Marlena Gutierrez

Marlena represents businesses of all sizes in complex commercial disputes. Her experience includes litigating contract cases involving cloud-based software, technology services, telehealth, hospitality, entertainment venues, and national restaurant operations. She brings a practical, business-first approach to high-stakes litigation, helping clients navigate multi-party actions, vendor conflicts, employer-side employment matters, and business tort claims that threaten core operations.

With significant experience in matters involving software development, telecommunications, logistics, and the hospitality and service industries, Marlena understands the legal and operational pressures businesses face when litigation arises. She works directly with executives, in-house counsel, and ownership teams to develop litigation strategies that not only address the claims at issue but also align with broader business objectives.

Marlena’s skills across all phases of litigation – including first- and second-chair trial experience – enable her to guide clients through each stage of a business dispute. From pre-suit negotiations to trial, she delivers tailored, strategic counsel focused on achieving each client’s unique goals.