Jessica Wilson concentrates her practice on the defense of pharmaceutical, life science and medical device companies in a variety of matters, including federal and state products liability litigation, consumer fraud, medical monitoring and environmental litigation. Jessica has led every stage of litigation, including strategic assessment and planning, motion practice, discovery, expert development, trial and resolution. Jessica also advises life science clients on research and development, risk management and mitigation, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and other regulatory and compliance issues.
Representative matters:
• In re Chantix (Varenicline) Products Liability Litigation (No. II), MDL 3050 (S.D.N.Y.): Serves as national counsel for Pfizer
• In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2873 (D.S.C.): Serves as national counsel for BASF Corporation
• In re Covidien Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation No. II, MDL 3029 (D. Mass.): Serves as national counsel for Medtronic
• Barnes v. Medtronic, PLC, et al. (E.D. Mich.): Argued successful motion to dismiss for Medtronic in product liability litigation
• In re Viagra Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2691 (N.D. Cal.): Represented Pfizer
• In re Testosterone Replacement Therapy Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2545 (N.D. Ill.): Represented Pfizer and Pharmacia & Upjohn
• Rapamune Products Liability Litigation: Represented Pfizer and Wyeth
• In re Chantix (Varenicline) Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2092 (N.D. Ala.): Represented Pfizer
• In re Prempro Products Liability Litigation, MDL 1507 (E.D. Ark.): Represented Wyeth
• Represented large pharmaceutical company in international arbitration regarding licensing dispute
• Represented large pharmaceutical company in international compliance investigations
• Represented large medical device company regarding government investigation of manufacturing-related issues
• Advised pharmaceutical companies on litigation risks related to clinical data, adverse event reporting, cGMP, and promotional practice
Education:
• J.D., Washington University School of Law 2008
Washington University Law Review (vol. 85)
• B.A., Duke University 2005
