Elizabeth C. "Kate" Helm
Partner
Atlantic Station
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
201 17th Street NW
Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30363
kate.helm@nelsonmullins.com
Kate is a first chair trial lawyer who practices in the areas of product liability, class action, complex commercial litigation, and insurance litigation. She has represented clients in litigation nationwide and handled matters in more than 20 states.
She served as trial counsel for major medical device manufacturers in multidistrict litigation bellwether trials.
Kate is a first chair trial lawyer who practices in the areas of product liability, class action, complex commercial litigation, and insurance litigation. She has represented clients in litigation nationwide and handled matters in more than 20 states.
She served as trial counsel for major medical device manufacturers in multidistrict litigation bellwether trials.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Experience in the areas of product liability, class action, complex commercial litigation, and insurance litigation
- Has represented clients in litigation nationwide and has handled matters in more than 15 states
- Served as trial counsel for major medical device manufacturer in Multi-District Litigation bellwether trials
- Has experience in coordinating product liability litigation, discovery, and technical issues on a national basis to ensure each individual matter is handled in a manner consistent with the overall litigation strategy
- Has advised clients on risk management, insurance coverage, loss prevention, and litigation training and has knowledge of information management and the protection of trade secrets
- Has tried 5 product liability medical device cases in the past 2.5 years
Previous Professional Experience
- Formerly associated with another large law firm and has worked as general counsel of a national healthcare company
Education
- Emory University School of Law, JD (1987)
- DePauw University, BA (1984)
Admissions
- Georgia
- Georgia Supreme Court
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Practice Areas
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Experience in the areas of product liability, class action, complex commercial litigation, and insurance litigation
- Has represented clients in litigation nationwide and has handled matters in more than 15 states
- Served as trial counsel for major medical device manufacturer in Multi-District Litigation bellwether trials
- Has experience in coordinating product liability litigation, discovery, and technical issues on a national basis to ensure each individual matter is handled in a manner consistent with the overall litigation strategy
- Has advised clients on risk management, insurance coverage, loss prevention, and litigation training and has knowledge of information management and the protection of trade secrets
- Has tried 5 product liability medical device cases in the past 2.5 years
Previous Professional Experience
- Formerly associated with another large law firm and has worked as general counsel of a national healthcare company
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Chambers and Partners USA - Litigation: Product Liability - Georgia (2025)
- The International Who's Who in Product Liability Defense Lawyers (2022, 2024)
Professional Activities
- DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
- Women in Products Liability Section, American Bar Association
- Board of Trustee for Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice
Community
- Current Member, Board of Trustees, Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice
- Former Member, Board of Trustees, Haygood United Methodist Church (2006 - 2007)
- Former Member, Board of Trustees, Greater Atlanta YWCA (2000 - 2001)
Kate is a first chair trial lawyer who practices in the areas of product liability, class action, complex commercial litigation, and insurance litigation. She has represented clients in litigation nationwide and handled matters in more than 20 states.
She served as trial counsel for major medical device manufacturers in multidistrict litigation bellwether trials.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Experience in the areas of product liability, class action, complex commercial litigation, and insurance litigation
- Has represented clients in litigation nationwide and has handled matters in more than 15 states
- Served as trial counsel for major medical device manufacturer in Multi-District Litigation bellwether trials
- Has experience in coordinating product liability litigation, discovery, and technical issues on a national basis to ensure each individual matter is handled in a manner consistent with the overall litigation strategy
- Has advised clients on risk management, insurance coverage, loss prevention, and litigation training and has knowledge of information management and the protection of trade secrets
- Has tried 5 product liability medical device cases in the past 2.5 years
Previous Professional Experience
- Formerly associated with another large law firm and has worked as general counsel of a national healthcare company
Education
- Emory University School of Law, JD (1987)
- DePauw University, BA (1984)
Admissions
- Georgia
- Georgia Supreme Court
- Georgia Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Class Action & Multi-Claim Litigation
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
- Products Liability - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
- Property & Casualty Coverage
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Chambers and Partners USA - Litigation: Product Liability - Georgia (2025)
- The International Who's Who in Product Liability Defense Lawyers (2022, 2024)
- DRI – The Voice of the Defense Bar
- Women in Products Liability Section, American Bar Association
- Board of Trustee for Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice
- Current Member, Board of Trustees, Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice
- Former Member, Board of Trustees, Haygood United Methodist Church (2006 - 2007)
- Former Member, Board of Trustees, Greater Atlanta YWCA (2000 - 2001)
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