DLA Piper Strengthens Texas Team with High-Profile Tort Litigator from King & Spalding

Austin, Texas — DLA Piper has recently bolstered its Austin office by recruiting a well-regarded product liability and mass torts specialist from King & Spalding, marking another significant shift in Texas’ dynamic legal market. This move is part of a broader trend of lateral hires among top law firms in the region, signaling a competitive push to enhance legal expertise in key practice areas. The newly acquired expert, whose extensive background in handling complex litigation cases will be put to full use at DLA Piper, underscores the firm’s strategic intent to deepen its bench strength … Read more

Prominent Trial Lawyer Joins King & Spalding’s Miami Team, Bolsters Product Liability Expertise

Miami, FL — A significant career move has occurred within the legal field as a renowned trial attorney and former partner of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has transitioned to a new role at King & Spalding LLP. The experienced litigator joins the firm’s product liability and mass torts practice group in Miami, marking a notable shift in his professional trajectory. This strategic hire highlights King & Spalding’s ambition to strengthen its litigation team and expand its capabilities in handling complex product liability and mass tort cases. The arrival of the former Orrick partner is … Read more

Panel of Experts Discuss: Boulder Jury Deliberates on King Soopers Trial Outcome

Boulder, CO – A pivotal trial is underway in Boulder where a jury will soon determine the outcome of the King Soopers shooting case that galvanized the community last year. The trial concerns the accused, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, who faces multiple charges including murder following the incident on March 22, 2021, where 10 people lost their lives. As the jury deliberates, legal experts emphasize the complex nature of high-profile cases such as this one. The decision hinges not just on assessing the facts of the shooting, but also interpreting mental health evaluations and the … Read more

King & Spalding Recognized as Finalist in Litigation Departments of the Year for Excellence in Products Liability and Mass Torts

New York, NY – King & Spalding, a leading law firm known for handling significant product liability and mass tort cases, has been recognized as a finalist in the Litigation Department of the Year awards. Kristen Fournier, a partner at the firm, responded to queries about the department’s formidable achievements over the past year, attributing their successful track record to their comprehensive approach to crises and complex legal challenges faced by their clients. The firm boasts a robust method that is both proactive and responsive, ideally positioned for clients who find themselves on the brink … Read more