King & Spalding, a distinguished international law firm, has fortified its Product Liability and Mass Torts practice with the recent addition of a prominent four-member partner team. This group includes Kim Bueno, Amy Pepke, Christopher Cowan, and Tara Blake, who are seasoned in high-profile pharmaceutical and medical device litigation. The team’s move, from Butler Snow to King & Spalding, marks a significant bolstering of the firm’s legal prowess in various complex litigation sectors.
The newly integrated team is lauded for their exceptional trial abilities and their solid track record across national courtrooms. Tracie Renfroe, co-leader of King & Spalding’s Product Liability and Mass Torts practice, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, noting the extensive prior collaborative experience with Bueno and her team which has proven their capabilities handsomely.
Kim Bueno, who is based in Austin along with Christopher Cowan, is recognized nationally as a trailblazing trial lawyer, particularly noted for her work in complex commercial disputes involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices. She is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been honored by both Chambers USA and The Legal 500 US. Amy Pepke and Tara Blake, stationed in Houston, bring a robust appellate prowess and a seasoned perspective in mass tort litigation, enhancing the firm’s strategic positioning in the industry.
Mike Stenglein, managing partner of the Austin office, highlighted the strategic fit of the new members with King & Spalding’s existing practices, projecting immediate and considerable synergies. He emphasized the potential for expanded service offerings beyond their traditional focus areas, tapping into new sectors like technology.
Bueno herself articulated the strategic alignment with King & Spalding’s vast network, noting the shared clientele and previous collaborations that forecast a seamless integration into the firm. She expressed excitement about leveraging the firm’s extensive national and international framework to further elevate their practice.
Each member of the incoming team has a distinguished background. Amy Pepke, previously chair of the Appellate and Written Advocacy Group at Butler Snow, holds a J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law and brings over 20 years of specialized legal experience. Christopher Cowan, well-versed in product liability defense and an array of commercial litigation setups, is an alumnus of the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law. Tara Blake, dealing extensively with mass tort litigation processes across the U.S, holds a J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law.
King & Spalding represents a broad spectrum of clients globally, including numerous Fortune Global 100 companies. With around 1,300 lawyers across offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the firm has managed to consistently stand out for its uncompromising quality and the impactful results delivered across various legal spectrums.
Renfroe, buoyed by the influx of top-tier legal talent, anticipates not only fortifying their standing in traditional sectors but also carving out new pathways in emergent sectors spurred by this integration. The collective expertise of these new partners substantially enhances King & Spalding’s strategic capabilities, promising a new chapter of growth and legal excellence.
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