What's Happening?
Hildy Sastre, a seasoned product liability and complex litigation lawyer, has joined DLA Piper as a partner. Sastre brings extensive experience as first-chair trial counsel for multinational corporations, particularly in mass tort and multi-district litigations.
Her expertise includes defending Fortune 100 companies in nationwide litigation involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products. Sastre's move to DLA Piper is expected to bolster the firm's litigation capabilities, given her track record of handling high-stakes cases and shaping national litigation trajectories.
Why It's Important?
Sastre's addition to DLA Piper highlights the firm's commitment to enhancing its litigation practice, particularly in complex and high-stakes cases. Her experience with Fortune 100 companies and her role in bellwether cases could attract more high-profile clients to the firm, potentially increasing its influence in the legal industry. This move also reflects a broader trend of law firms strengthening their teams with experienced litigators to navigate the complexities of modern legal challenges, including those related to product liability and mass torts.
