Experience

Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Drugs and medical devices save and improve countless lives. And yet, for companies operating in the United States, products liability litigation cannot be avoided in its entirety. An effective defense strategy from the outset can nonetheless counter the impact of litigation, and the best strategy is one that is focused on science, in line with a company’s strategic objectives and core values, and executed by counsel who understand a client’s business and litigation goals. As a partner at Goldman Ismail, I have the privilege of representing companies in nationwide high-stakes products liability and patent litigation. Clients turn to me to help them develop case-specific and litigation-wide scientific themes, and then translating those themes into practical wins that are in line with their larger business goals, from early case resolution to trial. That experience includes developing evidence-based science themes and seeking out early opportunities to present those themes affirmatively; taking and defending key expert depositions; preparing experts for trial and building compelling trial cross examinations; and working with company scientists and other key company witnesses to tell an affirmative story from deposition to trial.

• Associate

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2020



Duke University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Resident Physician & Postdoctoral Associate

  • 2011 - 2013

  Served as a resident physician in the Department of General Surgery. Managed pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients, performed surgery, and staffed consultations. Implemented plans of care for surgical patients. As a postdoctoral associate, oversaw the preliminary steps toward establishing a center for outcomes research within the Department of Surgery. Developed a strategic plan for encouraging physician participation in health sciences and clinical research. Served as a resident physician in the Department of General Surgery. Managed pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients, performed surgery, and staffed consultations. Implemented plans of care for surgical patients. As a postdoctoral associate, oversaw the preliminary steps toward establishing a center for outcomes research within the Department of Surgery. Developed a strategic plan for encouraging physician participation in health sciences and clinical research.



Columbia University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher

  • 2009 - 2010

  Collaborating with emergency medicine attending physician, examined barriers to emergency care in five hospitals throughout northern Tanzania, and how barriers differ by gender and region. Presented findings at Yale University’s Global Health and Innovation conference and at Duke University School of Medicine. Collaborating with emergency medicine attending physician, examined barriers to emergency care in five hospitals throughout northern Tanzania, and how barriers differ by gender and region. Presented findings at Yale University’s Global Health and Innovation conference and at Duke University School of Medicine.