understanding of how agencies operate and his strategic foresight, honed over a distinguished career, were invaluable. The recent recognition of his peers speaks volumes. The outcome was not merely favorable; it was strategically definitive, protecting our operations and principles. He is the epitome of a counselor.