Natalie is a creative and driven litigator guiding clients through all phases of commercial litigation at a national level in state and federal courts.
From complaint to verdict, Natalie’s advocacy includes aggressive discovery strategy, taking and defending depositions, pre-trial motion work and trial preparation for optimal and customized client legal solutions. Manufacturers, premises owners, contractors, suppliers, retailers and insurance companies rely on her defense in complex claims of product liability, premise liability, construction defect, mass toxic tort, pharmaceutical and other general liability issues. Natalie has worked closely with Fortune 50 companies, Fortune 500 companies and small businesses, among other clients. She is well-versed in collaborating with medical and scientific experts, including pulmonologists, internists, cardiologists, radiologists, economists and industrial hygienists while defending client cases. She regularly represents clients facing compliance issues under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act, the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), the California Health and Safety Code (HSC), and other federal and state laws.
In addition to her focused practice on toxic tort matters, clients value Natalie’s prior litigation background in general business disputes, real estate claims, and labor and employment matters. Additionally, before beginning her legal career, Natalie worked as a senior commercial real estate research analyst specializing in the Chicago Business District. This unique viewpoint often helps her see different perspectives and strategies when partnering with cross-functional teams to identify the best solutions for moving clients forward.
Natalie serves as co-chair of the firm’s Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern & North African Employee Resource Group, where she collaborates with firm leaders on diversity, equity and inclusion matters and regularly mentors her diverse colleagues to ensure they have a supportive work environment.