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Turning 125: Nelson Mullins Celebrating 125 Years of Legal Service in 2022
In January 1897, attorney P.H. Nelson left his position as solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit to set up a private law practice in Columbia, S.C. The State newspaper contained a short but prescient news item on Jan. 26 about the endeavor, which noted that "the new firm should meet with great success."
And they were right. Today, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP offers legal services in 15 states and the District of Columbia from 31 offices with 930+ attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals. It is the 71st largest law firm in the nation based on 2021 gross revenues, according to The American Lawyer’s Am Law 100, a legal news organization that tracks law firm growth.
Throughout 2022, Nelson Mullins will be sharing seminal events from its history that highlight its growth from a one-man firm in 1897 to where we are today. Click here to learn more.
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Katherine A. Lawler
Partner
Suite 1600
Baltimore, MD 21201
Katherine concentrates her practice on defending companies in mass tort and personal injury matters. She has defended hospitals, product manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers on local, regional, and national levels. She has managed numerous local and national trial teams, developing effective trial themes and case evaluation strategies. She currently serves as national coordinating counsel for a...
Katherine concentrates her practice on defending companies in mass tort and personal injury matters. She has defended hospitals, product manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers on local, regional, and national levels. She has managed numerous local and national trial teams, developing effective trial themes and case evaluation strategies. She currently serves as national coordinating counsel for a major manufacturer of consumer products
Over more than a decade as a litigator, Katherine has developed complex medical and scientific defenses, corporate defenses, and corporate and expert witnesses. She has experience building strategic themes across multiple disciplines to tell clients' stories at trial. In addition, she counsels clients on litigation risk and strategy across a variety of jurisdictions and issues. She focuses on problem-solving for her corporate and insurance clients at every stage of litigation.
Along with tort litigation, Katherine devotes part of her practice to pro bono cases in the areas of social justice, special education, family law, and animal welfare. Katherine serves on the firm’s Pro Bono, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Associates, and Paralegal Committees. She is currently the DEI Liaison to the Associates Committee.
major manufacturer of consumer products
Over more than a decade as a litigator, Katherine has developed complex medical and scientific defenses, corporate defenses, and corporate and expert witnesses. She has experience building strategic themes across multiple disciplines to tell clients' stories at trial. In addition, she counsels clients on litigation risk and strategy across a variety of jurisdictions and issues. She focuses on problem-solving for her corporate and insurance clients at every stage of litigation.
Along with tort litigation, Katherine devotes part of her practice to pro bono cases in the areas of social justice, special education, family law, and animal welfare. Katherine serves on the firm’s Pro Bono, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Associates, and Paralegal Committees. She is currently the DEI Liaison to the Associates Committee.
Education
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Syracuse University College of Law,
JD
(2008)
- Executive Editor, Syracuse Science & Technology Law Reporter
- Regional AAJ Trial Advocacy Champion
- President of St. Thomas More Society and Family Law Society
- Order of Barristers
- University of Notre Dame, BBA (2005)
Admissions
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Practice Areas
Industries
Media
Recognitions
- Maryland Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, Personal Injury Products: Defense (2013–2022)
- The Lawyers of Distinction (2017)
- The Daily Record, Named to the "Very Important Professionals, Successful by 40" (VIP) List (2013)
- National Association of Professional Women VIP Woman of the Year – Attorneys, Partners, and Judges (2013)
- The Daily Record, Named among Leading Women (2012)
- National Kidney Foundation of Maryland Volunteer Award (2010, 2011)
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Excellence in Advocacy Award (2008)
- The Legal 500, Dispute resolution: Product liability, mass tort, and class action – defense: Toxic Tort (2022)
Professional Activities
- Maryland Defense Counsel: President (2021–2022); Judicial Selections Committee Vice-Chair (2017–present); President-Elect (2020–2021) PAC Treasurer (2017–2020); PAC Chair (2016–2017)
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Baltimore County Bar Association
Community
- Baltimore Ballet, Director (2010–2015); Advisory Board Member (2016–present)
- Domestic Violence Center of Howard County, Board Member (2010)
- National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, Event Committee Member (2009–2015)
- ND Women Connect, Maryland Chapter, Co-Founder (2011), Co-Chair (2011–present)
- Notre Dame Alumni Club of Maryland, President (2013–2014), Vice President (2012–2013), Board Member (2010–present)
- Saint Brigid Roman Catholic Congregation Pastoral Council, Financial Committee Advisor (2013–2016)
Katherine concentrates her practice on defending companies in mass tort and personal injury matters. She has defended hospitals, product manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers on local, regional, and national levels. She has managed numerous local and national trial teams, developing effective trial themes and case evaluation strategies. She currently serves as national coordinating counsel for a... major manufacturer of consumer products
Over more than a decade as a litigator, Katherine has developed complex medical and scientific defenses, corporate defenses, and corporate and expert witnesses. She has experience building strategic themes across multiple disciplines to tell clients' stories at trial. In addition, she counsels clients on litigation risk and strategy across a variety of jurisdictions and issues. She focuses on problem-solving for her corporate and insurance clients at every stage of litigation.
Along with tort litigation, Katherine devotes part of her practice to pro bono cases in the areas of social justice, special education, family law, and animal welfare. Katherine serves on the firm’s Pro Bono, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Associates, and Paralegal Committees. She is currently the DEI Liaison to the Associates Committee.
Education
-
Syracuse University College of Law,
JD
(2008)
- Executive Editor, Syracuse Science & Technology Law Reporter
- Regional AAJ Trial Advocacy Champion
- President of St. Thomas More Society and Family Law Society
- Order of Barristers
- University of Notre Dame, BBA (2005)
Admissions
- Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Practice Areas
- Arbitration, Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Asbestos
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
- Toxic Torts
Industries
- Maryland Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, Personal Injury Products: Defense (2013–2022)
- The Lawyers of Distinction (2017)
- The Daily Record, Named to the "Very Important Professionals, Successful by 40" (VIP) List (2013)
- National Association of Professional Women VIP Woman of the Year – Attorneys, Partners, and Judges (2013)
- The Daily Record, Named among Leading Women (2012)
- National Kidney Foundation of Maryland Volunteer Award (2010, 2011)
- New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers Excellence in Advocacy Award (2008)
- The Legal 500, Dispute resolution: Product liability, mass tort, and class action – defense: Toxic Tort (2022)
- Maryland Defense Counsel: President (2021–2022); Judicial Selections Committee Vice-Chair (2017–present); President-Elect (2020–2021) PAC Treasurer (2017–2020); PAC Chair (2016–2017)
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Baltimore County Bar Association
- Baltimore Ballet, Director (2010–2015); Advisory Board Member (2016–present)
- Domestic Violence Center of Howard County, Board Member (2010)
- National Kidney Foundation of Maryland, Event Committee Member (2009–2015)
- ND Women Connect, Maryland Chapter, Co-Founder (2011), Co-Chair (2011–present)
- Notre Dame Alumni Club of Maryland, President (2013–2014), Vice President (2012–2013), Board Member (2010–present)
- Saint Brigid Roman Catholic Congregation Pastoral Council, Financial Committee Advisor (2013–2016)
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