Hollingsworth LLPLitigation Associate
Jan. 2012 - Oct. 2014Washington, DCCivil Litigator in leading litigation firm for complex trial and appellate work on behalf of corporate clients defending against claims related to pharmaceutical products liability, government contracts, toxic torts and more. • Complex Litigation: Served on national defense counsel team representing major drug manufacturer in multidistrict litigation (MDL).
• Pleadings & Discovery: Drafted pleadings and discovery demands, including interrogatories and document requests. Reviewed and analyzed plaintiffs’ discovery. Assisted medical experts in drafting expert reports, and deposed fact witnesses. • Motions & Trial: Drafted discovery and dispositive motions. Assisted in trial preparation and served on trial team, working on trial strategies, motions in limine, pre-trial orders, preparation of evidence and exhibits, compilation of witness lists, drafting bench memos, and more. Researched evidentiary issues for appellate briefs.
• Litigation Management: Supervised and worked closely with local counsel across the country.