Shay Dvoretzky

Shay Dvoretzky leads Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates’ Supreme Court and Appellate Practice, representing clients in high-stakes appellate litigation across the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appellate courts, and state appellate courts. With over 20 arguments before the Supreme Court—including nine since 2020—he is regarded as one of the nation’s most active and accomplished appellate advocates. His recent victories span constitutional, administrative, and commercial law, setting precedent in cases involving federal preemption, arbitration enforcement, civil rights, and statutory interpretation.

Mr. Dvoretzky earned his J.D. from Yale Law School in 2000, where he was a Coker Fellow and Olin Fellow and received the William Wang Prize in Corporate Law. He holds a B.A. from Yale University, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, awarded in 1995.

Mr. Dvoretzky’s appellate work includes representing Fortune 500 companies, sovereign entities, and public institutions. Notable wins include defending major airlines in regulatory challenges, securing enforcement of arbitration awards under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, and protecting corporate interests in antitrust, ERISA, and tax litigation. His strategic guidance often begins at the trial stage, where he shapes litigation for successful appellate outcomes. His writing and oral advocacy have earned praise from Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Law360, and The National Law Journal.

Before joining Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates, Shay Dvoretzky clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and Judge J. Michael Luttig of the Fourth Circuit. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and a member of the American Law Institute. He maintains a strong pro bono practice and was recognized with the 2025 Burton Award for Distinguished Legal Writing. With a reputation for clarity, precision, and strategic brilliance, Mr. Dvoretzky continues to shape appellate law at the highest levels.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
• Member, American Law Institute
• Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers

Licensed State

• New York
• District of Columbia

Education

• Yale Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  BA with Summa Cum Laude

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