Product Liability Symposium
Transforming Product Defense for Tomorrow's ChallengesFuture-proofing products
Please join us for our fourth annual Product Liability Symposium hosted by DLA Piper on September 9, 2025, in Philadelphia.
Designed to address challenges in product liability, we’re bringing together thought leaders from the medical, AI, and science fields to provide actionable insights for legal professionals in life sciences, technology, and environmental sectors to make informed business decisions and navigate the complex litigation landscape.
EVENT DETAILS
The Product Liability Symposium will be held on September 9, 2025 at DLA Piper’s offices in Philadelphia, PA.
Attendees can expect:
- Insights and strategies on managing liability risks effectively
- Opportunities to connect with other industry leaders, legal staff, and regulatory professionals
- Enhanced professional development through CLE credits
Learn more about DLA Piper’s full range of Product Liability capabilities or contact Carolyn Hennessey to learn about this event.
CLE INFORMATION
DLA Piper LLP (US) has been certified by the State Bar of California, the Illinois MCLE Board, the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, and the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider. The following CLE credit is being sought.
- California: 4.5 General Credits
- Illinois: 4.5 General Credits
- New Jersey: 5.4 General Credits
- New York: 5.0 Professional Practice Credit (Transitional/Appropriate for Newly Admitted & Experienced Attorneys)
CLE credit will be applied for in Pennsylvania and other states where DLA Piper has an office with the exception of North Carolina and Puerto Rico.
Speakers
| Adam Tolin Assistant General Counsel Novo Nordisk |
Neena Patil |
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| Tracey Vinson Senior Assistant General Counsel and Director of eDiscovery Bayer |
Robyn Buck Bayer |
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Laura Kibbe
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Agenda
Speaker:
- Loren Brown, Partner & US Vice Chairman, Chair of US Disputes practice, DLA Piper
Speakers:
- Moderator: Katrina Tomecek, Associate, DLA Piper
- Gwen Keyes, Partner, DLA Piper
- George Gigounas, Partner, DLA Piper
Speakers:
- Moderator: Megan Kinney, Associate, DLA Piper
- Neena Patil, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
- Jae Kim, Partner, DLA Piper
- Sharon Mayl, Partner, DLA Piper
Speaker:
- Jude Orfali, Associate, DLA Piper
Speakers:
- Moderator: Tony Sadek, PharmD., Associate, DLA Piper
- Adam Tolin, Assistant General Counsel, Novo Nordisk
- Lucas Przymusinski M.D., Partner, DLA Piper
- Christopher M. Mikson M.D., Partner, DLA Piper
- Brenna Kelly M.P.H., Partner, DLA Piper
- Melissa Whitney Ph.D., Of Counsel, DLA Piper
Details to come.
Speakers:
- Moderator: Lauren Grinder, Associate, DLA Piper
- Robyn Buck, Senior Associate General Counsel - Litigation, Bayer
- Lyn Pruitt, Partner, DLA Piper
- Ken Murphy, Of Counsel, DLA Piper
Speakers:
- Moderator: Karley Buckley, Associate, DLA Piper
- Tracey Vinson, Senior Assistant General Counsel and Director of eDiscovery, Bayer
- Laura Kibbe, Deputy General Counsel, Unisys
- Ashley Carr, Partner, DLA Piper
- Allen Waxman, Of Counsel, DLA Piper
- Dharma Frederick, Senior Knowledge Management Counsel, DLA Piper
Videos
DLA Piper's Product Liability group has been honored with Law360’s Practice Group of the Year award. This recognition highlights the exceptional legal work and standout matters handled by our team of professionals, many of whom hold advanced scientific degrees such as MDs and PhDs. Our attorneys have a proven track record of ending mass torts early without payment and without damage to a company's reputation.
