James Shepherd at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP leads Shook’s national litigation efforts for Bayer in the complex Roundup herbicide litigation. Shepherd coordinates a large legal team handling all aspects of the cases – from trial strategy to appeals – and has led multiple jury trials resulting in favorable outcomes. With deep expertise in product liability, Shepherd continues to play a key role in this landmark litigation, with upcoming trials scheduled through 2025. Shepherd is also active in cases on behalf of a diverse range of other clients in fields such as logistics and property management.
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Key clients
- Bayer
- Carriage Services
- Continental Grain Company
- Park Lawn Corporation
- Organ OX
Work highlights
Serving as national counsel for Bayer/Monsanto in mass tort litigation involving Roundup, overseeing a 100-lawyer team defending tens of thousands of claims alleging cancer from Roundup use.