Williams & Connolly LLP

Operating from Washington DC, Williams & Connolly LLP’s product liability, mass tort, and class actions practice has extensive experience across consumer product, pharmaceutical, and environmental litigation. The firm represents clients at all litigation stages, including trials, appeals, and resolution counsel, and regularly handles high-profile class actions and MDLs. The firm has a broad client base including major corporations in pharma, tech, medical devices, and consumer products. Recent highlights include defending Tyco Fire Products in fire-fighting foam MDL litigation, and representing Google and YouTube in social media addiction lawsuits. Joe Petrosinelli , co-chair of the products liability practice, brings extensive trial and arbitration experience in product liability, mass tort, and complex commercial disputes, successfully representing manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical devices, and military hardware globally. As chair of the food, beverage, and pet practice, David Forkner is a seasoned litigator specializing in complex litigation and class actions. His expertise spans products liability, antitrust, healthcare, and trade secrets, earning successful outcomes in high-stakes cases nationwide.