Overview » Chair of Oppenheimer's Business Litigation Group » Business litigation attorney with particular focus on health care litigation, governmental investigations and products liability » Conducts internal corporate audits and investigations to help companies and boards manage risk » Provides regulatory compliance counseling and risk allocation advice on environmental issues related to the transfer of businesses and property Representative Experience » Robin Drug, et al. v. Prime Therapeutics, Inc. - Represented a pharmacy benefits manager in a class-action arbitration brought by pharmacies involving allegations of using improper average wholesale pricing to reimburse contracting pharmacies for prescription drug claims » Defended a health care client against a False Claims Act complaint involving alleged fraudulent payment requests under Medicare Part D » Successfully defended product manufacturers and corporate parents in class action antitrust litigation in several jurisdictions » SKB Environmental, Inc. v. Metropolitan Airports Commission - Lead trial counsel - Obtained a directed verdict at trial for the MAC in lawsuit regarding construction project at airport » Successfully defended manufacturer of railroad-grade crossing safety equipment in several lawsuits alleging equipment failed to properly warn motorists of approaching train Recognition Minnesota Law & Politics » "Rising Star" Presentations & Publications Author » "Stricter Analysis of Expert Testimony At Class Certification", Law360, August 2010 Speaker » "Managing and Litigating a Food Law Crisis", presented March 4, 2010 by the Minnesota State Bar Association Food and Drug Law Section Speaker » Oppenheimer Food Law Roundtable, presented June 24, 2010 Associations & Pro Bono American Bar Association » Litigation Section Minnesota State Bar Association » Health Law Section » Food & Drug Law Sections » Council Member Minnesota Women Lawyers Hennepin County Bar Association Friends of Children Foundation » Board of Directors Chrysalis Pro Bono Safety Project » Volunteer Attorney |