Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP’s product liability and mass tort practice defends companies in high-exposure MDLs, coordinated proceedings, and class actions. Practice heads, including Yahonnes Cleary and Kimberly Branscome, lead matters nationwide. In New York, Cleary represents clients in MDL proceedings arising from alleged personal injuries resulting from exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) used in electrical and industrial products and building materials. In Los Angeles, Branscome defends a social media platform against claims alleging design defects, inadequate safety controls, and deceptive business practices. Bob Atkins, based in New York, represents clients in MDL litigation involving hair straightening products and related health claims. Jonathan Tam, in Los Angeles, serves as lead trial counsel in mesothelioma cases tied to talc products, while Gregory Laufer, in New York, defends asbestos-related product liability and negligence claims.