Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Litigation; Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation

Partner

Responsible for case coordination, expert and legal strategy, and law and motions in numerous MDL and state-court proceedings involving pharmaceutical products, medical devices and consumer products. Has extensive appellate experience before state and federal courts of appeals and frequently advises clients on appellate strategy. Has been involved in several major federal legislative efforts and has written extensively on class action and tort reform issues. Speaks frequently at seminars and symposia on litigation-related issues, including numerous appearances before industry groups, legal and tort reform organizations and judicial conferences.

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1996 (magna cum laude; Order of the Coif; Georgetown Metropolitan Club Award for Academic Excellence) M.S., Columbia University, 1991 B.A., Columbia University, 1988 (magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa)