Toxic Tort Litigation Insights: Navigating Trends in PFAS Litigation and Regulation and Updates on Litigation Funding for Mass Torts

Join us for a dynamic webcast event that delves deep into the complex world of Toxic Tort Litigation. Our legal experts Alejandra Reichard (Barnes & Thornburg LLP) and Marina Schwarz (Dechert LLP) will provide invaluable insights, discuss recent trends, and explore emerging frontiers in this ever-evolving field with a focus on PFAS Litigation and the rise of Litigation Funding in mass torts. Whether you’re an attorney, legal professional, or simply interested in the subject matter, this webcast promises to deliver a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in Toxic Tort Litigation.

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Counsel with Dechert LLP
Based in Dechert’s New York office, Marina Schwarz focuses her practice on complex litigation, particularly product liability, mass torts and life sciences matters. She is adept at developing and implementing defense strategies in federal and state courts and has represented clients in a range of capacities. Ms. Schwarz represents clients in mediation, at trial and on appeal. Her clients include pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, and environmental companies.

Associate at Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Alejandra focuses on commercial and contractual disputes, product liability lawsuits and other civil litigation matters involving personal injury or property damage. She provides the analysis, counsel and strategy required to help clients navigate the challenges that modern-day businesses face. In addition to her experience in traditional litigation, Alejandra has provided support for clients facing the complexities of class actions and multidistrict litigation. Alejandra can also help clients navigate alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as arbitration and mediation. Alejandra was the 2016 recipient of Barnes & Thornburg’s diversity scholarship. Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg full-time, Alejandra gained legal experience as a summer associate in the Indianapolis office, as well as through her work at the University of Michigan Law School Human Trafficking Clinic and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.