05/22/2009
Cooley Partner Michelle Doolin Named Top Woman Litigator
SAN DIEGO – May 22, 2009 –
Michelle Doolin, partner and co-chair of the national
Commercial Class Action practice at Cooley Godward Kronish, has been named one of California's "Top Women Litigators of 2009" by the
Daily Journal.The annual list recognizes women litigators in California who have successfully litigated significant cases and who have established themselves as leaders within their firm, area of practice and the profession at large.
"This distinction underscores the strength of Michelle's practice and her ability to produce favorable results," said
Michael Rhodes, head of the National Litigation practice at Cooley. "Her professional accomplishments and cutting-edge defense of clients against class actions is representative of Cooley's commitment to provide high-quality litigation services to our diverse client-base."
Ms. Doolin has built a strong reputation of defending companies against high-stakes class actions, and is equally recognized as an advisor on "how to avoid class action lawsuits." She has represented companies in diverse industries in a variety of nationwide and state-wide class actions, and has served as lead counsel in more than 30 class actions over the past 24 months.
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