Heather A. Ritch Rocks

Heather has over two decades of experience defending pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in mass tort litigation involving prescription medications and devices, as well as over-the-counter drugs. From cardiac to kidney disease, and reproductive to genitourinary systems, she has a deep understanding of the scientific and medical expertise necessary to defend complex product liability claims. She regularly works with medical and scientific experts to convey the state of the science to judges and juries. She is skilled in marshaling evidence for dismissal of claims before trial whenever possible, in excluding or limiting the opposing party’s experts, and in countering theories of medical causation. Through her experience with highly regulated product manufacturers, Heather has developed a keen understanding of quality and compliance programs and provides practical advice for risk mitigation. Having served as a member of Lawyers for Civil Justice’s E-Discovery Committee, Heather has a deep understanding of e-discovery principles and regularly advises clients on discovery issues, including data privacy protections.