Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher signed on about four years ago to represent Uber Technologies Inc. in class action lawsuits alleging the company misclassified drivers as independent contractors. At the time, Uber was facing a certified class, a looming trial date and tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars in potential back pay and benefits, had drivers been found to be employees.

Fast-forward to September 2018: Gibson’s team, including D.C. partner Joshua Lipshutz, won a Ninth Circuit ruling reversing the district court’s class certification decision and compelling the drivers to arbitrate their claims.