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As a nationally recognized litigator, Mildred focuses on the defense of complex litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on medical device and pharmaceutical product liability, toxic tort, and managed care litigation in state and federal courts. With more than two decades of experience, she has a proven track record litigating high-stakes product liability cases nationwide, including mass torts, putative class actions, and coordinated proceedings involving a wide range of prescription and over-the-counter products.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Representation of medical device manufacturer in nationwide litigation involving prescription implantable medical device
National counsel team member for pharmaceutical company in multi-district litigation involving prescription testosterone replacement therapy medication
National counsel team member for medical device manufacturer in state cases and federal multidistrict litigation involving hernia mesh patches, transvaginal mesh, and stress urinary incontinence slings
Experience
Representation of medical device manufacturer in nationwide litigation involving prescription implantable medical device
National counsel team member for pharmaceutical company in multi-district litigation involving prescription testosterone replacement therapy medication
National counsel team member for medical device manufacturer in state cases and federal multidistrict litigation involving hernia mesh patches, transvaginal mesh, and stress urinary incontinence slings
California counsel for petrochemical manufacturer in various state actions involving toxic tort allegations
National trial team member for pharmaceutical manufacturer in nationwide litigation involving prescription Parkinson's Disease medication
National trial team member for manufacturer of factor concentrates in California and Federal Courts; trial team member in twelve week trial involving allegations of HIV infection due to factor concentrates
Representation of national pharmaceutical company in nationwide putative personal injury class action, which resulted in defeat of class certification - Sweet et al. v. Pfizer et al., 232 F.R.D. 360 (C.D. Cal. 2005)
Defense of numerous pharmaceutical and medical device cases for various indications (Parkinson's Disease medications, cholesterol medications, pain medications, sunscreen products, antihemophilic factor concentrate products, diabetes management products as well as spinal, neurological and cardiovascular products, knee replacement products) in state and federal courts
Defense of product liability matters in other industries involving toxic tort, automobiles, food and beverage and welding products
Recognitions
- Received the Latina Lawyers Bar Association’s Luminaria Award, 2023
- Named a Life Sciences Star for Product Liability in the LMG Life Sciences Guide, 2016-2025
- Recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as a Most Influential Minority Attorney, 2020
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business, 2019, Multicultural Executive Leadership Program
- University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, 2000, J.D.
- University of California, Berkeley, 1997, B.A., Political Science
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- California
Court admissions
Court admissions
- U.S. District Court - Central District of California
- U.S. District Court - Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court - Southern District of California
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Board Member, Mexican American Bar Association
- Co-Chair, Hispanic National Bar Association’s Health and Life Sciences Law Committee
- Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC)
- Defense Research Institute
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Latina Lawyers Bar Association
- Former Board Member, UCLA Law School Alumni Board of Directors
- Former Board Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Counsel for Justice
- Former Board Member, Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation Board of Directors Women
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