Danielle Barbour

Danielle Barbour practices in the firm’s litigation practice group.  Ms. Barbour has worked on a variety of cases encompassing trade, insurance, and appellate matters in federal and state courts.  She has also handled issues related to compliance with Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act and other federal statutes.

Representative Matters

• Represented a major US railroad in a declaratory judgment action challenging federal penalties and rail car seizures.
• Represented a large manufacturer in insurance coverage litigation regarding asbestos liability.
• Represented a US manufacturer in obtaining settlement of a contract dispute and related bankruptcy matters.

Pro Bono

• Represented a criminal defendant in federal RICO proceedings in the District of Maryland.
• Represented a federal detainee in a habeas appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
• Represented a tenant association in proceedings before the D.C. Superior Court and the Rental Housing Commission.

Memberships and Affiliations

• American Bar Association, Section of Litigation

Publications and Speeches

• "Second Circuit Recognizes Significant First Amendment Protections for Off-Label Promotion," Covington E-Alert (12/7/2012), Co-Author
• "Disparate Impact and the Use of Racial Proxies in Post-MCRI Admissions," 105 Mich. L. Rev. First Impressions 144 (2007), Co-Author