Rosemary F. Luzon: products liability, pharmaceutical, medical device, toxic tort

Practice Focus

	Products Liability
	Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Liability
	Toxic Torts
	Complex Civil Litigation

Education & Academic Distinctions

	J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 2002 - Witkin and CALI Awards for highest grade achieved in Federal Courts, Legal Writing & Research, Pre-Trial Litigation, and Interviewing & Counseling
	B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1997 - Highest Honors distinction

Publications

“The Guidant Independent Panel Report: Implications for the Medical Device Industry,” American Conference Institute (ACI) Drug & Medical Device Litigation: Expert Strategies for Leading Litigators & In-House Counsel, June 2006, co-authored by Steven M. Kohn.

Admitted to Practice

	California State Bar – 2002
	United States District Courts for the Northern and Central Districts of California

Professional Associations

	American Bar Association
	Los Angeles County Bar Association
	Asian Pacific American Bar Association
	Philippine American Bar Association

Rosemary F. Luzon

In Brief Ms. Luzon is a sixth-year associate in the firm's Los Angeles office. She has litigated a wide range of products liability matters, including pharmaceutical, medical device, and toxic tort lawsuits. Prior to joining the firm in May 2008, Ms. Luzon worked for a major international law firm where she gained significant deposition, motion, and case management experience, and worked closely with clients, partners, and experts to evaluate cases, develop defense theories, and position cases for early resolution. Representative Matters Toxic Torts Ms. Luzon represents Benjamin Moore & Company, Cytec Industries Inc., ICI Americas Inc., The Glidden Company, and Indopco, Inc. in products liability actions involving benzene exposure claims. She also represents Chevron U.S.A. Inc., The Dow Chemical Company, and Fiberite Inc. in asbestos premises liability matters. Pharmaceutical Ms. Luzon previously represented Pfizer Inc. and Eli Lilly & Co. in complex, products liability litigation involving vaccines and medicines. She also represented Cardinal Health in a variety of state court litigation in California involving products liability and indemnity issues. Medical Device Ms. Luzon previously represented St. Jude Medical, Inc. in global mass tort and class action claims involving heart valves.		Contact Rosemary F. Luzon Associate Los Angeles, CA P213.687.2666 F213.687.2660 Email Ms. Luzon