Arnold & Porter’s practice group serves as lead and national counsel in complex consumer products litigation, including tobacco, across the US and in jurisdictions such as Canada and the EU. The practice is jointly led by Anand Agneshwar and Daphne O’Connor. Agneshwar, based in New York, focuses on disputes involving acne treatment products, including allegations of benzene contamination and claims centered on failure to warn and labeling. In Washington, DC, O’Connor handles tobacco and e-vapor product litigation, serving as coordinating counsel in class actions and personal injury matters, and handling wrongful death claims alleging strict liability, negligence, and consumer fraud, including smoker claims filed in multiple state courts. Also in New York, Lori Leskin plays a leading role in MDLs involving hair products and talc, including allegations of cancer-related injuries, as well as class actions concerning home appliances alleged to emit harmful pollutants. Michelle Gillice, also in DC, advises Fortune 500 companies on CPSC investigations, product recalls, and compliance with federal consumer product safety requirements.

A strong trio leads the King & Spalding practice group, which includes Geoffrey Drake, Andy Bayman, and Tracie Renfroe. Based in Atlanta, Drake focuses on addiction-related product liability matters, including MDL proceedings alleging that social media platforms were designed to be addictive and caused mental health injuries to teenagers, giving rise to personal injury and school district claims. Drake also defends major video game developers and platforms in MDL litigation alleging gaming addiction among children and young adults, with claimed conditions including ADHD, depression, and anxiety. In Los Angeles, Keri Borders advises cannabis companies in class actions alleging false advertising, including THC content disputes, warranty claims, and non-GMO representations. Also in Los Angeles, Dale Giali focuses on allegations of misleading labeling, shortfilling, and failure to disclose artificial ingredients. In Chicago, Livia Kiser handles consumer-deception litigation involving medical testing devices and food-product labeling.

Latham & Watkins’s practice advises domestic and international clients spanning jurisdictions such as Brazil and Korea. In Boston, practice head Gwyn Williams handles product liability and consumer class actions, including personal injury claims involving employee uniforms alleged to cause health effects and property damage through dye transfer, false advertising claims concerning nutritional products marketed as beneficial for children, and tobacco-related class actions. In Washington DC, Christine G. Rolph focuses on international tobacco litigation, representing defendants in claims brought by health providers seeking reimbursement for the alleged costs of treating tobacco-related diseases. Based in Chicago, Mary Rose Alexander advises on complex cross-border product liability disputes. Also in Boston, Shlomo Fellig defends manufacturers in litigation alleging deceptive pricing practices, including false reference pricing and app-based e-commerce claims, as well as misleading advertising involving sleep and food products. In Chicago, Mark S. Mester handles false advertising and labeling disputes involving plant-based products and electric vehicles, including alleged failures to disclose safety risks. In the Bay Area, Nicole Valco advises on warranty, repair, and product service disputes involving technology devices and consumer services.

DLA Piper LLP (US)’s practice is led by a group that includes Angela Agrusa, Loren Brown, Christopher Campbell, Keara Gordon, and Isabelle Ord. Based in New York, Agrusa represents telecom and entertainment companies in class actions alleging emotional distress, wildfire-related harms, and failures to safeguard consumer data that have resulted in cyber incidents. In Philadelphia, Brown defends manufacturers of baby food and consumer health products in MDLs alleging neurodevelopmental injuries, as well as claims challenging ingredient representations and dosage disclosures. Campbell, in Atlanta, advises on product safety and labeling litigation involving oral care products, including alleged trace contaminants and undisclosed safety risks. Gordon, based in New York, handles consumer and environmental class actions involving bottled water and plastic packaging, including claims challenging representations of naturalness, carbon neutrality, recyclability, and sustainability. In San Francisco, Ord defends companies in consumer class actions alleging drip pricing violations, misleading fee disclosures, and data breach claims. Brooke Kim, in San Diego, serves as defendant liaison counsel, supporting coordination and case management in complex proceedings.

Greenberg Traurig’s practice is led by a group of experienced practitioners, including Lori Cohen, Gregory Ostfeld, Francis Citera, Gretchen Miller, and Robert Herrington. Based in Atlanta, Cohen handles product liability litigation involving alleged design defects in infant products, including claims of suffocation and positional asphyxia. In Chicago, Ostfeld represents technology and automotive clients in class actions involving virtual try-on tools and alleged collection of biometric data without consent, as well as vehicle defect and failure-to-disclose claims. Also in Chicago, Citera serves as national counsel in MDL proceedings alleging public nuisance and deceptive marketing, and defends manufacturers in radiation-exposure and failure-to-warn cases involving electronic products. Miller acts as national counsel in litigation involving wastewater treatment equipment and beverage products marketed to children. Herrington, alongside Michael McCarthy, both in Los Angeles, represents clients in disputes involving allegedly toxic uniforms and electronic product defects.

Known for its strength in defending tobacco companies in mass tort litigation, including matters involving e-vapes and alternative nicotine products, the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer practice handles high-exposure cases with cross-border dimensions spanning jurisdictions such as Chile, Nigeria, and South Korea. The New York–based practice is led by Gregory Loss, Benjamin Rubinstein, and newly promoted Maxwell Herman. Loss handles product liability disputes alleging asbestos exposure from talc products, as well as claims asserting failure to warn and nicotine addiction arising from cigarette use. Rubinstein represents tobacco manufacturers in consumer and class actions alleging false or misleading marketing and claims regarding the environmental impact of discarded cigarette filters. Herman advises consumer product manufacturers in litigation involving cosmetics and appliances, including consumer fraud class actions and disputes concerning product warranty obligations.

The team at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is recognized for its strength in defending consumer products companies in high-stakes litigation. In Austin, Kim Bueno represents manufacturers in Roundup weedkiller litigation, serving as lead trial counsel across multiple jurisdictions in personal injury cases alleging harm from product exposure. Based in Philadelphia, Allison Brown focuses on addiction-related product liability and mass tort matters, including claims alleging that food companies engineered ultra-processed products to be addictive and marketed them to children, contributing to obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. Brown also represents social media platforms in litigation, alleging that product design encourages addictive behavior and causes mental health injuries. Kristen Fournier, based in New York, advises ride-hailing and platform-based companies in cases alleging failure to implement adequate safety measures to protect passengers.

Morrison Foerster’s practice is led by an experienced team, including Julie Park, Katie Viggiani, and Ben Summerfield. Based in San Diego, Park represents telecom and technology companies in class actions alleging that infrastructure failures contributed to major wildfires, as well as matters involving defective consumer products and alleged violations of the Consumer Product Safety Act, including failure-to-report claims before the CPSC. Also in San Diego, Erin Bosman advises technology consumer brands in product liability litigation involving alleged design defects in wearable devices that purportedly caused personal injuries. William Tarantino, based in San Francisco, defends manufacturers in disputes involving battery energy storage systems and fire code compliance, as well as class actions alleging PFAS contamination, misleading compostability claims, and product mislabeling. In New York, J. Alexander Lawrence represents social media and technology platforms in litigation arising from alleged product design flaws and claims related to third-party content that have resulted in personal injuries.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP’s product liability and mass tort practice defends companies in high-exposure MDLs, coordinated proceedings, and class actions. Practice heads, including Yahonnes Cleary and Kimberly Branscome, lead matters nationwide. In New York, Cleary represents clients in MDL proceedings arising from alleged personal injuries resulting from exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) used in electrical and industrial products and building materials. In Los Angeles, Branscome defends a social media platform against claims alleging design defects, inadequate safety controls, and deceptive business practices. Bob Atkins, based in New York, represents clients in MDL litigation involving hair straightening products and related health claims. Jonathan Tam, in Los Angeles, serves as lead trial counsel in mesothelioma cases tied to talc products, while Gregory Laufer, in New York, defends asbestos-related product liability and negligence claims.

The Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP practice, led by John Beisner in Washington DC, focuses on complex MDL and class action litigation. Beisner represents social media platforms in public nuisance claims and those alleging defectivity because they encourage addictive behavior in adolescents, resulting in emotional and physical harm. In California, Quyen Ta advises food manufacturers on product liability matters, including baby food allegedly contaminated with metals, product mislabeling, and consumer data protection claims arising from online therapy platforms. Lance Etcheverry, also in California, handles automotive class actions arising from alleged steering defects that pose safety risks. In New York, Richard Bernardo defends clients in talc litigation alleging asbestos exposure and in hair dye claims involving carcinogenic chemicals. The team also advises online gaming platforms in consumer actions alleging deceptive advertising and false claims about live opponents.

The practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is led by Diane Sullivan and David Singh. Based in New York, Sullivan serves as lead trial counsel in MDL matters involving cosmetic companies accused of selling carcinogenic hair relaxers and advises electronic manufacturers facing wrongful death and personal injury claims. Singh, based in Northern California, serves as national counsel in greenwashing actions against apparel companies and leads public nuisance matters related to alleged plastic pollution. In Miami, Pravin Patel defends apparel brands against claims of deception, product defects, and imminent injury. In Washington DC, Arianna Scavetti and Drew Tulumello advise food and beverage manufacturers on claims alleging that ultra-processed foods are designed to be addictive to children, mislabeling of “zero sugar” products containing allulose, and challenges to representations regarding recycling and plastic use.

Based in Washington DC, Williams & Connolly LLP’s practice draws on trial lawyers with extensive experience defending manufacturers in complex, high-exposure disputes. David Kurtzer-Ellenbogen advises consumer brands on claims alleging misleading marketing and fraud, including skincare products accused of concealing a potential carcinogen. Joseph Petrosinelli serves as lead and national counsel in MDLs involving baby food products allegedly containing trace heavy metals, firefighting foam accused of contaminating drinking water, and airbag inflators alleged to cause catastrophic injuries. He also handles claims against technology companies brought by individual plaintiffs and school districts alleging social media addiction. Heidi Hubbard acts as lead trial and coordinating counsel in matters involving alleged personal injuries from social media platforms. All three jointly lead the team. Stephen Raber represents food and pet care companies in consumer class actions challenging labeling and marketing practices. Paul Boehm left the practice in December 2025.

At Winston Taylor, the team combines trial experience with industry insight to defend manufacturers in high-stakes product liability matters. In Chicago, Terrence Dee handles telecom companies facing claims that cell phone use caused brain cancer due to alleged exposure to radiofrequency radiation. In San Francisco, Sandra Edwards, practice head, and George Lombardi, in Chicago, lead trials for herbicide litigation, addressing allegations of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, design defects, and failure-to-warn claims. In Miami, Jared Kessler manages product recalls and personal injury matters, including allegations of elevated bacteria or ethylene oxide in products marketed as non-toxic. Ronald Rothstein, also in Chicago, defends food and consumer product companies in class actions involving mislabeling, contamination, and undisclosed hazards, from water bead toys to PFAS-containing products.

The team at Baker McKenzie is recognised by clients for its ‘incredible skill and experience’ in defending consumer product manufacturers in complex litigation matters. Mark Goodman, practice head in San Francisco, handles MDL mass tort cases involving hair relaxants alleged to cause reproductive harm and environmental nuisance, as well as consumer fraud claims related to plastic packaging labeling. Barry Thompson in Los Angeles defends class actions on pricing disputes and catastrophic TBI claims from mobility scooters. Edward Totino, also in Los Angeles, serves as national counsel in talc litigation. Jennifer Ancona Semko in Washington DC, addresses claims involving cell phones causing cancer, defective vehicle components, and product recalls. The team also manages construction-site accidents, food-contamination claims, and electrical product defects.

The team at Bowman and Brooke LLP serves as lead and national counsel in high-stakes product liability matters across the U.S. and Canada, specializing in catastrophic personal injury claims involving head and facial trauma and pet injuries from retractable leashes. Paul Cereghini represents football helmet manufacturers in cases alleging traumatic brain injuries and wrongful death allegations for other products. Jeffrey Warren focuses on personal injury claims related to garden equipment. Both jointly lead the firm from Phoenix. In Orlando, C. Prentice Shanz focuses on litigation against power tool manufacturers over allegations that their products cause brain injuries. In Philadelphia, Dennis Ziemba advises on battery-powered product injury claims, including e-scooters. Amanda Heitz is recognized for product liability and class action defense.

Matt Howsare leads Cooley LLP’s product safety team in Washington DC, advising on recalls, government investigations, and compliance strategy. The team advises high-profile clients in home and kitchen appliances, technology, electronics, smart devices, e-commerce, and hardware manufacturing. Howsare handles battery-powered sprayer recalls involving chemical leakage and fire risks, fitness equipment defects such as shaft damage, and post-recall class actions, including seat failures that pose fall hazards. The practice also guides the development of compliance programs and navigates CPSC and DOJ investigations. Philip Brown, who joined in August 2025 from the Federal Trade Commission, brings experience from previously overseeing compliance monitoring under consumer protection law. Elliot Kaye focuses on AI production clients and penalties for late reporting.

Dechert is recognized by clients for its ‘collaborative, solutions-oriented’ approach to product liability matters, including complex PFAS disputes. The team is led by New York–based Mark Cheffo and Douglas E. Fleming III. Cheffo advises tobacco companies on claims alleging cancer and lung injuries from secondhand smoke and represents technology companies in matters alleging video game platforms are addictive to minors and failed to warn of associated risks. Fleming focuses on PFAS litigation, serving as lead counsel in high-profile matters involving plastic manufacturers, groundwater contamination, and alleged personal injury and property damage tied to industrial waste and consumer products. In Philadelphia, Will Sachse handles MDLs involving baby food manufacturers accused of heavy metal exposure and beverage companies facing claims of metabolic and liver-related injuries.

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP advises manufacturers on complex product liability and mass tort matters across multiple industries. James C. Fitzpatrick represents chemical product manufacturers in claims involving personal injury, property damage, and environmental exposure. Charles Cohen advises on tort litigation for mining companies accused of selling talc products allegedly linked to mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. Both co-lead the team. Daniel Weiner represents mobile telecom manufacturers in cases alleging brain tumors resulting from exposure to radiation emitted by phone handsets. All three are based in New York. In Kansas City, David Woods defends tobacco companies, including Japan Tobacco, in matters involving complex medical issues, and advises food and beverage clients on litigation risks related to alcohol-related health claims, mislabeling allegations, and online gaming product liability arising from alleged addiction.

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP represents clients in retail class actions across the U.S. In New Jersey, Lauri Mazzuchetti handles cases involving defective pricing practices, where clothing retailers are accused of inflating original prices to exaggerate sale discounts. In Los Angeles, Becca Wahlquist represents plaintiffs in putative class actions against footwear retailers for alleged defects, including shoes that shrink when exposed to normal heat or water. In New York, James Saylor advises food producers facing false-advertising claims for labeling products as free of artificial preservatives when they contain synthetic ingredients such as citric acid.

Led by Henninger Bullock in New York and Michael Olsen in Chicago, the practice at Mayer Brown represents automotive companies in litigation involving alleged paint defects and manufacturing issues affecting vehicle exteriors. In Los Angeles, John Nadolenco defends claims asserting defects in vehicle batteries, fuel pumps, and power control systems. Nadolenco also handles consumer fraud, warranty, and protection actions arising from alleged software and display errors that trigger inaccurate vehicle warnings. In Washington DC, Carmine Zarlenga represents food manufacturers in class actions challenging product labeling and regulatory compliance.

McGuireWoods LLP’s practice is recognized by clients as a ‘strong and dedicated team’ and is led by the trio of Benjamin Hatch, Justin Howard, and Samuel Tarry. Tarry serves as national coordinating counsel in complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation, and represents tobacco companies in failure to warn, youth marketing and personal injury claims. Martha Stwodah and Joseph Rezabek defend asbestos-exposure cases involving mesothelioma as well as personal injury matters arising from alleged power-tool defects that caused fires. In Atlanta, Adam Sowatzka handles PFAS contamination claims involving beverage products. Virginia Bondurant Price acts as national coordinating counsel for fire-safety manufacturers. In Charlottesville, James Neale defends litigation concerning allegedly adulterated bottled water products, including mislabeling and personal injury claims. All individuals mentioned are based in Richmond unless otherwise stated.

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP represents consumer product manufacturers in complex product liability, mass tort, and class action litigation nationwide. Mark Jones heads the team from South Carolina. Sandra Ezell, based in Virginia, serves as national trial counsel for electrical home appliance companies in catastrophic fire cases involving alleged design defects, including claims arising from apartment fires and wrongful death. In Maryland, Mike Brown acts as lead trial counsel in cosmetic talc litigation alleging mesothelioma and death from asbestos-contaminated talcum powder. In South Carolina, Amanda Kitts serves as co-counsel in an MDL involving aqueous film-forming foam, defending against personal injury claims and property-damage class actions arising from alleged PFAS contamination.

Norton Rose Fulbright’s product liability and mass tort practice in Minneapolis, co-led by Ben Hulse and D’Lesli Davis, represents manufacturers across consumer and industrial sectors. Hulse challenges warnings and instructions for earplug products. Jerry Alcazar handles fall protection litigation involving alleged product defects, serious injuries, and recalls. Mary Young serves as national and lead trial counsel for burn injuries from aerosol cooking sprays. Jamal Faleel defends personal injury claims against the food industry, including ultra-processed foods and grain-free pet foods, and product-defect claims involving pressure cookers. Jeffrey Margulies in Los Angeles manages class actions alleging defects in above-ground pools, including recall defense.

The team at O'Melveny is recognised for its influence in the class action space. Steven Brody in Washington DC, advises social media platforms accused of deceptive practices and misrepresenting platform safety under state consumer protection laws. Sabrina Strong in Los Angeles represents automotive manufacturers in claims alleging vehicles were sold without factory-equipped features, including violations of consumer protection and public nuisance laws. Both head the team. Also in Los Angeles, Jonathan Schneller handles wrongful death actions stemming from criminal incidents, including claims that a social media platform exposed a gunman to extremist content, as well as appellate work in MDLs and cases against car-hailing apps.

Sidley Austin LLP’s product liability and mass tort practice, led by Heidi Levine and Jennifer Saulino, represents manufacturers and consumer brands in class actions and coordinated proceedings nationwide. Saulino, in Washington DC, defends litigation challenging the manufacturing and marketing of so-called ultra-processed foods, alleging links to type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Ian Ross in Miami handles class actions arising from voluntary food recalls alleging false advertising and negligence. Michelle Ramirez in Chicago co-leads talc litigation involving mesothelioma claims and defends consumer class actions concerning pet food labeling. Sarah Carlson in San Diego manages pre-suit class action demands involving PFAS and mislabeling claims. In Los Angeles, Judith Shophet Sidkoff advises on CPSC compliance and recall obligations, and Lisa Gilford defends alleged microplastics claims involving baby bottles.

The team at Wilkinson Stekloff handles high-profile, high-value product liability and mass tort litigation, led by Beth Wilkinson and Brian Stekloff, both based in Washington, DC. Wilkinson serves as national trial counsel for a fossil fuel production company facing claims alleging it misrepresented or downplayed climate change risks and the impact of fossil fuels on global warming. Stekloff, working with Keri Arnold in New York, acts as lead trial counsel in PFAS contamination litigation involving an industrial consumer product manufacturer and related personal injury claims. Skeloff also serves as national trial counsel in the Roundup herbicide MDL, defending allegations that the product causes non-Hodgkin lymphoma in coordinated federal proceedings.

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP’s tobacco litigation practice in Miami is led by Andrew Brenner. Brenner and James Lee represent clients in smoking and health lawsuits, including claims of strict liability, negligence, and fraud, seeking damages. Brenner handles wrongful death and personal injury actions involving lung cancer and other injuries allegedly caused by addiction to cigarettes manufactured by tobacco companies. John Lyons, based in New York, serves as international coordinating counsel in multi-jurisdictional tobacco litigation, overseeing individual product liability cases and claims alleging violations of laws regulating the marketing of products presented as alternatives to cigarettes.

Dentons represents supplement, cosmetics, and food companies in complex class actions. Sandy Hauser heads the team from New York. Michael Duvall in Los Angeles defends claims involving Ziploc freezer and storage products allegedly leaching microplastics and nanoplastics, as well as cosmetic brands facing allegations of false “Never Animal Tested” and “Cruelty Free” marketing. He also handles class actions asserting misleading labeling of protein powders for heavy metals, including lead, and disputes over allegedly deceptive promotional pricing, advising clients on risk mitigation and regulatory exposure.

K&L Gates’s product liability and class action practice represents consumer, industrial, and manufacturing clients nationwide. David A. Fusco in Pittsburgh serves as lead counsel for a beverage producer in a class action alleging the use of brominated vegetable oil in products, misleading labeling, and regulatory compliance issues. Melissa Tea, also in Pittsburgh, acts as national coordinating counsel for door and window product liability cases, automotive warranty claims from defective braking systems, and pre-litigation disputes involving industrial water screens for sustainable aluminum producers. Eva Weiler, in Orange County, defends environmental marketing and “hypoallergenic” claims for laundry products.