Alison Cooney
Partner
123 N. Wacker Drive
21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
21st Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
alison.cooney@nelsonmullins.com
Alison is a trial lawyer with a focus on complex commercial litigation matters. She has considerable experience handling matters for clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and consumer products industries in state and federal courts involving claims of personal injury, wrongful death, and consumer fraud. Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Alison was an associate in the...
Alison is a trial lawyer with a focus on complex commercial litigation matters. She has considerable experience handling matters for clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and consumer products industries in state and federal courts involving claims of personal injury, wrongful death, and consumer fraud. Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Alison was an associate in the Chicago office of two international law firms.
Chicago office of two international law firms.
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.
Representative Matters
- An American pharmaceutical company in federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) and in state courts across the country concerning its prescription opioid pain medication.
- An American multinational conglomerate in product liability litigation involving allegations that a product sold to the military is related to hearing loss suffered by servicemen and women.
- An American multinational manufacturer as national counsel in all lawsuits filed across the country alleging that plaintiffs developed personal injuries such as mesothelioma from the use of certain consumer products that allegedly were contaminated with asbestos.
- A Fortune 500 consumer products manufacturer in several cases nearing $2 billion arising from allegations that the company’s products violated state consumer protection statutes.
- A leading medical device manufacturer in state and federal product liability cases involving allegations of personal injury and wrongful death relating to cardiovascular devices.
Previous Professional Experience
- Senior Litigation Associate, Chicago office of an International Law Firm (2019–2023)
- Litigation Associate, Chicago office of an International Law Firm (2013–2019)
Education
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, JD, cum laude (2013)
- Vanderbilt University, BA (2009)
Admissions
- Illinois
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.
Representative Matters
- An American pharmaceutical company in federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) and in state courts across the country concerning its prescription opioid pain medication.
- An American multinational conglomerate in product liability litigation involving allegations that a product sold to the military is related to hearing loss suffered by servicemen and women.
- An American multinational manufacturer as national counsel in all lawsuits filed across the country alleging that plaintiffs developed personal injuries such as mesothelioma from the use of certain consumer products that allegedly were contaminated with asbestos.
- A Fortune 500 consumer products manufacturer in several cases nearing $2 billion arising from allegations that the company’s products violated state consumer protection statutes.
- A leading medical device manufacturer in state and federal product liability cases involving allegations of personal injury and wrongful death relating to cardiovascular devices.
Previous Professional Experience
- Senior Litigation Associate, Chicago office of an International Law Firm (2019–2023)
- Litigation Associate, Chicago office of an International Law Firm (2013–2019)
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.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Commercial Litigation (2021-2026)
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants (2023-2026)
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2024-2026)
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026)
Professional Activities
- Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF), Young Professionals Board Member
Community
- Volunteer, One Tail At A Time
- Volunteer, PAWS Chicago
Alison is a trial lawyer with a focus on complex commercial litigation matters. She has considerable experience handling matters for clients in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and consumer products industries in state and federal courts involving claims of personal injury, wrongful death, and consumer fraud. Prior to joining Nelson Mullins, Alison was an associate in the... Chicago office of two international law firms.
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.Representative Matters
- An American pharmaceutical company in federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) and in state courts across the country concerning its prescription opioid pain medication.
- An American multinational conglomerate in product liability litigation involving allegations that a product sold to the military is related to hearing loss suffered by servicemen and women.
- An American multinational manufacturer as national counsel in all lawsuits filed across the country alleging that plaintiffs developed personal injuries such as mesothelioma from the use of certain consumer products that allegedly were contaminated with asbestos.
- A Fortune 500 consumer products manufacturer in several cases nearing $2 billion arising from allegations that the company’s products violated state consumer protection statutes.
- A leading medical device manufacturer in state and federal product liability cases involving allegations of personal injury and wrongful death relating to cardiovascular devices.
Previous Professional Experience
- Senior Litigation Associate, Chicago office of an International Law Firm (2019–2023)
- Litigation Associate, Chicago office of an International Law Firm (2013–2019)
Education
- Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, JD, cum laude (2013)
- Vanderbilt University, BA (2009)
Admissions
- Illinois
Practice Areas
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.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Commercial Litigation (2021-2026)
- Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants (2023-2026)
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2024-2026)
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026)
- Legal Assistance Foundation (LAF), Young Professionals Board Member
- Volunteer, One Tail At A Time
- Volunteer, PAWS Chicago
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