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Kathleen E. Paley

Special Counsel

Washington +1 202 662 5641

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  • About

    Kathleen Paley's practice focuses on matters involving complex legal issues facing the firm’s pharmaceutical clients, particularly in mass tort proceedings. She has represented clients at all stages of litigation in both federal and state courts. Kathleen also has significant experience representing manufacturers of both prescription and over-the-counter medications in internal investigations and investigations by the Department of Justice and Congress.

    Areas of Expertise

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  • Representative Matters
    • Counsel for a pharmaceutical manufacturer in multiple lawsuits concerning prescription drug pricing.
    • Counsel for pharmaceutical manufacturers in federal MDL in product liability litigation regarding a diabetes medication.
    • Counsel for Eli Lilly and Company in Cialis product liability federal MDL.
    • Counsel for Boehringer Ingelheim in Pradaxa product liability litigation.
    • Counsel for Bayer in Mirena product liability litigation.

    • Counsel for Eli Lilly and Company in Cymbalta product liability litigation.
    • Counsel for 32 NFL Clubs in Evans, et al. v. Arizona Cardinals, et al., a suit regarding the provision of medications to players.
    • Counsel to Bristol-Myers Squibb in a class action lawsuit alleging that its co-pay assistance program for its blockbuster drug Abilify violates the RICO Act
    • Counsel to a brand pharmaceutical manufacturer in Average Wholesale Price litigation, defending against claims under state consumer protection laws and false claims act statutes
    • Counsel to a pharmaceutical manufacturer for investigations brought by the Department of Justice and Congress relating to product recall issues.
    • Counsel to a pharmaceutical manufacturer in a Department of Justice investigation relating to alleged product quality and manufacturing issues.
    • Counsel to pharmaceutical manufacturers conducting internal investigations.

    Areas of Expertise

  • Credentials
    Education
    • Columbia Law School, J.D., 2007
        • Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
        • Columbia Journal of Law and Social Problems, Executive Editor
    • Dartmouth College, B.A., 2003
        • cum laude
    Bar Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    • New York
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    Pro Bono
    • Serving as Guardian ad Litem in custody case involving a deaf child.
    • Representing parents and young children separated at the U.S.-Mexico border in tort claims against the United States government.
    • Secured a “not guilty” verdict in a jury trial for a defendant charged with assault.
    • Negotiated a favorable settlement for clients in a landlord-tenant dispute regarding housing conditions.
    • Secured primary custody for a parent after her child was removed from the parent’s custody when she was acting pro se.
    Accolades
    • 2012 and 2018 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
    • 2014 and 2015 Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll
    Memberships and Affiliations
    • Commissioner and Vice Chair, Fairfax City Economic Development Authority
    • Volunteer Financial Mentor, BritePaths of Fairfax County

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