Mass

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

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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

Legal Luminary Samir D. Parikh to Lead National Discussions on Mass Torts and Bankruptcy Restructuring in 2024 Symposium

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Chicago, Illinois — Samir D. Parikh, a prominent figure in legal scholarship, specializes in business law and bankruptcy issues, with a comprehensive focus that includes mass tort restructurings, fraudulent transfer law, and the complexities of municipal distress. His expertise has positioned him as a leading voice in discussions surrounding corporate accountability and financial reconstruction. Parikh’s contributions to the legal field have gained national recognition, particularly in the areas of mass torts and business reorganizations. In 2024, he will co-organize the Cornell Law Review’s symposium titled “Mass Torts Inferno: New Battle Lines in the Resolution Debate.” … Read more

Mayer Brown Strengthens Mass Torts Team with Strategic Hire of Environmental Litigators from WilmerHale

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San Francisco, Calif. — Mayer Brown has strengthened its mass torts practice by welcoming partners Davina Pujari and Chris Rheinheimer, both of whom previously worked at WilmerHale. Their arrival signals a strategic move for the firm, especially following the loss of a five-partner mass torts team to Jenner & Block earlier this year. The addition of these two experienced lawyers reflects a larger trend among major law firms seeking to bolster their capabilities in the mass torts sector. Pujari specializes in environmental law, white-collar defense, and crisis management, while Rheinheimer brings expertise in complex litigation … Read more

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

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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