Experience 

Archis A. Parasharami, a litigation partner in Mayer Brown’s Washington office, is a co-chair of the firm’s Consumer Litigation & Class Action practice and a member of the firm’s Supreme Court & Appellate practice. 

Archis has been involved with more than 40 class action matters in federal and state courts around the country.  He brings substantial experience to all aspects of defense against consumer class action lawsuits, with a particular focus on strategy issues and critical motions seeking the dismissal of class actions or opposing class certification.  Archis is also adept at seeking removal of state court class action lawsuits to federal court under the Class Action Fairness Act.

Archis has been recognized for his skills in drafting and litigating the enforcement of arbitration agreements, with a particular emphasis on consumer contracts. He has advised businesses on drafting arbitration clauses in a wide variety of settings.  Reflecting his capabilities in this area, Archis has authored or co-authored a number of articles on arbitration for such publications as the Journal of International Arbitration, Counsel to Counsel and Dispute Resolution Journal.

Archis maintains a substantial appellate practice, drafting briefs in the US Supreme Court, federal and state appellate courts, and trial courts around the country.  Among other things, Archis has prepared merits and amicus briefs in leading appellate cases involving class action and arbitration issues.

Archis also advises and represents clients on legislative matters.  His practice in this area focuses on how substantive business and legal issues intersect with the public policy-making environment.

While at Mayer Brown, Archis has undertaken a number of pro bono matters, including public policy work on human rights issues and serving on the Hindu American Foundation’s Legal Advisory team.  Archis is also a member of the amicus committee of the North American South Asian Bar Association.

Archis joined Mayer Brown in 2003 after clerking for Judge Leonard I. Garth of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Education 

Harvard Law School, JD, cum laude, 2001; Co-Executive Editor for Student Authors, Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review • Princeton University, AB, summa cum laude, 1997

Admitted

• US Supreme Court, 2010
• US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 2008
• US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2007
• US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2006
• US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 2003
• US District Court for the District of Nebraska, 2010
• US District Court for Eastern District of Michigan, 2009
• US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 2008
• US District Court for the District of Columbia, 2004
• District of Columbia, 2002
• New York, 2002