Elizabeth J. Cummings

Elizabeth helps pharmaceutical and personal care product clients protect their business interests when facing high-stakes product liability litigation. In her current role as a member of the national counsel team for a defendant in the talcum-powder product litigation, Elizabeth brings a solid, creative, client-centered approach to every engagement. She works diligently to analyze case merits, assess and minimize risk, and drive positive resolutions to complex legal matters. Keenly aware of the importance of client interaction both inside and outside the courtroom, Elizabeth takes a proactive stance, working closely with clients to develop a comprehensive litigation strategy that protects their interests. Elizabeth’s ability to successfully collaborate with clients enables her to successfully represent them in some of the country’s most challenging jurisdictions.

A persuasive litigator, Elizabeth has a successful history of achieving case dismissals, advantageous settlements, and favorable verdicts for clients. In her active practice, she develops and executes a comprehensive and coordinated nationwide defense strategy while actively participating in all aspects of the defense. She supervises the day-to-day tasks of cases pending in both state court and multidistrict litigation in preparation for trial. She has a particular interest in the evolution of the scientific and medical literature related to the claims against clients and has monitored the scientific and legal developments in this area.

Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her three children, traveling, and coaching youth sports.