Lessons Learned: Practical Advice for New Defendants in American Asbestos Litigation

JCA Journal
September.09.2013

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Christopher Vejnoska Partner and General Counsel, Mass Torts & Product Liability, Komplexe Streitfälle & Streitbeilegung

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Mass Torts & Product Liability
Komplexe Streitfälle & Streitbeilegung
Trade Secrets Litigation
International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Class Action Defense
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Christopher Vejnoska Partner and General Counsel

San Francisco

Chris also has acted as national counsel for companies facing thousands of mass tort product liability claims and complex, multiparty class action litigation, and has counseled multinational companies entangled in lengthy, enterprise-threatening litigation and negotiated legal and business solutions involving billions of dollars. He has extensive experience in complex and commercial litigation, ranging from insurance recovery disputes to trade secrets issues, and has significant experience in assisting foreign aerospace companies with international arbitration disputes with first-tier aircraft manufacturers.

Earlier in his career, Chris represented large public companies in mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments and private financings; private companies in initial public offerings; and emerging growth companies in general corporate matters. Chris' transactional experience also offers clients a unique perspective on risk mitigation strategies to avoid costly litigation in the future.

Chris also is the Chair of Orrick’s Risk Management Committee and a member of the Operations Team. Prior to joining the firm, Chris was a partner at Clifford Chance and a partner at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, where he was a member of the Policy Committee, a member of the Executive Committee, Chair of the Risk Management Committee and Chair of the Hiring Committee.

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Mass Torts & Product Liability