Bird & Bird Welcomes Charles-Henri Caron as New Partner in Paris, Enhancing Life Sciences Expertise Following 16 Years at Hogan Lovells

Paris, France — Charles-Henri Caron has transitioned to Bird & Bird as a partner in its life sciences and healthcare practice, marking a significant career shift after 16 years at Hogan Lovells. His new role officially commenced on September 15. Caron’s move brings a wealth of experience in product liability to his new position. He previously served as counsel within Hogan Lovells’ international life sciences team, where he built a strong reputation for his expertise in handling complex legal issues related to product liability and mass torts. At Bird & Bird, Caron will focus on … Read more

Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Jordan Ponzo Perry to Join Delaware’s Court of Common Pleas, Highlighting Her Two Decades of Legal Expertise

WILMINGTON, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer has put forward the nomination of Jordan Ponzo Perry, Esq., for a judgeship on the Court of Common Pleas, highlighting her extensive legal background and commitment to public service. Ponzo Perry, a Wilmington native, brings nearly 20 years of legal expertise as both a criminal prosecutor and civil litigator. Currently serving as an Assistant County Attorney in New Castle County, Ponzo Perry represents the Department of Public Safety. In this role, she collaborates closely with law enforcement, emergency responders, and county officials, addressing a myriad of legal matters relevant … Read more

Faegre Drinker Strengthens West Coast Team with Tom Pack’s Expertise in Product Liability and Mass Torts

SAN FRANCISCO — Faegre Drinker has welcomed Tom Pack as a partner in its product liability and mass torts practice, significantly enhancing its San Francisco office’s capacity in this critical area of law. Pack’s appointment follows recent expansions in the firm’s West Coast operations, including the addition of former federal prosecutor Carolyn Fitzhugh McNiven in the fall and attorney Heather Burke earlier this year. With his extensive experience, Pack is expected to strengthen the firm’s product liability capabilities as it seeks to grow its presence in California. In his role, Pack will represent life sciences … Read more

Mayer Brown Boosts Mass Torts Expertise with Strategic Hires from WilmerHale amid Industry Shift

San Francisco, California – Mayer Brown has strengthened its mass torts practice with the addition of partners Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer, who have joined the firm from WilmerHale. This move marks a significant effort to bolster the firm’s legal expertise following the recent exit of a five-partner mass torts team to Jenner & Block. The hiring comes amid an increasing trend among major law firms to expand their capabilities in mass torts as they face a more sophisticated and well-financed plaintiffs’ bar in the environmental sector. Pujari pointed out that this trend translates to … Read more