Elizabeth P. Kessler (Liza)
Partner

Partner-in-Charge
Columbus

Contact

(T) +1.614.281.3852
(F) +1.614.461.4198

Education

  • The Ohio State University (J.D. 1993; National Moot Court Team); University of Michigan (B.G.S. 1990)

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio and Florida

Liza Kessler has extensive experience in complex litigation with a particular focus on nationwide product liability cases. Her experience includes defending manufacturers of products such as medical devices, cigarettes, recreational vehicles, paints, and chemicals. She appears in state and federal courts throughout the U.S. and coordinates the defense for clients with co-defendants in joint defense groups. Liza currently serves as the lead lawyer for Abercrombie & Fitch in consumer class action litigation pending in federal and state court.

Liza's experience covers issues including conspiracy laws, public and private nuisance, medical monitoring, duty to warn, class actions, preemption, and liability from trade association activities. She works with a wide range of experts, including toxicologists, epidemiologists, statisticians, historians, economists, marketing and advertising professionals, oncologists, radiologists, and industrial hygienists.

Liza defended Sherwin-Williams in public nuisance suits brought by various governmental entities and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco in smoking and health litigation, including medical recoupment suits by various state attorneys general and in class actions. She was lead defense counsel in a case alleging birth defects in an employee's offspring from a chemical workplace exposure that resulted in a defense summary judgment verdict that was upheld on appeal. Liza recently served as trial counsel for RJR in Engle progeny cases throughout the state of Florida, including as lead counsel.

Liza is Partner-in-Charge of the Columbus Office. She is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, a Fellow of the Columbus Bar Foundation, and is actively involved in the community including serving on nonprofit boards such as The Ohio State University Medical Center Board, the Wexner Center, and the Women's Leadership Council of United Way.


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