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Homsher, Claire

Claire Homsher

Senior Managing Associate
  • Commercial Litigation and Disputes
  • Supreme Court, Appellate, and Litigation Strategies

Biography

CLAIRE HOMSHER focuses her practice on complex civil litigation in state and federal courts across the United States and in all phases of litigation, including pre-litigation counseling, critical motion practice, discovery, and appeals

Claire represents clients in a wide range of commercial disputes including, among other matters, breach of contract, intellectual property issues, and insurance litigation, particularly in the healthcare industry.

Prior to joining Sidley, Claire clerked for the Honorable Catharina Haynes of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the Honorable Jane J. Boyle of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Claire earned her J.D. with honors from the University of Texas School of Law, where she served as managing editor of the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal and was elected to the Order of the Coif. Before attending law school, Claire earned her M.A. in advertising from the University of Texas at Austin and her B.A. in English literature from Washington University in St. Louis.

Community Involvement

Membership & Activities

  • Washington D.C. Associate Co-Leader, SidleyWomen

Credentials

Admissions & Certifications
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, E.D. of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, W.D. of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, N.D. of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, S.D. of Texas
  • District of Columbia
  • Texas
Education
  • The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2017, with honors, Order of the Coif
  • University of Texas at Austin, M.A., 2012
  • Washington University in St. Louis, B.A., 2009
Clerkships
  • Catharina Haynes, U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit (2018-2019)
  • Jane J. Boyle, U.S. District Court, N.D. of Texas (2017-2018)