Samantha Drysdale helps clients navigate business-critical litigation, with a focus on commercial disputes and matters requiring immediate relief. Known for her tactical mindset, she drives outcomes from the earliest stages of litigation through trial.

Her experience spans industries and includes complex cases involving trade secret misappropriation, fraud, false advertising, breach of contract, defamation, and interference with business relationships. She is particularly skilled in leveraging restraining orders as strategic tools, securing legal protections while creating leverage that often leads to meaningful remedies or early resolution.

Sam’s litigation work has yielded multimillion-dollar wins, including a $94.5 million judgment in a contractual interference case, a $12 million fraud judgment for an employer, and an $8 million award tied to a promissory note. She aligns litigation strategy with broader business priorities, balancing assertive advocacy with risk, cost, and reputational concerns.

A former summer associate at the firm, Sam now co-chairs the Associate Liaison Committee and previously led the Women Attorneys of MR. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the Orange County Sports Commission, where her leadership reflects a commitment to mentorship, community engagement, and a strong, inclusive firm culture.