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Based in the Chicago office of Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP, Tarek Ismail is an experienced litigator with clients in the pharma and medical science space. His work includes the continued representation of Merck & Co Inc. in defense against an antitrust MDL relating to the settlement of a patent case in 2010, which plaintiffs alleged violated federal and state antitrust laws, and which was settled during trial – following his success, he has been retained by Merck for related opt-out Zetia litigation. He is also advising Gilead Sciences in a mass tort consolidated in California regarding side-effects of antiretroviral medication.
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Litigation
Position
- Partner, Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP
Memberships
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only legal association made up of attorneys considered by judges and peers to be among the best trial lawyers
- Fellow, International Society of Barristers, an invitation-only society made up of the era’s best advocates committed to preserving the ideals of jury trials, the adversarial system, and an independent judiciary
- Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America’s Trial Lawyer Honorary Society, an invitation-only membership known for “its excellence in trial and appellate work, its integrity in practice, and its commitment to diversity throughout every aspect of the profession of law and the administration of justice”
Education
- University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., summa cum laude)
- Carleton College (B.A., Economics)
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‘Tarek Ismail is a truly go-to first chair trial lawyer, with consistently exceptional trial skills. He is also a top-notch strategic thinker.’
‘Tarek Ismail has impeccable judgment.’