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Justice Champion: McLennan County’s Tara Avants Honored as Baylor Law’s Young Lawyer of the Year

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MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Tara Avants, an Assistant District Attorney in McLennan County, has been recognized by Baylor Law School as the 2025 “Young Lawyer of the Year” for her dedicated work in the pursuit of justice and her commitment to mentoring law students. Avants leads the Crimes Against Children Unit in the District Attorney’s Office, having built her career as a prosecutor since graduating from Baylor Law in 2017. Over her tenure, she and her team have successfully prosecuted numerous cases, with more than thirty cases being tried before juries. The team, under Avants’ … Read more

Venable LLP Welcomes High-Profile Litigator Tara Pehush to Strengthen Its New York Team

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NEW YORK — Venable LLP has welcomed Tara Pehush as a new partner in its New York office, marking a significant addition to its Product Liability and Mass Torts Group. With nearly two decades of legal practice, Pehush brings a wealth of experience in products liability, commercial disputes, and toxic tort litigation and arbitration. Pehush, who has previously served clients across manufacturing, technology, and pharmaceutical sectors, specializes in risk management and complex appellate litigation. Her comprehensive legal experience has made her a vital asset in navigating high-stakes cases for her clients. Edward Boyle, co-chair of … Read more

Tara Pehush Appointed as New Partner at Venable’s New York Office, Enhancing Its Product Liability and Mass Torts Group

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New York, NY – Venable LLP has expanded its legal team with the addition of Tara Pehush as a partner in the New York office’s product liability and mass torts group. The firm, which made the announcement on Monday, is bolstering its capabilities in several key areas of litigation with Pehush’s hire. Pehush brings a wealth of experience in handling complex legal issues, particularly in the realms of products liability, commercial disputes, and toxic tort litigation. Her role at Venable will involve not only representing clients but also advising them on risk management strategies and … Read more

Innovative Attorney Tara Sutton Shines in Mass Tort Litigation, Securing Historic Settlements and Fighting for Justice

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Minneapolis, Minnesota – Tara Sutton, a partner at Robins Kaplan in Minneapolis, has established herself as an accomplished mass tort litigator. With a background in high-profile cases against Big Tobacco, she now leads the firm’s Mass Tort Group. Sutton’s dedication and legal expertise have led to significant victories in her career. One such victory occurred in 1998 when Sutton was part of a trial team representing the State of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in the Big Tobacco litigation. The team successfully alleged antitrust and consumer fraud claims against cigarette makers … Read more