Ranking tables
Product Liability & Mass Torts | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Douglas R. Marvin Williams & Connolly LLP20 Years Ranked
John H Beisner Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates21 Years Ranked
Kenneth J Parsigian Latham & Watkins LLP23 Years Ranked
Nina M Gussack Troutman Pepper Locke LLP21 Years Ranked
Philip Beck Bartlit Beck LLP24 Years Ranked
Robert C Heim Dechert LLP24 Years Ranked
Theodore VH Mayer Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP21 Years Ranked
Allison Brown Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
Anand Agneshwar Arnold & Porter14 Years Ranked
Diane P Sullivan Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP21 Years Ranked
Heidi K. Hubbard Williams & Connolly LLP19 Years Ranked
Loren H Brown DLA Piper LLP (US)18 Years Ranked
Mark S Cheffo Dechert LLP20 Years Ranked
Michael X Imbroscio Covington & Burling LLP13 Years Ranked
Paul W Schmidt Covington & Burling LLP18 Years Ranked
Phyllis A Jones Covington & Burling LLP11 Years Ranked
Robert C Brock Kirkland & Ellis LLP19 Years Ranked
Shayna Cook Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP9 Years Ranked
Andrew T Bayman King & Spalding LLP17 Years Ranked
Arthur Brown Arnold & Porter15 Years Ranked
Brian L. Stekloff Wilkinson Stekloff LLP7 Years Ranked
Craig Thompson Venable LLP11 Years Ranked
David E Dukes Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP24 Years Ranked
Heidi Levine Sidley Austin LLP12 Years Ranked
Hildy Sastre DLA Piper LLP (US)12 Years Ranked
James F. Murdica Barnes & Thornburg LLP11 Years Ranked
Jessica Davidson Kirkland & Ellis LLP17 Years Ranked
Joe W Tomaselli Jr Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP18 Years Ranked
Kim Bueno Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
Kristen R Fournier Kirkland & Ellis LLP11 Years Ranked
Robert Adams Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP23 Years Ranked
Sean P Fahey Troutman Pepper Locke LLP16 Years Ranked
Stephanie E Parker Jones Day18 Years Ranked
William Gage Butler Snow LLP10 Years Ranked- James M CampbellCampbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C.
Andrea Pierson Faegre Drinker8 Years Ranked
Charles W Cohen Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP18 Years Ranked
Daniel Ring Jenner & Block LLP14 Years Ranked
Debra E Pole Sidley Austin LLP20 Years Ranked
James C Fitzpatrick Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP18 Years Ranked
Jennifer Saulino Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
John Hooper King & Spalding LLP14 Years Ranked
Ken Baum Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP9 Years Ranked
Kimberly Branscome Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP7 Years Ranked
Lauren S Colton Hogan Lovells US LLP17 Years Ranked
Michael Brown Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP9 Years Ranked
Michael Olsen Mayer Brown LLP11 Years Ranked
Michael Zogby Barnes & Thornburg LLP7 Years Ranked
Pamela Yates Arnold & Porter14 Years Ranked
Paul E. Boehm Sidley Austin LLP9 Years Ranked
Peter A Bicks Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP21 Years Ranked
Sabrina Strong O'Melveny & Myers LLP6 Years Ranked
Sherry Knutson Tucker Ellis LLP12 Years Ranked
Stephen D Brody O'Melveny & Myers LLP6 Years Ranked
Theodore J Boutrous Jr Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP23 Years Ranked
Tripp Haston Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP18 Years Ranked
William Hoffman Arnold & Porter13 Years Ranked
William P Geraghty Wilkinson Stekloff LLP21 Years Ranked
Andrew Kaplan Crowell & Moring LLP5 Years Ranked
Barry Boise Troutman Pepper Locke LLP3 Years Ranked
Brian O'Donoghue Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP3 Years Ranked
Bruce Parker Venable LLP15 Years Ranked
Christopher Campbell DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
Francis A Citera Greenberg Traurig, LLP8 Years Ranked
Geoffrey Wyatt Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
Joseph Cohen Porter Hedges LLP6 Years Ranked
Julie Park Morrison Foerster6 Years Ranked
Kara McCall Alston & Bird LLP6 Years Ranked
Kaspar J. Stoffelmayr Bartlit Beck LLP7 Years Ranked
Keri Arnold Wilkinson Stekloff LLP3 Years Ranked
Lauren R Goldman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP6 Years Ranked
Lyn P Pruitt DLA Piper LLP (US)18 Years Ranked
Matthew Holian DLA Piper LLP (US)12 Years Ranked
Meghan Rohling Kelly Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
Melissa A. Geist Reed Smith LLP10 Years Ranked- Michael O'Donnell Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP18 Years Ranked
Michelle Ramirez Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
Orlando R. Richmond Butler Snow LLP12 Years Ranked
Rebecca Weinstein Bacon Bartlit Beck LLP10 Years Ranked
Richard B North Jr Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP6 Years Ranked
Richard T. Bernardo Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates6 Years Ranked- Robert J Herrington Greenberg Traurig, LLP4 Years Ranked
Susan M Sharko Faegre Drinker21 Years Ranked
Thomas Yoo Polsinelli PC5 Years Ranked
William Monahan Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked- Kim MooreIrwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC
Adam Hoeflich Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP22 Years Ranked
Alan Rothman Sidley Austin LLP2 Years Ranked
Alyson Bustamante Jones Butler Snow LLP2 Years Ranked
Amanda S. Kitts Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP3 Years Ranked
Andrew Tauber Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP11 Years Ranked
Anne Marie Ellis Buchalter, LLP2 Years Ranked
Cara Edwards DLA Piper LLP (US)6 Years Ranked
Emily Ullman Covington & Burling LLP5 Years Ranked
Eric Rumanek Troutman Pepper Locke LLP8 Years Ranked
Erin Bosman Morrison Foerster3 Years Ranked- Joe G Hollingsworth Hollingsworth LLP3 Years Ranked
Leslie M Smith Kirkland & Ellis17 Years Ranked
Manuel F Cachán Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates3 Years Ranked- Michael T. Williams Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP12 Years Ranked
Nancy Erfle Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP8 Years Ranked
Paul G Cereghini Bowman and Brooke LLP19 Years Ranked
Renee Smith Kirkland & Ellis6 Years Ranked
Richard Goetz O'Melveny & Myers LLP20 Years Ranked
Sandra Edwards Winston Taylor LLP2 Years Ranked- Sara Thompson Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
Stephen J McConnell Reed Smith LLP2 Years Ranked
William J. Beausoleil Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP6 Years Ranked- Quentin F. Urquhart JrIrwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC
- William J ConroyCampbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C.
Amy Fisher McCarter & English, LLP4 Years Ranked
Andrew Rima Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP2 Years Ranked
Craig Mayfield Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP5 Years Ranked
Daniel Pariser Arnold & Porter4 Years Ranked
Emma Ross Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP3 Years Ranked- Eric Lasker Hollingsworth LLP1 Years Ranked
Geoffrey Drake King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked
Glenn Kerner Greenberg Traurig, LLP12 Years Ranked
Halli Cohn Troutman Pepper Locke LLP4 Years Ranked
Jan E Dodd Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP20 Years Ranked
Kimberly B. Martin Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP6 Years Ranked
Lindsey Boney Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP6 Years Ranked
Michael Zellers Tucker Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
Milli Kanani Hansen Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
Mollie Benedict Tucker Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked- Peter W Herzog III Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP5 Years Ranked
Philip A Pfeffer Jones Day2 Years Ranked
Richard E Sarver Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C.23 Years Ranked
Steven B. Weisburd Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP4 Years Ranked
Terri Reiskin Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP6 Years Ranked
Yahonnes Cleary Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP1 Years Ranked- Douglas J. MooreIrwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC
Cali Arat Wilkinson Stekloff LLP2 Years Ranked
Charissa N. Walker Tucker Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
Crystal Parker Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP2 Years Ranked
David Sneed Covington & Burling LLP2 Years Ranked
Gregory Halperin Covington & Burling LLP2 Years Ranked
TaCara Harris King & Spalding LLP1 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople

S Douglas R. Marvin
Williams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Senior Statespeople | 20 Years RankedDouglas Marvin is a longstanding practitioner with significant experience as national coordinating counsel in mass torts.
S John H Beisner
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedJohn Beisner is considered to be one of the country's premier product liability and consumer class action attorneys, with the ability to handle complex MDLs and appellate litigation. He has conducted a number of ground-breaking cases ranging from toxic torts and personal injury claims through to medical devices.

S Kenneth J Parsigian
Latham & Watkins LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedKenneth Parsigian offers notable expertise in mass torts arising from the tobacco industry, in which he represents a number of leading clients. He is also skilled in federal pharmaceutical cases.
S Nina M Gussack
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedNina Gussack attracts widespread recognition for her longstanding presence in pharmaceutical and medical device mass torts. She acts as trial counsel and national coordinator in both class actions and MDLs.
S Philip Beck
Bartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years RankedPhilip Beck is a highly experienced trial lawyer who acts both for individuals and major corporations on a number of high-profile product liability cases.
S Robert C Heim
Dechert LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years RankedRobert Heim is a well-respected trial lawyer who has acted on a number of significant product liability cases in pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
S Theodore VH Mayer
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedTheodore Mayer acts for clients defending against medical and pharmaceutical MDLs. He is particularly active in disputes involving pharmaceuticals, vaccines and blood products.
Eminent Practitioners

E Madeleine McDonoughShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 7 Years RankedMadeleine McDonough is currently serving as the firm's chair and draws on a strong background in the sciences, leveraging her expertise to advise clients across the space on product liability and personal injury cases.
Star Individuals
Beth A Wilkinson
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Star Individuals | 19 Years RankedBeth Wilkinson is a highly acclaimed trial lawyer with unparalleled expertise acting as lead trial counsel in bet-the-company pharmaceutical MDLs.
Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Williams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Star Individuals | 10 Years RankedJoseph Petrosinelli is a leading figure in disputes across federal and state courts, frequently defending against major MDLs for clients, particularly in pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.
Lori G Cohen
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Star Individuals | 20 Years RankedLori Cohen is a market-leading trial lawyer with a formidable reputation in defending pharmaceutical and medical device mass torts, as well as toxic tort and consumer product litigation.
Tarek Ismail
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Star Individuals | 20 Years RankedTarek Ismail is esteemed for his handling of high-profile pharmaceutical product liability cases. He is also highlighted for his work in medical device litigation and toxic torts alongside his strength in antitrust class actions.
Band 1

1 Allison Brown
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedAllison Brown is a leading trial lawyer who represents clients in mass torts, class actions and MDLs across the products space, including acting for multinational pharmaceutical companies.

1 Anand Agneshwar
Arnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedAnand Agneshwar is impressively active in the pharmaceutical sector, where he has acted for major national clients in several MDLs and consumer fraud litigation.
1 Diane P Sullivan
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedDiane Sullivan is an esteemed trial lawyer with experience acting as lead counsel on numerous market-leading mass torts. Alongside her experience in representing Fortune 500 companies on nationwide talc litigation, she is also active in environmental and natural resource cases.
1 Heidi K. Hubbard
Williams & Connolly LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedHeidi Hubbard remains first-choice trial counsel for clients facing significant MDLs, and is widely considered to be a leading figure in mass torts within the pharmaceutical space.
1 Loren H Brown
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedLoren Brown is a highly respected trial lawyer who is best known for his strengths in pharmaceutical mass torts and medical device cases.
1 Mark S Cheffo
Dechert LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMark Cheffo is highly experienced as both national coordinator and trial counsel for numerous mass torts in the pharmaceutical and environmental spaces.
1 Michael X Imbroscio
Covington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedMichael Imbroscio is renowned for his strengths in strategy and briefing on mass torts, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.
1 Paul W Schmidt
Covington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedPaul Schmidt is highly experienced both in trial and at appeal, with particular strength in pharmaceutical litigation and toxic torts. He co-chairs Covington & Burling's product liability and mass torts practice.

1 Phyllis A Jones
Covington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedPhyllis Jones is an esteemed trial lawyer in pharmaceutical defense, with a caseload that includes opioid litigation.
1 Robert C Brock
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedRobert Brock is a highly esteemed trial lawyer with notable experience across high-profile MDLs. He has achieved successful defense verdicts across the pharmaceutical, automobile and life science industries.
1 Shayna Cook
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedShayna Cook is a prominent trial lawyer with a strong track record as lead counsel in MDLs, frequently acting for major pharmaceutical corporations.
Band 2

2 Andrew T Bayman
King & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedAndrew Bayman acts for a number of major pharmaceutical companies on their most significant product liability cases. He is especially active in federal courts, where he has acted on market-leading MDLs in the life sciences sector.
2 Arthur Brown
Arnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedArthur Brown is esteemed for acting as national counsel for major pharmaceutical companies in large-scale mass torts, including Bayer, Pfizer and AstraZeneca.
2 Brian L. Stekloff
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedBrian Stekloff has a significant reputation for acting as a trial lawyer across a number of mass torts, including on major pharmaceutical litigation.
2 Craig Thompson
Venable LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedCraig Thompson is best known for his strengths in medical device and drug cases, in which he often acts as national counsel.
2 David E Dukes
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 24 Years RankedDavid Dukes leads on several major MDLs in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as handling environmental cases. He is also accomplished in litigation within the technology sector.
2 Heidi Levine
Sidley Austin LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedHeidi Levine frequently acts as national counsel for pharmaceutical companies on high-profile MDLs. She handles matters across pretrial, trial and resolution.
2 Hildy Sastre
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedHildy Sastre regularly defends clients in major trials across the medical device, tobacco and pharmaceutical industries. Her caseload includes pelvic mesh and hip implant litigation.
2 James F. Murdica
Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedJames Murdica chairs Barnes & Thornburg's product liability group and acts on multiple mass torts in the pharmaceutical and medical device arenas.
2 Jessica Davidson
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedJessica Davidson (formerly Miller) is highly regarded for her work across product liability MDLs and consumer class actions, frequently representing major international corporations.

2 Joe W Tomaselli Jr
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedJoe Tomaselli is best known for his ability to lead expert science groups in constructing defense cases for high-profile life science entities.
2 Kim Bueno
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedKim Bueno comes recommended for her trial capabilities, regularly acting for life sciences clients in complex large-scale litigation and personal injury claims.
2 Kristen R Fournier
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedKristen Fournier regularly acts as national coordinating counsel for major corporate clients in toxic torts, typically those relating to asbestos and chemical exposure.
2 Robert AdamsShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 23 Years RankedRobert Adams is an experienced trial lawyer who regularly acts as first chair across a range of product liability cases, with particular expertise in pharmaceutical MDLs.
2 Sean P Fahey
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedSean Fahey has experience handling MDLs across a wide range of areas, including pharmaceutical and medical device mass torts, class actions and concussion litigation.
2 Stephanie E Parker
Jones Day | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedStephanie Parker co-leads the firm's business and tort litigation practice, and oversees its product liability litigation practice. She is an eminent trial lawyer in tobacco and in pharmaceutical trials.
2 William Gage
Butler Snow LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedWilliam Gage is renowned for acting as lead counsel for major pharmaceutical trial companies in large MDLs, drawing particular praise for his achievements in pelvic mesh litigation.- James M CampbellCampbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C. | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 2
Band 3

3 Andrea Pierson
Faegre Drinker | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years RankedAndrea Pierson has garnered a strong reputation for medical device MDLs, including those regarding pelvic mesh products and knee replacements.
3 Charles W Cohen
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedCharles Cohen has a strong reputation in life sciences product liability, with experience representing domestic and international clients in pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.
3 Daniel Ring
Jenner & Block LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedDaniel Ring offers strong expertise in advising medical clients on major mass tort claims. He also acts on putative class actions regarding concussion injuries as well as acting for chemical companies in toxic torts.
3 Debra E Pole
Sidley Austin LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedDebra Pole has a longstanding career as a trial lawyer in MDLs and mass torts across both state and federal courts. Her practice includes toxic torts and consumer fraud claims in the life sciences sector.
3 James C Fitzpatrick
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedJames Fitzpatrick frequently defends pharmaceutical clients against high-profile MDLs on a national and international scale. He is especially well-versed in defending litigation involving vaccines.

3 Jennifer Saulino
Sidley Austin LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedJennifer Saulino is sought after for her deep experience as trial counsel defending clients in high-stakes toxic tort and pharmaceutical matters. She co-leads the product liability practice at Sidley Austin.

3 John Hooper
King & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedJohn Hooper represents major international companies on product liability cases across state and federal courts involving automotive and toxic tort concerns, as well as acting on consumer class actions.
3 Ken Baum
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedKen Baum is experienced in advising on the scientific aspects of drug and medical device litigation, as well as handling expert witness preparation during major MDLs.
3 Kimberly Branscome
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedKimberly Branscome is a well-regarded trial lawyer who has amassed a broad range of experience in mass torts and class actions. Her skills range from personal injury lawsuits in the automotive industry to toxic torts.
3 Lauren S Colton
Hogan Lovells US LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedLauren Colton leads Hogan Lovells' products law group and is commended for her handling of mass torts and class actions arising from the life sciences and pharmaceutical space.
3 Michael Brown
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedMichael Brown is an experienced trial lawyer who offers strength across the space, regularly handling toxic tort, pharmaceutical and personal injury claims.
3 Michael Olsen
Mayer Brown LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedMichael Olsen comes recommended for his handling of environmental matters, pharmaceutical cases, concussion-related litigation and toxic torts. He frequently acts as lead trial counsel for major multinational companies.
3 Michael Zogby
Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMichael Zogby acts on pharmaceutical litigation as well as mass torts in medical devices, frequently serving as coordinating counsel and trial counsel.
3 Pamela Yates
Arnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedPamela Yates is best recognized in the market for her skills at trial, frequently handling major pharmaceutical MDLs, including opioid litigation, as well as toxic tort matters.
3 Paul E. Boehm
Sidley Austin LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedPaul Boehm is a skilled litigator who is well-versed in representing major multinational companies in product liability cases ranging from pharmaceutical litigation to toxic torts.

3 Peter A Bicks
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedPeter Bicks is highly regarded for his representation of Fortune 500 companies in matters such as major MDLs in the talc space. He is especially active in personal injury lawsuits and primarily acts as strategic counsel on these matters.
3 Sabrina StrongO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedSabrina Strong comes recommended for her representation of clients in high-stakes product litigation and consumer class actions, typically acting for those in the life sciences space.
3 Sherry Knutson
Tucker Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedSherry Knutson is widely respected for her experience in high-profile product liability MDLs, regularly acting in pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.
3 Stephen D BrodyO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedStephen Brody has garnered an increasingly strong reputation after acting on high-profile product liability cases for major multinational companies.
3 Theodore J Boutrous Jr
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 23 Years RankedTheodore Boutrous boasts a distinguished appellate practice, while also being highly active in consumer class actions, personal injury cases and environmental torts.
3 Tripp Haston
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedTripp Haston is widely respected for acting both as national trial and coordinating counsel in major pharmaceutical mass torts and chemical litigation.
3 William Hoffman
Arnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedWilliam Hoffman is well regarded for his experience as coordinating counsel for pharmaceutical mass torts and market-leading MDLs.
3 William P Geraghty
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedWilliam Geraghty is highly regarded for his strength in defending mass torts in the medical device and tobacco sectors. He co-chairs the firm's product liability practice.
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4 Andrew Kaplan
Crowell & Moring LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedAndrew Kaplan is held in high regard for the caliber of his advocacy in product liability litigation. He serves as chair of the firm's mass tort, product and consumer litigation group.
4 Barry Boise
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBarry Boise is highlighted for his experienced representation of clients in complex product liability litigation involving pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
4 Brian O'Donoghue
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBrian O'Donoghue advises clients on a broad range of product liability litigation and has significant experience handling claims on behalf of large corporations.
4 Bruce Parker
Venable LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedBruce Parker frequently acts as national counsel on major pharmaceutical MDLs, with the ability to handle complex science and medical issues in these cases.
4 Christopher Campbell
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedChristopher Campbell chairs the firm's product liability and mass torts practice and possesses widespread experience in the space, including acting in a national coordinating role as well as providing trial and regulatory counsel.
4 Francis A Citera
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedFrancis Citera is a seasoned practitioner in the consumer class action space. He is experienced in both state and federal courts, and is also well versed in product safety and risk management issues. He co-chairs the product liability and mass torts practice.

4 Geoffrey Wyatt
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedGeoffrey Wyatt primarily handles large consumer class actions and mass torts, as well as being able to advise on complex appellate litigation.
4 Joseph Cohen
Porter Hedges LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedHouston-based Porter Hedges partner Joseph Cohen garners praise for his expert representation of former senior company employees in large MDLs and mass torts, as well as acting for clients facing personal injury claims.
4 Julie Park
Morrison Foerster | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedJulie Park advises on class actions and mass torts across the products landscape, while also being able to provide counsel on regulatory matters. She operates across Morrison Foerster's San Diego and San Francisco offices.
4 Kara McCall
Alston & Bird LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedKara McCall of Alston & Bird LLP comes recommended for her handling of consumer class actions, and acts for an impressive list of clients in the food, retail and manufacturing industries.

4 Kaspar J. Stoffelmayr
Bartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedKaspar Stoffelmayr is an esteemed practitioner in the market, recognized for his handling of mass torts across the pharmaceutical and toxic tort sectors.
4 Keri Arnold
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedKeri Arnold is an accomplished trial lawyer with a wealth of expertise in complex product liability claims. She has handled cases on behalf of major names in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors.
4 Lauren R Goldman
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedLauren Goldman represents notable consumer product manufacturers, with expertise in class actions and MDLs as well as appellate advocacy.

4 Lyn P Pruitt
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedLyn Pruitt is widely renowned for her considerable trial expertise and is frequently sought after for first-chair complex product liability trials and consumer class actions on behalf of pharmaceutical and medical device companies, among others.
4 Matthew Holian
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedMatthew Holian has developed an increasingly strong reputation for defending major pharmaceutical companies as national counsel in MDLs, handling everything from discovery to resolution.
4 Meghan Rohling Kelly
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMeghan Rohling Kelly is a highly experienced trial lawyer who regularly handles product liability disputes, representing clients from a wide range of sectors including manufacturers and large corporations.
4 Melissa A. Geist
Reed Smith LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedMelissa Geist is an expert trial lawyer who is experienced across both drug and medical device mass torts and MDLs. She regularly acts as national counsel in cases within the life sciences sector.4 Michael O'Donnell
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedMichael O'Donnell is experienced across both mass torts and consumer class actions, with additional expertise defending major corporations facing consumer product litigation.
4 Michelle Ramirez
Sidley Austin LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedMichelle Ramirez possesses strong experience representing clients in the pharmaceutical and medical devices space.
4 Orlando R. Richmond
Butler Snow LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedOrlando Richmond regularly serves as lead counsel and co-counsel on a range of mass tort litigations, including both pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts.
4 Rebecca Weinstein Bacon
Bartlit Beck LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedRebecca Weinstein Bacon is widely praised for her skills in product liability disputes, commercial cases and class actions. She is best recognized for advising major pharmaceutical clients in significant mass torts.
4 Richard B North Jr
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedRichard North handles a wide range of product liability disputes, with expertise handling major pharmaceutical MDLs and aviation disputes.
4 Richard T. Bernardo
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedRichard Bernardo maintains an exceptional litigation practice, with recognized expertise in mass tort cases in a variety of sectors.4 Robert J Herrington
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRobert Herrington in noted for his expertise acting for consumer products companies in complex litigation, including those alleging defects and misleading claims. He co-chairs the firm's class action litigation group and is a go-to choice for clients in the tech, retail and automotive sectors.

4 Susan M Sharko
Faegre Drinker | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedSusan Sharko routinely acts as national coordinating counsel for leading companies in mass torts and MDLs across a wide range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices and toxic torts.
4 Thomas Yoo
Polsinelli PC | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedThomas Yoo is routinely engaged in product liability and mass tort cases. He frequently represents clients in the life sciences sector, among others.

4 William Monahan
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedWilliam Monahan heads Sullivan & Cromwell's products liability and mass torts group. His sector expertise covers consumer class actions and personal injury claims.- Kim MooreIrwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 4
Band 5

5 Adam Hoeflich
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 22 Years RankedAdam Hoeflich is well regarded as a trial lawyer and strategic adviser, with noted strength in both individual cases and MDLs.
5 Alan Rothman
Sidley Austin LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAlan Rothman has deep experience handling complex medical device, pharmaceutical, and toxic tort product liability matters.

5 Alyson Bustamante Jones
Butler Snow LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAlyson Bustamante Jones serves as practice group leader for Butler Snow's pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare group. She provides adroit representation to clients across these sectors in complex product liability disputes.

5 Amanda S. Kitts
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedAmanda Kitts is a talented litigator who offers notable strength in product liability claims and maintains a broad practice, spanning toxic tort, pharmaceutical and medical device-related disputes.
5 Andrew Tauber
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 11 Years RankedAndrew Tauber is well-versed in acting as appellate counsel on a range of product liability matters, including environmental cases and medical device torts.

5 Anne Marie EllisBuchalter, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAs Buchalter's California chair of the products liability practice group, Anne Marie Ellis defends clients in a variety of product liability actions, most notably in toxic torts claims. She is particularly skilled advising on California’s Proposition 65.

5 Cara Edwards
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedCara Edwards advises on an array of product liability disputes, including large-scale medical device MDLs.
5 Emily Ullman
Covington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedEmily Ullman is talented in mass tort and class action litigation. She is particularly active in cases in the health and technology spaces.
5 Eric Rumanek
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedEric Rumanek represents clients in pharmaceutical and medical device MDLs, as well as mass torts and personal injury cases.
5 Erin Bosman
Morrison Foerster | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedErin Bosman is the global co-chair of Morrison Foerster’s litigation department. She is recommended for her expertise defending technology companies and manufacturers in litigation concerning product defects and harmful exposure.
5 Joe G Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedJoe Hollingsworth is well equipped to advise on product liability claims, fielding expertise in the pharmaceutical sector.
5 Leslie M Smith
Kirkland & Ellis | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 17 Years RankedLeslie Smith is a skilled trial lawyer who is experienced in a range of pharmaceutical cases and consumer fraud litigation.
5 Manuel F Cachán
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedManuel Cachán is an accomplished trial lawyer who has acted for major clients on pharmaceutical and toxic tort cases.5 Michael T. Williams
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 12 Years RankedMichael Williams is widely regarded as a leading class action defense lawyer and is regularly called upon by multinational consumer product manufacturers.
5 Nancy Erfle
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedNancy Erfle is a partner at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani and is widely recognized for her strength in representing pharmaceutical and automotive clients in product liability cases and broader class actions. She is especially well known for her work in toxic torts such as talc litigation.
5 Paul G Cereghini
Bowman and Brooke LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 19 Years RankedPaul Cereghini chairs the firm and regularly acts as lead trial counsel in large-scale product liability cases and personal injury matters for major automobile companies. He also acts on concussion injury litigation.
5 Renee Smith
Kirkland & Ellis | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedRenee Smith is increasingly recognized for her expertise in large consumer class actions, including recent mandates in the e-cigarette space.
5 Richard GoetzO'Melveny & Myers LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 20 Years RankedRichard Goetz is well respected for his skill in leading pharmaceutical cases and toxic torts. He is also experienced in personal injury, false advertising and consumer products.
5 Sandra Edwards
Winston Taylor LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedSandra Edwards chairs Winston & Strawn’s product liability and mass torts practice. She has notable trial experience handling high-stakes toxic tort and other product liability cases for a range of manufacturers.
5 Sara Thompson
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedSara Thompson is highlighted for expert representation of clients in product liability and class actions. She has noteworthy experience defending clients in pharmaceutical and medical device cases.

5 Stephen J McConnell
Reed Smith LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedStephen McConnell is sought after for his experience handling complex mass tort litigation in the consumer product and pharmaceutical spaces.

5 William J. Beausoleil
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedWilliam Beausoleil is relied upon for his strategic advice in relation to complex mass torts and pharmaceutical MDLs.- Quentin F. Urquhart JrIrwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5
- William J ConroyCampbell Conroy & O'Neil, P.C. | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 5
Band 6

6 Amy Fisher
McCarter & English, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years RankedAmy Fisher excels in the representation of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in complex multidistrict product liability litigation, including acting in national defense roles. She is co-managing partner of the firm's Indianapolis office.
6 Andrew Rima
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedAndrew Rima is recognized for representing pharmaceutical companies and other manufacturers in complex mass tort litigation.

6 Craig Mayfield
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 5 Years RankedCraig Mayfield handles significant product liability litigation as part of his broad practice. He is the managing partner of the Tampa office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP.

6 Daniel Pariser
Arnold & Porter | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years RankedDaniel Pariser possesses particular expertise representing notable clients in the pharmaceutical sector as well as medical device manufacturers.
6 Emma Ross
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 3 Years RankedEmma Ross enjoys a solid reputation for her product liability practice advising pharmaceutical and medical device companies in high-stakes litigation.6 Eric Lasker
Hollingsworth LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedEric Lasker is a highly respected attorney known for handling complex product liability matters that cover issues such as public nuisance claims and asbestos exposure.

6 Geoffrey Drake
King & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedGeoffrey Drake has experience handling high-profile and complex multidistrict litigation in the product liability space, acting for a wider array of clients.

6 Glenn Kerner
Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 12 Years RankedGlenn Kerner acts both as strategist and in trial during international product liability litigation, including in the pharmaceutical sector.
6 Halli Cohn
Troutman Pepper Locke LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years RankedHalli Cohn has a broad base of experience in product liability mass tort and class action matters.
6 Jan E DoddShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 20 Years RankedJan Dodd is esteemed for her experience as a trial lawyer in a range of pharmaceutical cases, as well as matters such as mass torts in the automotive sectors.
6 Kimberly B. Martin
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 6 Years RankedKimberly Martin routinely handles high-profile product liability disputes, including at both the state and federal level. She typically acts on behalf of clients in the medical device and pharmaceutical space.
6 Lindsey Boney
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 6 Years RankedLindsey Boney is relied upon by clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device space for his stellar representation in mass torts and MDLs.
6 Michael Zellers
Tucker Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 6 Years RankedMichael Zellers comes recommended for his representation of clients facing challenging litigation at both the state and national level, regularly handling large MDLs.
6 Milli Kanani Hansen
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedMilli Kanani Hansen has a growing practice representing a variety of manufacturers in complex product liability litigation.

6 Mollie Benedict
Tucker Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years RankedMollie Benedict is a go-to lawyer for pharmaceutical manufacturers facing complex product liability claims and frequently serves as trial counsel and in national coordinating roles in multidistrict litigation.6 Peter W Herzog III
Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 5 Years RankedPeter Herzog impresses with the caliber of his litigation practice, which is particularly strong in class actions. His diverse industry expertise includes experience in energy and automotive cases.
6 Philip A Pfeffer
Jones Day | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years RankedPhilip Pfeffer has a broad product liability practice that encompasses both regulatory advice and litigation. He is regularly sought after by clients hailing from the tobacco, manufacturing and automotive industries.

6 Richard E Sarver
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 23 Years RankedRichard Sarver regularly acts as a lead trial counsel in pharmaceutical MDLs, as well as assisting clients with environmental litigation and toxic torts. He is a founding member of Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver.
6 Steven B. WeisburdShook, Hardy & Bacon LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years RankedSteven Weisburd has a wealth of experience acting as trial counsel in state and federal courts, including multidistrict product liability litigation and consumer class actions.
6 Terri Reiskin
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 6 Years RankedTerri Reiskin is particularly noted for her representation of automotive manufacturers, while also offering experience across a broad range of consumer and product liability claims.
6 Yahonnes Cleary
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedYahonnes Cleary is an experienced attorney known for his facility with nationwide product liability litigation. His clients include major pharmaceutical businesses and energy companies.
- Douglas J. MooreIrwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Band 6
Up and Coming

U Cali Arat
Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCali Arat has growing experience as trial counsel in high-stakes product liability matters. She has noteworthy expertise defending clients in sophisticated toxic tort and pharmaceuticals cases.

U Charissa N. Walker
Tucker Ellis LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCharissa Walker is highlighted for growing expertise as a trial advocate in complex product liability matters. She has particular expertise in consumer product cases.

U Crystal Parker
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedCrystal Parker is highlighted for her expertise defending clients in mass tort litigation, such as in pharmaceutical and chemical exposure matters. She is deputy chair of the firm's product liability and mass torts practice group.

U David Sneed
Covington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedDavid Sneed is noted for his growing reputation defending complex product liability claims on behalf of clients across the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, among others.

U Gregory Halperin
Covington & Burling LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedGregory Halperin has a growing practice representing pharmaceutical firms in complex high-stakes litigation. He is noted for his experience in trials.

U TaCara Harris
King & Spalding LLP | Product Liability & Mass Torts2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAs chair of King & Spalding's pharmaceutical and medical device litigation practice, TaCara Harris has established a reputation as a talented litigator serving clients from across those industries.