Tyler B. Burns is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Department, focusing his practice on securities enforcement and corporate governance litigation matters. He also has experience with matters involving insurance coverage, bankruptcy fraud, evidentiary issues, prevailing wage laws, land use and zoning, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Prior to joining the firm, Tyler served as a law clerk to the Honorable Juan R. Sánchez, Chief United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and as an intern for the Honorable Joel H. Slomsky, United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
During law school, Tyler was a volunteer for the Military Assistance Project, where he assisted veterans in regaining control of their financial status through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Judicial Clerkships
Hon. Juan R. Sánchez, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2018-2020
Judicial Internships
Hon. Joel H. Slomsky, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2016-2017
Publications
“And They Sayin’ It’s Because of the Internet: Applying the de minimis Exception to Digital Sound Sampling in the Wake of VMG Salsoul, LLC v. Ciccone” 10 Drexel L. Rev. 445, 2018
Credentials
Education
Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2018)
Associate Editor, Drexel Law Review
Dean’s Award for Outstanding Performance as a Law Student
Recipient of 12 CALI Excellence for the Future/Best Student Performance Awards
Pennsylvania State University (B.S., A.D.C.J, 2015)
Admissions
Delaware
Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania