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cases in Las Vegas, lead counsel for manufacturer/distributor in Phenergan cases filed throughout the US, and lead counsel for largest generic manufacturer of store-brand products in all phenylpropanolamine (PPA) cases filed in Tennessee.</p> </span> <div class="pagestrip-bullet-text"></div> </div> <div class="pagestrip-cell"> <span class="pagestrip-bullet-icon"><i class="ci-48 ci-60-lg" aria-hidden="true"><svg class="ci-icon" role='img' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#ci-shape-experience" xmlns:xlink='http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink'></use></svg></i></span> <span class="pagestrip-bullet-title"><p>Represented spinal screw manufacturer in mass tort litigation (more than 1,600 separate plaintiffs in 35 state and federal cases) involving claims of manufacturing defects and multiple FDA violations. Obtained 25 summary judgments, seven affirmances on appeal, ultimate dismissal of all claims and no judgment against the client.</p> </span> <div class="pagestrip-bullet-text"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="pagebodymain"> <div class="pagebodycols"> <div class="sg-pagewidth"> <div class="pagebodycols-banner"> <h2 class="shared-blue-header">Practice Overview</h2> <div class="shared-divider red"> <hr /> </div> </div> <div class="sg-row sg-row-pad"> <div class="sg-col-lg-8"> <div class="pagebodycol-main"> <div class="sharedrollup sharedrollup-startopen"> <button class="sharedrollup-header" type="button"><i aria-hidden="true"><svg class="ci-icon" role='img' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#ci-shape-overview" xmlns:xlink='http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink'></use></svg></i>Overview</button> <div class="sharedrollup-body wb-content"> <div class='sharedbody-intro'><p>Our large team of product liability lawyers provide a wealth of experience in defending manufacturers in class actions, mass torts, complex litigation and significant individual cases involving virtually every type of product.</p> </div> <p>Baker Donelson manages multiple-suit, mass-tort, large class action as well as high stakes "bet the company" cases involving serious personal injury or death. We have a strong track record defending such cases in some of the nation's most dangerous venues, and we have proven experience with the complex technical, scientific and medical/health issues involved with these claims.</p> <p>Our more than 75 lawyers are trusted advocates with decades of trial experience who serve as national, regional and local counsel. We advise clients throughout the United States, with a focus on the southeastern U.S.</p> <p><strong>Wide variety of industries. </strong>We defend clients facing claims in a wide array of industries including motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, consumer products, children's products, asbestos and tobacco. Our team has the specialized knowledge and understands the unique liability issues faced by the transportation industry, as well as nursing homes and other medical service providers in the health care industry.</p> <p><strong>Types of claims. </strong>The lawyers on our team defend a wide array of complex product and mass tort claims including the defense of design, warning and manufacturing defect cases for manufacturers, distributors and retailers.</p> <p><strong>Regulatory compliance and product recalls. </strong>We advise clients concerning product safety and regulatory compliance issues, and we have served as lead counsel in multiple product safety recalls for manufacturers.</p> <p><strong>Toxic torts. </strong>Attorneys on our team have been at the forefront of asbestos and toxic tort litigation since its inception not only defending, but also addressing the policy and tort reform issues through industry-coordinated appellate advocacy. We have substantial experience defending manufacturers, distributors and service providers – including mining companies, solvent manufacturers, water treatment providers and radioactive waste generators – from environmental and toxic tort claims. Our lawyers have addressed claims arising from exposure to chemical and biological contaminants, asbestos, lead paint, PCBs, vinyl chloride, printing solvents, methylene chloride, petroleum, lead and other toxic chemicals.</p> <p><strong>Nationally recognized. </strong><em>Best Lawyers in America</em>® has ranked our firm and our individual attorneys among the leading practitioners in the U.S. for both product liability litigation and mass tort litigation. Our attorneys are members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Product Liability Advisory Council and active in DRI, the International Association of Defense Counsel, the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel and the American Bar Association – Products Liability Committee – associations that enable us to share our experiences and to benefit from the collective efforts of other defense professionals throughout the nation.</p> <p><strong>Thought leadership. </strong>Members of our group currently serve as chair of the DRI Drug & Medical Device Committee and co-chair of the ABA Products Liability Committee.</p> </div> </div> <div class="sharedrollup"> <button class="sharedrollup-header" type="button"><i aria-hidden="true"><svg class="ci-icon" role='img' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#ci-shape-case_study" xmlns:xlink='http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink'></use></svg></i>Case Studies</button> <div class="sharedrollup-body wb-content"> <ul class="sharedpublist"> <li> <a href="/ford-motor-company">Unanimous Jury Defense Verdict for Ford in Product Liability Trial</a> - Product Liability Litigation </li> <li> <a href="/summary-judgment-victories-for-choice-hotels-international-inc">Summary Judgment Victories for Choice Hotels International, Inc.</a> - TVPRA Litigation </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="sharedrollup"> <button class="sharedrollup-header" type="button"><i aria-hidden="true"><svg class="ci-icon" role='img' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#ci-shape-experience" xmlns:xlink='http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink'></use></svg></i>Representative Matters</button> <div class="sharedrollup-body wb-content"> <ul class="sharedpublist"> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Extensive experience in defending major automobile manufacturers against product defect claims, including defense verdict after five-week jury trial involving 18-year-old driver who was ejected from an SUV and rendered a paraplegic and defense verdict after two-week trial involving deaths of three children who were ejected from an SUV.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Vast experience as national and regional counsel in pharmaceutical product defect cases, including lead counsel for distributor in mass tort propofol cases in Las Vegas, lead counsel for manufacturer/distributor in Phenergan cases filed throughout the US, and lead counsel for largest generic manufacturer of store-brand products in all phenylpropanolamine (PPA) cases filed in Tennessee.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Represented spinal screw manufacturer in mass tort litigation (more than 1,600 separate plaintiffs in 35 state and federal cases) involving claims of manufacturing defects and multiple FDA violations. Obtained 25 summary judgments, seven affirmances on appeal, ultimate dismissal of all claims and no judgment against the client.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Defended a utility company against charges of negligence by an employee of an independent contractor who sustained permanent lung injuries during a construction project. Obtained summary judgment and saved the company several million dollars.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Defended manufacturer of component part of commercial refrigeration unit in product liability lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed in federal court by a serviceman who sustained fourth degree burns while attempting to service the part. <a href="http://www.bakerdonelson.com/files/Uploads/Documents/Ransom.pdf" target="_blank">Excluded plaintiff's expert and obtained summary judgment on eight of ten claims.</a> Obtained unanimous jury verdict at trial on the remaining claims. The case was the <a href="http://www.bakerdonelson.com/files/Uploads/Documents/DP700-AC615330[1].pdf" target="_blank">Featured Verdict</a> in the February 2014 issue of <em>Verdict Search Georgia</em>.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Successfully defended major automobile manufacturer in a product liability action involving three children who were ejected from the vehicle and died of resulting injuries. Plaintiffs alleged that the sport utility vehicle's handling and stability system was defectively designed. After a two-week trial, the jury found that the vehicle was not defective.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>As co-liaison defense counsel for Mississippi tobacco litigation, preserved federal diversity jurisdiction with successful dismissal of fraudulently joined resident retailer defendants under Mississippi Innocent Seller Statute.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Defended major tobacco manufacturer in series of smoking and health cases in Tennessee. Four-month trial resulted in defense verdict in consolidated case involving three plaintiffs; voluntary dismissal of numerous other cases.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Represented one of the world's largest car manufacturers in asbestos friction product cases in Tennessee.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Represented manufacturer of spray foam insulation in an action for personal injury and property damage. Resolved by favorable settlement to defendant client.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Obtained a summary judgment verdict in a vicarious liability legionnaire's disease case regarding the serious illnesses of two hotel guests. The client had previously been represented as an additional insured by insurance defense counsel for the franchisee. The court granted a renewed motion, releasing the client from the case.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Defended a food processing facility in a Clean Water Act (CWA) citizen suit and common law nuisance action by 45 neighbors complaining of alleged odors and overflow from discharge to a city sewer system, resulting in a jury awarding no damages against the client after a three-week federal trial and a favorable post-trial settlement on the remaining CWA claims.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Defense verdict at trial on behalf of development company in Federal Court on claims seeking over $4 million and attorneys fees for alleged Clean Water Act violations and nuisance, arising out of development of residential subdivision.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Represented French manufacturer of jet engines in suit by commuter airline, alleging that defective engines caused failure of airline. Favorable settlement.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Represent engineering consultant to military in products liability action alleging design defects in communication cables for military helicopters; action dismissed under political question doctrine.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Defended appliance manufacturing client in class action suit in which plaintiffs alleged that client’s appliances were defective and did not meet the expectations of a reasonable consumer because of a lack of reliability and need for repairs. We first removed the suit to Louisiana federal court under the Class Action Fairness Act and preemptively attacked certification of the class by filing a Motion to Dismiss, or alternatively, Motion to Strike the Class Claims. In its order granting the Motion, the court struck the class action allegations and then remanded the only two remaining plaintiffs’ claims back to state court.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Successfully defended major government contractor in the second of five bellwether cases to be tried in federal multidistrict litigation comprising tens of thousands of individual lawsuits alleging injuries due to formaldehyde exposure while living in FEMA trailers following the devastation from Hurricane Katrina. Received unanimous jury verdict after two-week trial. Following verdict, obtained dismissal of contractor from third bellwether case as well.</p> </div> </li> <li> <div class="wb-content-snug"> <p>Represented major railroad company in multiple lawsuits arising out of a derailment resulting in fires burning for five days, the government-institution of a no-fly zone over a wide area of cultivated land during prime time for aerial delivery of herbicides, and the evacuation of thousands of people. Over forty suits were removed and consolidated. After the United States District Court certified a class action involving over 12,000 claimants seeking a wide range of compensatory damages and punitive damages, the Fifth Circuit reversed certification, and the case thereafter settled on a settlement class basis. The litigation involved multiple issues including but not limited to legal issues of the federal preemption of state law tort duties, choice of law, proper preservation and production of enormous amounts of electronic evidence, and factual and expert analysis of fate and distribution of released chemicals.</p> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="sharedrollup"> <button class="sharedrollup-header" type="button"><i aria-hidden="true"><svg class="ci-icon" role='img' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#ci-shape-publications" xmlns:xlink='http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink'></use></svg></i>Publications</button> <div class="sharedrollup-body wb-content"> <ul class="sharedpublist"> <li> "<a href='/shouldnt-fixing-the-problem-be-enough-post-recall-civil-litigation-and-the-prudential-mootness-doctrine'>Shouldn't Fixing the Problem Be Enough? Post-recall Civil Litigation and the Prudential Mootness Doctrine</a>," republished August 4, 2023, in Mealey's Litigation Report (August 2023) </li> <li> "<a href='/twos-company-threes-a-crowd-three-way-split-sets-stage-for-supreme-court-review-of-flsa-collective-actions'>Two's Company, Three's A Crowd: Three-Way Split Sets Stage for Supreme Court Review of FLSA Collective Actions</a>," republished July 20, 2023, in <i>HR Daily Advisor</i> (May 2023) </li> <li> "<a href='/short-term-rentals-and-long-term-considerations-examining-short-term-rental-liability-during-the-opioid-crisis'>Short-Term Rentals and Long-Term Considerations: Examining Short-Term Rental Liability During the Opioid Crisis</a>" (March 2023) </li> <li> "<a href='/meaningful-tort-reform-on-florida-horizon'>Meaningful Tort Reform on Florida Horizon</a>," republished March 9, 2023, in <i>Law360</i> (February 2023) </li> <li> "<a href='/cybersecurity-a-whistleblowers-paradise'>Cybersecurity: A Whistleblower's Paradise</a>," republished in <i>FEDweek</i> (April 2022) </li> <li> "<a href='/supreme-court-effectively-strikes-down-oshas-vaccine-or-test-ets'>Supreme Court (Effectively) Strikes Down OSHA's "Vaccine or Test" ETS</a>" (January 2022) </li> <li> "<a href='/oshas-vaccine-or-test-ets-reinstated-next-steps-explained'>OSHA's "Vaccine or Test" ETS Reinstated: Next Steps Explained</a>" (December 2021) </li> <li> "<a href='/fifth-circuit-reversal-of-nationwide-stay-leaves-enforcement-status-of-cms-vaccine-mandate-uncertain'>Fifth Circuit Reversal of Nationwide Stay Leaves Enforcement Status of CMS Vaccine Mandate Uncertain</a>," republished January 7, 2022, in <i>Westlaw</i> (December 2021) </li> <li> "<a href='/ten-states-challenge-cms-covid-19-vaccine-mandate'>Ten States Challenge CMS' COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate</a>" (November 2021) </li> <li> "<a href='/legal-challenges-to-oshas-vaccine-or-test-ets-your-questions-answered'>Legal Challenges to OSHA's "Vaccine or Test" ETS: Your Questions Answered</a>" (November 2021) </li> <li> "<a href='/clean-water-act-circuit-and-district-courts-start-addressing-the-supreme-courts-functional-equivalent-requirement'>Clean Water Act: Circuit and District Courts Start Addressing the Supreme Court's "Functional Equivalent" Requirement </a>" (November 2021) </li> <li> "<a href='/osha-issues-emergency-temporary-standard-requiring-covid-19-vaccinations-or-tests'>OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations or Tests</a>" (November 2021) </li> <li> "<a href='/floridas-broad-new-covid-19-liability-protections'>Florida's Broad New COVID-19 Liability Protections</a>" (April 2021) </li> <li> "<a href='/tidal-wave-of-covid-19-lawsuits-on-the-way'>Tidal Wave of COVID-19 Lawsuits on the Way</a>" (April 21, 2020) </li> <li> "<a href='/food-producers-and-manufacturers-face-uncertain-future-as-covid-19-pandemic-drags-on'>Food Producers and Manufacturers Face Uncertain Future as COVID-19 Pandemic Drags On</a>" (April 3, 2020) </li> <li> "<a href='/a-pfas-landscape-update'>A PFAS Landscape Update</a>" (August 2019) </li> <li> "<a href='/georgia-federal-court-finds-no-bad-faith-in-dilemma-laden-holt-demand'>Georgia Federal Court Finds No Bad Faith in Dilemma-Laden Holt Demand</a>" (July 2019) </li> <li> "<a href='/civil-rules-committee-decides-companies-must-have-right-to-choose-30b6-designees'>Civil Rules Committee Decides Companies Must Have Right to Choose 30(b)(6) Designees</a>" (April 2019) </li> <li> "<a href='/ABA-Resolution-105-on-Punitive-Damages-Is-Dead-for-Now-07-24-2015'>ABA Resolution 105 on Punitive Damages Is Dead for Now</a>" (July 2015) </li> <li> "<a href='/Legislative-Update-for-Brand-Manufacturers-Distributing-in-Alabama-04-30-2015'>Legislative Update for Brand Manufacturers Distributing in Alabama</a>" (April 2015) </li> <li> "<a href='/Federal-District-Court-Rules-Favorably-for-Medical-Device-Manufacturer-in-Off-Label-Promotion-Lawsuits'>Federal District Court Rules Favorably for Medical Device Manufacturer in Off-Label Promotion Lawsuits</a>" (April 2015) </li> <li> "<a href='/Georgia-Supreme-Court-Rejects-Challenge-to-Apportionment-Statute-04-03-2012'>Georgia Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Apportionment Statute</a>" (April 2012) </li> <li> "<a href='/Spotlight-on-Robert-Tom-12-15-2011'>Spotlight on Robert Tom</a>" (December 2011) </li> <li> "<a href='/The-Effects-of-Tennessee-Tort-Reform-on-Health-Care-Providers-06-23-2011'>The Effects of Tennessee Tort Reform on Health Care Providers</a>" (June 23, 2011) </li> <li> "<a href='/FDA-Amends-Food-Code-01-06-2010'>FDA Amends Food Code</a>" (January 6, 2010) </li> <li> "<a href='/Gift-Card-Management--When-Income-Tax-and-State-Unclaimed-Property-Laws-Converge-01-06-2010'>Gift Card Management — When Income Tax and State Unclaimed Property Laws Converge</a>" (January 06, 2010) </li> <li> "<a href='/Remember-That-Post-You-Wrote-About-Me-on-MySpace-Youre-Fired-01-06-2010'>Remember That Post You Wrote About Me on MySpace? You're Fired.</a>" (January 2010) </li> <li> "<a href='/Crimes-on-Your-Properties-Have-Multiple-Victims-The-Affected-Patron-Your-Future-Patrons-and-Your-Business-01-06-2010'>Crimes on Your Properties Have Multiple Victims: The Affected Patron, Your Future Patrons and Your Business</a>" (January 06, 2010) </li> <li> "<a href='/Do-You-Deliver--Is-Your-Equity-on-the-Delivery-Menu-01-06-2010'>"Do You Deliver?" – Is Your Equity on the Delivery Menu?</a>" (January 06, 2010) </li> <li> "<a href='/The-FDAs-Role-in-Incorporating-Human-Factors-Engineering-in-Medical-Device-Design-10-30-2009'>The FDA’s Role in Incorporating Human Factors Engineering in Medical Device Design</a>" (October 30, 2009) </li> <li> "<a href='/The-Sky-is-Not-the-Limit-Limitation-of-Liability-Clauses-May-Be-the-Solution-to-Cap-Your-Contractual-Liability-05-10-2007'>The Sky is Not the Limit: Limitation of Liability Clauses May Be the Solution to Cap Your Contractual Liability</a>" (May 2007) </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="sharedrollup"> <button class="sharedrollup-header" type="button"><i aria-hidden="true"><svg class="ci-icon" role='img' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#ci-shape-events" xmlns:xlink='http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink'></use></svg></i>Events</button> <div class="sharedrollup-body wb-content"> <ul class="sharedpublist"> <li> "<a href='/2017-dri-drug-and-medical-device-seminar'>2017 DRI Drug and Medical Device Seminar</a>," Baker Recommends (May 2017) </li> <li> "<a href='/Join-Baker-Donelson-at-the-2016-DRI-Drug-and-Medical-Device-Seminar-05-19-2016'>2016 DRI Drug and Medical Device Seminar</a>" (May 2016) </li> <li> "<a href='/2015-DRI-Drug-and-Medical-Device-Seminar-05-14-2015'>2015 DRI Drug and Medical Device Seminar</a>" (May 2015) </li> <li> "<a href='/2014-DRI-Drug--Device-Seminar-05-15-2014'>2014 DRI Drug & Device Seminar</a>" (May 2014) </li> <li> "<a href='/Join-Baker-Donelson-at-DRIs-29th-annual-Drug-and-Medical-Device-Seminar-05-16-2013'>DRI's 29th Annual Drug and Medical Device Seminar</a>" (May 2013) </li> <li> "<a href='/DRI-Toxic-Torts-and-Environmental-Law-Seminar-02-10-2011'>DRI Toxic Torts and Environmental Law Seminar</a>" (February 2011) </li> <li> "<a href='/11th-Annual-Women-In-Products-Liability-Workshop-11-12-2010'>11th Annual Women In Products Liability Workshop</a>" (November 2010) </li> <li> "<a href='/Product-Liability-Conference---The-Masters-of-Product-Liability-Litigation-The-Stars-Come-Out-to-Shine-04-07-2010'>Product Liability Conference - The Masters of Product Liability Litigation: The Stars Come Out to Shine</a>" (April 2010) </li> <li> "<a href='/2nd-Annual-ACI-Automotive-Litigation-Conference-11-19-2009'>2nd Annual ACI Automotive Litigation Conference</a>" (November 2009) </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="sharedrollup"> <button class="sharedrollup-header" type="button"><i aria-hidden="true"><svg class="ci-icon" role='img' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' aria-hidden="true"><use xlink:href="#ci-shape-press_release" xmlns:xlink='http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink'></use></svg></i>Press Releases</button> <div class="sharedrollup-body wb-content"> <ul class="sharedpublist"> <li> <a href='/38-baker-donelson-attorneys-named-to-2024-mid-south-super-lawyers-39-named-to-mid-south-rising-stars'>38 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 39 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars</a> (November 22, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-earns-national-and-metro-rankings-in-2025-edition-of-best-law-firms'>Baker Donelson Earns National and Metro Rankings in 2025 Edition of Best Law Firms®</a> (November 7, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-adds-kevin-c-baltz-as-commercial-litigation-shareholder'>Baker Donelson Adds Kevin C. Baltz as Commercial Litigation Shareholder</a> (October 29, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-shareholder-sara-m-turner-elected-second-vice-president-of-dri'>Baker Donelson Shareholder Sara M. Turner Elected Second Vice President of DRI</a> (October 22, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-adds-eight-associates'>Baker Donelson Adds Eight Associates</a> (September 12, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-adds-litigator-tracy-e-tomlin-in-charlotte'>Baker Donelson Adds Litigator Tracy E. Tomlin in Charlotte</a> (August 5, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-expands-atlanta-office-with-addition-of-two-attorneys'>Baker Donelson Expands Atlanta Office with Addition of Two Attorneys </a> (July 22, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/american-red-cross-of-east-tennessee-chapter-announces-george-t-lewis-as-board-chair'>American Red Cross of East Tennessee Chapter Announces George T. Lewis as Board Chair</a> (June 20, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/corporate-attorney-stephen-e-luttrell-joins-baker-donelson'>Corporate Attorney Stephen E. Luttrell Joins Baker Donelson</a> (June 10, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelsons-kenneth-m-klemm-honored-by-scouting-america-council-at-annual-pillars-of-scouting-luncheon'>Baker Donelson's Kenneth M. Klemm Honored by Scouting America Council at Annual Pillars of Scouting Luncheon</a> (June 4, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-welcomes-two-attorneys-to-atlanta-office'>Baker Donelson Welcomes Two Attorneys to Atlanta Office</a> (May 6, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/safe-alliance-honors-baker-donelsons-bill-starr-for-pro-bono-efforts-on-behalf-of-victims-of-domestic-violence'>Safe Alliance Honors Baker Donelson's Bill Starr for Pro Bono Efforts on Behalf of Victims of Domestic Violence</a> (April 18, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/kimberly-a-chojnacki-of-baker-donelson-named-to-2024-edition-of-texas-rising-stars-by-super-lawyers'>Kimberly A. Chojnacki of Baker Donelson Named to 2024 Edition of Texas Rising Stars by Super Lawyers</a> (March 21, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/litigator-jay-saxon-joins-baker-donelson-as-of-counsel-in-birmingham'>Litigator Jay Saxon Joins Baker Donelson as Of Counsel in Birmingham</a> (March 13, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-launches-charlotte-office'>Baker Donelson Launches Charlotte Office, Expands Foothold in Carolinas with Addition of Eight Shareholders</a> (March 4, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-continues-to-grow-atlanta-office-with-addition-of-phil-george-as-of-counsel'>Baker Donelson Continues to Grow Atlanta Office with Addition of Phil George as Of Counsel</a> (January 24, 2024) </li> <li> <a href='/44-baker-donelson-attorneys-named-to-2023-mid-south-super-lawyers-32-named-to-mid-south-rising-stars'>44 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 32 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars</a> (November 28, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/sara-m-turner-of-baker-donelson-elected-secretary-treasurer-of-dri'>Sara M. Turner of Baker Donelson Elected Secretary-Treasurer of DRI</a> (November 3, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-earns-national-and-metro-rankings-in-2024-best-law-firms-list'>Baker Donelson Earns National and Metro Rankings in 2024 Best Law Firms® List</a> (November 2, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-adds-three-attorneys-in-atlanta'>Baker Donelson Adds Three Attorneys in Atlanta</a> (September 25, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/twelve-baker-donelson-attorneys-named-to-2024-lawdragon-500-leading-litigators-in-america'>Twelve Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America</a> (September 12, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-attorney-rodney-dillard-ii-selected-by-minority-corporate-counsel-association-as-a-rising-star'>Baker Donelson Attorney Rodney Dillard II Selected by Minority Corporate Counsel Association as a Rising Star</a> (August 8, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/2023-southeastern-legal-awards-honors-baker-donelsons-jill-steinberg-with-lifetime-achievement-award'>2023 Southeastern Legal Awards Honors Baker Donelson's Jill Steinberg with Lifetime Achievement Award</a> (June 29, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/corporate-counsel-name-four-baker-donelson-attorneys-to-bti-client-service-all-stars-2023'>Corporate Counsel Name Four Baker Donelson Attorneys to BTI Client Service All-Stars 2023</a> (June 13, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/gregory-e-bodin-named-managing-shareholder-of-baker-donelsons-baton-rouge-office'>Gregory E. Bodin Named Managing Shareholder of Baker Donelson's Baton Rouge Office</a> (May 22, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-attorneys-selected-for-2023-leadership-council-on-legal-diversity-programs'>Baker Donelson Attorneys Selected for 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs</a> (May 5, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-names-new-leaders-in-advocacy-department'>Baker Donelson Names New Leaders in Advocacy Department</a> (April 13, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-continues-growth-of-financial-services-litigation-and-compliance-practice-with-addition-of-shareholder-brian-j-malcom'>Baker Donelson Continues Growth of Financial Services Litigation and Compliance Practice with Addition of Shareholder Brian J. Malcom</a> (April 12, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelsons-buckner-wellford-admitted-to-american-college-of-trial-lawyers'>Baker Donelson's Buckner Wellford Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers</a> (February 27, 2023) </li> <li> <a href='/55-baker-donelson-attorneys-named-to-2022-mid-south-super-lawyers-30-named-to-mid-south-rising-stars'>55 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 30 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars</a> (November 29, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-continues-to-grow-complex-torts-practice-in-baltimore-with-addition-of-joel-dewey'>Baker Donelson Continues to Grow Complex Torts Practice in Baltimore with Addition of Joel Dewey</a> (November 14, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-earns-national-and-metro-rankings-in-2023-us-news-best-lawyers-best-law-firms-list'>Baker Donelson Earns National and Metro Rankings in 2023 <em>U.S. News – Best Lawyers</em><sup>®</sup> "Best Law Firms" List</a> (November 3, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelsons-craig-c-conley-becomes-rule-31-listed-general-civil-mediator'>Baker Donelson's Craig C. Conley Becomes Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator</a> (October 21, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-adds-shareholder-jeffrey-yeatman-to-complex-torts-group-in-baltimore'>Baker Donelson Adds Shareholder Jeffrey Yeatman to Complex Torts Group in Baltimore</a> (August 23, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='/jason-b-bloom-joins-baker-donelsons-business-litigation-group'>Jason B. Bloom Joins Baker Donelson's Business Litigation Group</a> (June 28, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-adds-business-litigator-kenny-l-saffles'>Baker Donelson Adds Business Litigator Kenny L. Saffles</a> (June 21, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelsons-rodney-dillard-ii-selected-for-mcca-sources-of-success-program'>Baker Donelson's Rodney Dillard II Selected for MCCA Sources of Success<sup>TM</sup> Program</a> (May 2, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-adds-16-new-associates-firm-wide'>Baker Donelson Adds 16 New Associates Firm-Wide</a> (April 21, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-announces-11-newly-elected-shareholders-2022'>Baker Donelson Announces 11 Newly Elected Shareholders</a> (April 13, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-adds-24-new-associates-firm-wide'>Baker Donelson Adds 24 New Associates Firm-Wide</a> (November 30, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-earns-high-national-and-metro-rankings-in-2022-us-news-best-lawyers-best-law-firms-list'>Baker Donelson Earns High National and Metro Rankings in 2022 <em>U.S. News – Best Lawyers</em> "Best Law Firms" List</a> (November 4, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-adds-11-new-associates-firm-wide'>Baker Donelson Adds 11 New Associates Firm-Wide</a> (July 29, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='/george-t-buck-lewis-named-special-advisor-to-aba-standing-committee-on-pro-bono-and-public-service'>George T. "Buck" Lewis Named Special Advisor to ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service</a> (July 12, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='/bruce-mcmullen-named-managing-shareholder-of-baker-donelsons-memphis-offices'>Bruce McMullen Named Managing Shareholder of Baker Donelson's Memphis Offices</a> (May 14, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='/ashley-gibson-named-as-baker-donelsons-pro-bono-committee-office-chair-for-chattanooga'>Ashley Gibson Named as Baker Donelson's Pro Bono Committee Office Chair for Chattanooga</a> (December 8, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='/aba-labor-and-employment-law-section-honors-george-t-buck-lewis-with-frances-perkins-award'>ABA Labor and Employment Law Section Honors George T. "Buck" Lewis with Frances Perkins Award</a> (December 2, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='/sara-m-turner-elected-as-a-national-director-of-dri'>Sara M. Turner Elected as a National Director of DRI</a> (November 10, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='/23-baker-donelson-attorneys-recognized-in-2020-whos-who-legal'>23 Baker Donelson Attorneys Recognized in 2020 <em>Who's Who Legal</em></a> (October 8, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='/leo-bearman-jr-to-receive-the-2020-american-inns-of-court-lewis-f-powell-jr-award-for-professionalism-and-ethics'>Leo Bearman Jr. to Receive the 2020 American Inns of Court Lewis F. Powell Jr. Award for Professionalism and Ethics</a> (September 9, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='/4-baker-donelson-attorneys-elected-to-board-of-directors'>Four Baker Donelson Attorneys Elected to Board of Directors</a> (January 14, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-achieves-high-rankings-in-2020-us-news-best-lawyers-best-law-firms-list'>Baker Donelson Achieves High Rankings in 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" List</a> (November 1, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='/christy-tosh-crider-earns-innovative-leadership-recognition-at-women-influence-power-in-law-awards'>Christy Tosh Crider Earns Innovative Leadership Recognition at Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards</a> (October 29, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='/eleven-baker-donelson-attorneys-recognized-in-2019-whos-who-legal'>Eleven Baker Donelson Attorneys Recognized in 2019 <em>Who's Who Legal</em></a> (July 25, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='/jennifer-g-cooper-named-chair-of-baker-donelsons-product-liability-and-mass-tort-group'>Jennifer G. Cooper Named Chair of Baker Donelson's Product Liability and Mass Tort Group</a> (April 23, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-adds-tessa-vorhaben-to-litigation-group'>Baker Donelson Adds Tessa Vorhaben to Litigation Group</a> (May 17, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelsons-george-t-buck-lewis-named-to-legal-services-corporations-national-disaster-taskforce'>Baker Donelson's George T. "Buck" Lewis Named to Legal Services Corporation's National Disaster Taskforce</a> (April 3, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelsons-carter-thompson-elected-national-director-of-dri'>Baker Donelson's Carter Thompson Elected National Director of DRI </a> (October 23, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='/sara-m-turner-re-appointed-vice-chair-of-dri-retail-and-hospitality-committee'>Sara M. Turner Re-Appointed Vice Chair of DRI Retail and Hospitality Committee</a> (October 12, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='/brigid-m-carpenter-named-managing-shareholder-of-baker-donelsons-nashville-office'>Brigid M. Carpenter Named Managing Shareholder of Baker Donelson's Nashville Office</a> (May 18, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelsons-george-t-buck-lewis-elected-fellow-of-american-academy-of-appellate-lawyers'> Baker Donelson's George T. "Buck" Lewis Elected Fellow of American Academy of Appellate Lawyers</a> (April 10, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelsons-buckner-wellford-christy-tosh-crider-and-david-gevertz-named-to-firm-leadership-roles'>Baker Donelson's Buckner Wellford, Christy Tosh Crider and David Gevertz Named to Firm Leadership Roles</a> (April 5, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='/sara-m-turner-appointed-vice-chair-of-defense-research-institute-committee'>Sara M. Turner Appointed Vice Chair of DRI Committee</a> (December 20, 2016) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelsons-jill-steinberg-achieves-certification-with-national-board-of-trial-advocacy'>Baker Donelson's Jill Steinberg Achieves Certification with National Board of Trial Advocacy </a> (December 8, 2016) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-achieves-high-rankings-in-2017-us-news-best-lawyers-best-law-firms-list-11-07-2016'>Baker Donelson Achieves High Rankings in 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" List</a> (November 7, 2016) </li> <li> <a href='/baker-donelson-secures-landmark-legionella-defense-win-09-27-2016'>Baker Donelson Secures Landmark Legionella Defense Win</a> (September 27, 2016) </li> <li> <a href='/Eddy-Pratt-Elected-to-East-Tennessee-Historical-Society-Board-of-Directors-08-31-2016'>Eddy Pratt Elected to East Tennessee Historical Society Board of Directors</a> (August 31, 2016) </li> <li> <a href='/Baker-Donelsons-George-T-Buck-Lewis-Appointed-Chair-of-ABA-Standing-Committee-on-Pro-Bono-and-Public-Service-08-24-2016'>Baker Donelson's George T. "Buck" Lewis Appointed Chair of ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service</a> (August 24, 2016) </li> <li> <a href='/George-T-Buck-Lewis-Recognized-for-Pro-Bono-Service-05-19-2016'>George T. "Buck" Lewis Recognized for Pro Bono Service</a> (May 19, 2016) </li> <li> <a href='/Baker-Donelson-Announces-Fifteen-Newly-Elected-Shareholders-Firm-Wide-05-10-2016'>Baker Donelson Announces Fifteen Newly Elected Shareholders Firm-Wide</a> (May 10, 2016) </li> <li> <a href='/Matt-Woolf-Named-Chair-of-Baker-Donelsons-New-Litigator-Group-02-03-2016'>Matt Woolf Named Chair of Baker Donelson’s New Litigator Group</a> (February 3, 2016) </li> <li> <a href='/Richard-G-Cowart-and-Kristine-L-Roberts-Named-to-Baker-Donelsons-Board-of-Directors-01-14-2016'>Richard G. Cowart and Kristine L. Roberts Named to Baker Donelson's Board of Directors</a> (January 14, 2016) </li> <li> <a href='/Baker-Donelsons-Bruce-McMullen-Named-Memphis-City-Attorney-by-Mayor-Elect-Jim-Strickland-12-07-2015'>Baker Donelson's Bruce McMullen Named Memphis Chief Legal Officer/City Attorney by Mayor-Elect Jim Strickland</a> (December 7, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/Baker-Donelsons-Jill-Steinberg-Elected-a-Member-of-Tennessee-Chapter-of-ABOTA-12-04-2015'>Baker Donelson's Jill Steinberg Elected a Member of Tennessee Chapter of ABOTA</a> (December 4, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/Baker-Donelsons-Carter-Thompson-Appointed-Chair-of-DRI-Drug-and-Medical-Device-Committee-10-13-2015'>Baker Donelson's Carter Thompson Appointed Chair of DRI Drug and Medical Device Committee</a> (October 13, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/Sara-M-Turner-Named-Co-Chair-of--Baker-Donelson-Franchise-and-Hospitality-Team-09-25-2015'>Sara M. Turner Named Co-Chair of Baker Donelson Franchise and Hospitality Team</a> (September 25, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/Caldwell-Collins-Receives-Baker-Donelsons-Work-Life-Warrior-Award-07-06-2015'>Caldwell Collins Receives Baker Donelson's Work-Life Warrior Award</a> (July 6, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/Leopoldo-J-Yanez-Joins-Baker-Donelsons--Business-Litigation-Group-06-30-2015'>Leopoldo J. Yanez Joins Baker Donelson's Business Litigation Group</a> (June 30, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/Baker-Donelsons-Jennifer-P-Keller-Recognized-Among-Nations-Most-Powerful-Employment-Attorneys-by-Human-Resource-Executive-06-22-2015'>Baker Donelson's Jennifer P. Keller Recognized Among Nation's Most Powerful Employment Attorneys by Human Resource Executive</a> (June 22, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/E-Franklin-Childress-Jr-and-George-T-Buck-Lewis--Named-to-University-of-Tennessees-Presidents-Council-04-07-2015'>E. Franklin Childress Jr. and George T. "Buck" Lewis Named to University of Tennessee's President's Council</a> (April 7, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/Scott-W-Pedigo-Named-Managing-Shareholder-of-Baker-Donelsons-Jackson-Office-04-01-2015'>Scott W. Pedigo Named Managing Shareholder of Baker Donelson's Jackson Office</a> (April 1, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/Nicholas-R-Pitre-Joins-Baker-Donelsons--Business-Litigation-Group-03-24-2015'>Nicholas R. Pitre Joins Baker Donelson's Business Litigation Group</a> (March 24, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/Jennifer-P-Keller-Elected-President-and-COO-of-Baker-Donelson-01-20-2015'>Jennifer P. Keller Elected President and COO of Baker Donelson</a> (January 20, 2015) </li> <li> <a href='/George-T-Buck-Lewis-Among-Tennessee-Alliance-for-Legal-Services-Honorees-09-10-2014'>George T. "Buck" Lewis Among Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services Honorees</a> (September 10, 2014) </li> <li> <a href='/Samuel-L-Felker-Elected-Chair-of-Metropolitan-Board-of-Health-08-22-2014'>Samuel L. Felker Elected Chair of Metropolitan Board of Health</a> (August 22, 2014) </li> <li> <a href='/George-T-Buck-Lewis-Named-to-ABA-Pro-Bono-Committee-06-09-2014'>George T. "Buck" Lewis Named to ABA Pro Bono Committee</a> (June 9, 2014) </li> <li> <a href='/Baker-Donelson-Founding-Sponsor-of-ACC-Georgia-Womens-Initiative-05-07-2014'>Baker Donelson Founding Sponsor of ACC-Georgia Women's Initiative</a> (May 7, 2014) </li> <li> <a href='/Baker-Donelson-Announces-Thirteen-Newly-Elected-Shareholders-Firm-Wide-04-14-2014'>Baker Donelson Announces Thirteen Newly Elected Shareholders Firm-Wide</a> (April 14, 2014) </li> <li> <a href='/Baker-Donelson-Adds-Samuel-L-Felker-to-Product-Liability-Group-01-21-2014'>Baker Donelson Adds Samuel L. Felker to Product Liability Group</a> (February 19, 2014) </li> <li> <a href='/Baker-Donelson-Attorneys-Secure-Defense-Verdict-for-Ford-Motor-Company-12-04-2013'>Baker Donelson Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict for Ford Motor Company</a> (December 4, 2013) </li> <li> <a href='/George-T-Buck-Lewis-Receives-University-of-Tennessee-Alumni-Service-Award-09-30-2013'>George T. "Buck" Lewis Receives University of Tennessee Alumni Service Award</a> (September 30, 2013) </li> <li> <a href='/George-T-Buck-Lewis-to-Receive-ABA-Presidential-Citation-08-06-2013'>George T. "Buck" Lewis to Receive ABA Presidential Citation</a> (August 6, 2013) </li> <li> <a href='/Kenneth-M-Klemm-Reappointed-as-Co-Chair-of-the-American-Bar-Associations-Energy-Litigation-Committee-08-01-2013'>Kenneth M. 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href='https://www.law360.com/pulse/articles/1491779'>Chief Growth Officer Mark Carlson Quoted in Law360 on Firm's New Director of Lateral Recruiting and Integration Meagan Nebel</a> (May 10, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.hamiltoncountyherald.com/Story.aspx?id=13069&date=4%2f29%2f2022'>Derek Mullins Talks with Hamilton County Herald About His Approach as a Business Litigator</a> (April 29, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/news/covid-19-negligence-claims-against-long-term-care-providers-disregard-reality/'>Craig Conley Talks with McKnight's Senior Living About Liability Protections in COVID-19 Negligence Cases Against Long-Term Care Providers</a> (April 13, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2022/02/11/mbj-power-100-group-three.html'>Bruce McMullen Featured Among Memphis Business Journal's 2022 Power 100</a> (February 11, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/publications/litigation-news/featured-articles/2022/hack-job-leads-production-forensic-cyberattack-report/'>Kenneth Klemm Quoted in ABA Litigation News on Federal District Court Ordering a Law Firm to Produce Results of Forensic Investigation Performed by Outside Cybersecurity Company</a> (January 19, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='https://skillednursingnews.com/2022/01/legal-experts-weigh-in-on-cms-vaccine-mandate-scotus-case-nursing-home-implications/'>Craig Conley Comments on Implications of CMS Vaccine Mandate SCOTUS Case for Nursing Homes in Skilled Nursing News</a> (January 5, 2022) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2021/12/08/baker-donelson-hires-first-chief-growth-officer-to-improve-lateral-recruiting-process/'>American Lawyer Highlights Baker Donelson's New Chief Growth Officer Mark Carlson</a> (December 8, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2021/12/08/baker-donelson-hires-first-chief-growth-officer-to-improve-lateral-recruiting-process/'>Baker Donelson Chief Growth Officer Mark Carlson Featured in Law.com "How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership" Q&A</a> (December 8, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.mcknights.com/news/courts-move-to-define-reach-of-state-and-federal-covid-liability-protections/'>Craig Conley Discusses Litigation Regarding COVID Liability Protections Under PREP Act in McKnight's Long-Term Care News</a> (December 8, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law.com/americanlawyer/2021/12/08/baker-donelson-hires-first-chief-growth-officer-to-improve-lateral-recruiting-process/'>Mark Carlson Talks with Law360 About His New Role as Firm's Chief Growth Officer </a> (December 7, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://skillednursingnews.com/2021/12/skilled-nursing-facilities-straddle-court-rulings-cms-mandate-in-vaccination-plans/'>Craig Conley Quoted in Skilled Nursing News on Injunctions Against Federal Vaccine Mandate</a> (December 1, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://skillednursingnews.com/2021/10/federal-panel-rules-against-nursing-homes-finds-covid-19-lawsuits-belong-in-state-court/'>Craig Conley Comments in Skilled Nursing News on PREP Act Implications in Nursing Homes Litigation Ruling</a> (October 24, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/articles/1427683/justices-take-dim-view-of-mississippi-water-theft-claims'>Law360 Highlights U.S. Supreme Court Arguments on Landmark Water Rights Case Involving Baker Donelson Attorneys David Bearman and Kristine Roberts</a> (October 4, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/articles/1396541/50-firms-named-best-law-firms-for-women-'>Christy Tosh Crider Quoted in Law360 on Firm's Initiatives to Support Women During the Pandemic</a> (June 22, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law.com/litigationdaily/2021/05/27/baker-donelsons-bruce-mcmullen-the-former-top-lawyer-for-the-city-of-memphis-ponders-the-return-to-the-office-balancing-act/'>AmLaw Litigation Daily Profiles New Memphis Managing Shareholder Bruce McMullen</a> (May 27, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/2021/05/25/nathan-bedford-forrest-statue-removal-in-memphis-bruce-mcmullen/5135690001/?gnt-cfr=1'>Bruce McMullen Featured in the Commercial Appeal Discussing His Role in Removing Confederate Monument from Memphis Park</a> (May 25, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2021/05/18/bruce-mcmullen-baker-donelson.html'>Bruce McMullen Talks with the Memphis Business Journal About His New Role as Managing Shareholder of Baker Donelson's Memphis Offices</a> (May 18, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2021/05/14/bruce-mcmullen-named-managing-shareholder-memphis.html'>Memphis Business Journal Highlights New Memphis Office Managing Shareholder Bruce McMullen</a> (May 14, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/pulse/modern-lawyer/articles/1377215/baker-donelson-shareholder-class-sends-message-on-leave '>New Baker Donelson Shareholders Discuss in Law360 Pulse How the Firm's Parental Leave Policy Helped Their Journey to Shareholder</a> (April 21, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law.com/litigationdaily/2021/02/16/litigation-leaders-baker-donelsons-buck-wellford-on-building-a-team-with-85-attorneys-who-have-20-plus-trials-under-their-belts/'>Buckner Wellford Profiled in AmLaw Litigation Daily Litigation Leaders Q&A</a> (February 16, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.iadvanceseniorcare.com/what-senior-care-facilities-need-to-know-about-covid-19-liability/'>Christy Tosh Crider Outlines What Senior Care Facilities Need to Know About COVID-19 Liability in I Advance Senior Care</a> (January 3, 2021) </li> <li> <a href='https://dailymemphian.com/article/18745/germantown-school-board-eoff-chair-gmsd'>The Daily Memphian Highlights Ryan Strain's Selection as Germantown Board of Education's Tennessee Legislative Network Representative </a> (December 16, 2020) </li> <li> <a href=' https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2020/12/11/bbj-2020-women-to-watch-sara-turner.html'>Sara Turner Profiled Among Birmingham Business Journal's 2020 Women to Watch Honorees</a> (December 11, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/articles/1312491'>Law360 Highlights Rich Trial Legacy of Leo Bearman Jr.</a> (September 22, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2020/09/22/leo-bearman-memphis-attorney-dies/5867213002/'>Commercial Appeal Profiles Leo Bearman Jr.</a> (September 22, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://dailymemphian.com/section/metrocriminal-justice/article/17030/legal-legend-leo-bearman-jr-dies'>"Legal Legend" Leo Bearman Jr. Featured in Daily Memphian</a> (September 22, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2020/09/22/leo-bearman-jr-passes-away-at-age-85.html'>Memphis Business Journal Highlights Leo Bearman Jr. as Pillar of the Legal Community</a> (September 22, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://dailymemphian.com/section/metroelections/article/16780/ryan-strain-germantown-board-education-gmsd'>Ryan Strain Profiled in The Daily Memphian</a> (September 10, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/publications/litigation-news/top-stories/2020/ambiguous-dismissal-order-bars-claim-preclusion/'>Kenneth Klemm Comments on Appellate Court Ruling on Ambiguous Dismissal Orders Being Construed Against Claim Preclusion in ABA Litigation News </a> (August 17, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/employment/articles/1293598/coronavirus-q-a-baker-donelson-health-care-chairs'>Dick Cowart and Christy Tosh Crider Featured in <em>Law360</em> Q&A</a> (July 22, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-policy/mcconnell-draws-red-line-over-liability-protections'>Buckner Wellford Comments on COVID-19 Liability Protections for Providers in <em>Modern Healthcare</em></a> (July 17, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/publications/litigation-news/top-stories/2020/expert-testimony-rule-strictly-enforced-for-bench-trial/'>Kenneth Klemm Talks with ABA Litigation News About U.S. Court of Appeals for Third Circuit Ruling on Expert Testimony Rule</a> (July 15, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/states-lead-the-way-on-business-liability-protections-during-pandemic'>Buckner Wellford Discusses Pandemic-Related Business Liability Protections in the Washington Examiner</a> (June 11, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.djournal.com/mbj/news/law-accounting/as-businesses-reopen-customer-risk-questions-come-to-forefront/article_eca57b21-b690-5a01-8925-020128c820ff.html'>Sterling Kidd Talks with Mississippi Business Journal About COVID-19 Liability Claims Businesses May Face</a> (June 9, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://skillednursingnews.com/2020/06/nursing-homes-face-fines-lawsuits-unless-they-test-for-covid-19-but-access-often-out-of-their-hands/'>Christy Tosh Crider Quoted in Skilled Nursing News on Universal Testing for COVID-19 in Skilled Nursing Facilities</a> (June 8, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.wsj.com/articles/hospitals-nursing-homes-seek-more-liability-shields-11590226200?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=2'>Buckner Wellford Quoted in the Wall Street Journal on Immunity Statutes Shielding Health Care Providers from Lawsuits Related to Coronavirus Pandemic</a> (May 23, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.plasticsurgerypractice.com/practice-management/one-law-firms-advice-plastic-surgery-professionals-returning-practice/'>Ashley Meredith Strittmatter Offers Advice for Professionals Returning to Practice in Plastic Surgery Practice</a> (May 22, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://dailymemphian.com/section/business/article/13823/covid-19-coronavirus-lawsuit-immunity'>Bruce McMullen Discusses Impact of Potential COVID-19 Related Litigation on Reopening Businesses in <em>The Daily Memphian</em></a> (May 11, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://skillednursingnews.com/2020/04/multiple-states-take-steps-to-shield-nursing-homes-from-liability-amid-covid-19-but-rules-vary/'>Skilled Nursing News Cites Advice from Christy Tosh Crider on Nursing Homes Preparing for Litigation Related to PPE Shortages</a> (April 19, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.mcknights.com/news/providers-urged-to-fight-covid-19-lawsuits-by-documenting-everything/'>Christy Tosh Crider Advises Health Care Providers to Focus on Documentation of Coronavirus Response Measures in McKnight's Long-Term Care News</a> (April 15, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://skillednursingnews.com/2020/04/ppe-shortages-to-play-central-role-in-future-nursing-home-lawsuits/ '>Christy Tosh Crider Comments in Skilled Nursing News on Role PPE Shortages May Play in Future Nursing Home Lawsuits</a> (April 14, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2020/04/03/best-of-the-bar-meet-the-finalists-in-the.html'>Jill Steinberg Profiled Among Memphis Business Journal's Best of the Bar Litigation Finalists</a> (April 3, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/artsandlife/localannouncements/aba-free-legal-answers-reaches-milestone-with-inquiries-since-launch/article_d7e1a5f2-a6b6-5a9d-9774-6e52cd6ea1e9.html'>Buck Lewis Comments on ABA Free Legal Answers Reaching 100,000 Inquiries in HudsonValley360</a> (March 23, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/legalindustry/articles/1236813/bye-to-bad-habits-lawyers-share-resolutions-for-2020'>Christy Tosh Crider Shares Her 2020 Resolution in Law360</a> (January 24, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://issuu.com/graham-sanderspublishingllc/docs/mmn_incharge20?fr=sNmUzZjE1OTA5'>Jill Steinberg Featured Among Leading Health Care Professionals in Memphis Medical News InCharge Health Care 2020</a> (January 1, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://issuu.com/graham-sanderspublishingllc/docs/mmn_incharge20?fr=sNmUzZjE1OTA5'>Buck Wellford Profiled Among Leading Health Care Professionals in Memphis Medical News InCharge Health Care 2020</a> (January 1, 2020) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law.com/corpcounsel/2019/12/02/women-influence-power-in-law-2019-christy-tosh-crider/'>Christy Tosh Crider Featured Among Corporate Counsel's Women, Influence & Power in Law 2019 Honorees</a> (December 2, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/articles/1212333/how-1-firm-is-working-to-advance-women-to-equity-status'>Christy Crider Featured in Law360 Article Highlighting Firm's Women to Equity Program</a> (October 22, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.commercialappeal.com/get-access/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commercialappeal.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2019%2F10%2F16%2Ftennessee-supreme-court-declines-hear-confederate-statue-appeal%2F4001795002%2F'>Bruce McMullen Quoted in Commercial Appeal on Tennessee Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Removal of Confederate Statues in Memphis</a> (October 17, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/articles/1205787/trucking-industry-preemption-battles-to-watch'>Scott Carey Discusses Federal Preemption of State Laws in the Transportation Industry in Law360</a> (October 3, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.al.com/news/2019/10/these-alabama-companies-get-generous-with-paid-maternity-leave.html'>Sara Turner Talks with AL.com About Baker Donelson's Generous Parental Leave Policy</a> (October 3, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/whitecollar/articles/1193434/ex-leclairryan-attys-find-homes-in-dc-and-va-'>Robin Teskin Talks with Law360 About Making the Move to Baker Donelson with Her Colleagues</a> (August 28, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://biglawbusiness.com/miles-stockbridge-baker-donelson-pick-up-leclairryan-departures'><em>Bloomberg</em> Highlights Four Attorneys Joining Baker Donelson's D.C. and Virginia Offices</a> (August 28, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/articles/1189137/eased-rest-break-rule-for-truckers-primed-for-challenges'>Scott Carey Quoted in Law360 on Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Proposed Revisions to Hours-of-Service Regulations</a> (August 15, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.reliasmedia.com/articles/144827-address-metadata-with-protocol-for-subpoenas'>Jill Steinberg Discusses Best Practices for Responding to Subpoenas for Production of Medical Records in Healthcare Risk Management</a> (August 1, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.law360.com/articles/1177985/trucking-policy-developments-to-watch-in-2nd-half-of-2019'>Scott Carey Comments on Autonomous Vehicle Regulations in Law360</a> (July 12, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/news/2019/07/02/attorneys-draw-national-spotlight-in-influencers.html#g/455808/4'>David Bearman Featured Among Business Journals' 2019 Influencers: Law</a> (July 2, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/people/article/21075388/baker-donelson-taps-chair-of-transportation-group'><em>Nashville Post</em> Highlights Transportation Group Leader Scott Carey</a> (June 28, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2019/06/24/paternity-leave-companies-paid-time-off-new-dads/1130281001/'>Christy Tosh Crider Discusses Parental Leave Policies in the <em>Tennessean</em></a> (June 23, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.knoxtntoday.com/ballinger-believes-in-walking-the-walk-for-the-right-reasons/'>Jamie Ballinger Profiled on KnoxTNToday.com</a> (April 25, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2019/03/15/best-of-the-bar-finalists-and-winner-private-firm.html'>David Bearman Profiled as Winner in Memphis Business Journal 2019 Best of the Bar Private Firm - Extra Large Category</a> (March 15, 2019) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/c/2018-most-admired-ceos-and-their-companies/7843/brigid-carpenter.html'>Brigid Carpenter Profiled Among Nashville Business Journal's 2018 Most Admired CEOs</a> (November 8, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/publications/litigation-news/top-stories/2018/calls-for-transparency-loom-over-increase-in-lit-funding/'>Kenneth Klemm Quoted in ABA Litigation News on Requiring Disclosure of Third-Party Litigation Funding</a> (October 11, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/publications/litigation-news/top-stories/2018/new-guidance-for-privilege-analysis.html '>Kenneth Klemm Discusses New Attorney-Client Communications Privilege Guidelines in ABA Litigation News</a> (August 24, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/publications/litigation-news/top-stories/2018/alleged-failure-to-monitor-discovery-leads-to-malpractice-suit.html'>Kenneth Klemm Comments on Best Practices to Avoid Discovery-Related Malpractice Claims in ABA Litigation News </a> (August 7, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://cdn.flipsnack.com/widget/v2/widget.html?hash=fdc5o8llu&bgcolor=EEEEEE&t=1533138081'>Jennifer Hall Profiled in Northside Sun Magazine</a> (August 1, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/news/2018/07/02/meet-the-influencers-law-attorneys-influencing.html#g/436899/60'>Bruce McMullen Profiled Among Business Journals' Influencers: Law</a> (July 2, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/c/get-to-know-nbjs-2018-best-of-the-bar-honorees/5595/scott-carey.html'>Scott Carey Honored Among Nashville Business Journal's 2018 Best of the Bar</a> (June 29, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/c/get-to-know-nbjs-2018-best-of-the-bar-honorees/5596/brigid-carpenter.html'>Brigid Carpenter Highlighted Among Nashville Business Journal's 2018 Best of the Bar</a> (June 29, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/c/get-to-know-nbjs-2018-best-of-the-bar-honorees/5602/john-hicks.html'>John Hicks Featured Among Nashville Business Journal's 2018 Best of the Bar</a> (June 29, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2018/04/11/ones-to-watch-law-19/'>Matt Woolf Featured in <em>New Orleans CityBusiness</em> Ones to Watch in Law</a> (April 11, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2018/03/26/2018-best-of-the-bar-meet-the-public-service.html'>Bruce McMullen Featured Among Memphis Business Journal 2018 Best of the Bar Finalists in Public Service Category</a> (March 26, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2018/03/23/2018-best-of-the-bar-meet-the-private-firm-extra.html'>Buck Lewis Highlighted as Memphis Business Journal 2018 Best of the Bar Finalist in Private Firm - Extra Large Category </a> (March 23, 2018) </li> <li> <a href='https://issuu.com/contemporarymedia/docs/imb_octnov17'>Leo Bearman Highlighted in Inside Memphis Business Power Players in Law: Business and Employment</a> (October 3, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/06/27/best-of-the-bar-litigation-and-dispute.html'>Scott Carey Featured Among Nashville Business Journal's 2017 Best of the Bar</a> (June 27, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2017/06/22/memphis-law-firm-names-first-african-american.html'>Bruce McMullen Discusses Mentoring of Minority Female Lawyer in Memphis Business Journal</a> (June 22, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='http://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2017/05/25/leadership-in-law-2017-insert/'>Adam Zuckerman Profiled Among <em>New Orleans CityBusiness</em> 2017 Leadership in Law Honorees</a> (May 25, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/05/22/one-of-nashville-s-biggest-law-firms-gets-new.html'>Nashville Business Journal Highlights New Office Managing Shareholder Brigid Carpenter</a> (May 22, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/news/9-tips-for-effective-arbitration-agreements/'>Christy Crider Quoted by McKnight's Senior Living on Effective Arbitration Agreement Tips</a> (May 8, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2017/04/20/the-boss-scott-carey-baker-donelson-bearman.html'>Scott Carey Profiled by Nashville Business Journal</a> (April 20, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='http://www.bizjournals.com/memphis/news/2017/04/07/straight-cashparental-leave-policies-mature-as-a.html'>Caldwell Collins Discusses Baker Donelson's Parental Leave Policy in Memphis Business Journal</a> (April 7, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='http://www.nashvillepost.com/business/people/article/20857357/baker-donelson-names-lead-health-care-litigator'><em>Nashville Post</em> Highlights Christy Crider Being Named Chair of Baker Donelson's Health Care Litigation Group</a> (April 6, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='/scott-carey-comments-on-legal-issues-in-nashville-business-journal'>Scott Carey Comments on Legal Issues in Nashville Business Journal</a> (January 13, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='http://www.nationallawjournal.com/home/id=1202776171405/Law-Students-Performed-22-Million-Pro-Bono-Hours-Last-Year?mcode=1202615432217&curindex=0'>Buck Lewis Comments on Benefits of Law Students Performing Pro Bono Work in National Law Journal</a> (January 5, 2017) </li> <li> <a href='/clint-crosby-quoted-on-ndas-in-atlanta-business-chronicle'>Clint Crosby Quoted on NDAs in Atlanta Business Chronicle</a> (November 18, 2016) </li> 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