Arnold & Porter

Arnold & Porter frequently serves as national counsel in high-stakes product liability litigation including class actions, multidistrict litigation, and attorney general lawsuits. The firm has successfully defended clients in some of the most challenging jurisdictions, with recent landmark product liability cases including serving as national counsel for Philip Morris USA and Altria Group in smoking and health cases, Juul-related litigation, and lead pigment litigation. The firm also has deep expertise in California’s Proposition 65 law, assisting clients with compliance, recalls, and regulatory defense. As head of the Washington DC office and co-chair of the product liability group, Daphne O’Connor plays a central role in directing the litigation strategy for Altria and Philip Morris, including the high-profile Juul MDL. Eric Rubel focuses on product safety compliance, recalls, and CPSC enforcement, while Anand Agneshwar  works out of New York as co-chair of product liability litigation, frequently represents pharma and consumer product companies in trials and regulatory matters. Also based in New York, co-chair of consumer products Lori Leskin defends clients in nationwide consumer fraud and class actions, and John Massaro plays a leading role in Altria’s Juul-related cases, managing MDLs, personal injury claims, and class action lawsuits. All lawyers are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.