Defending Toxic Tort Claims with a Scientific Lens

Nora is an associate in the firm’s Toxic Tort Defense Section, where she concentrates on product liability defense with a particular focus on asbestos and talc matters. With a degree in biology from the University of Virginia, she brings a strong command of the complex medical and scientific issues central to asbestos and talc litigation. Nora has experience in all stages of litigation and routinely assists in nationwide cases, including expert witness preparation and drafting dispositive and Daubert motions in both state and federal courts. Nora joined Willcox Savage after graduating from William & Mary Law School in 2023. Before law school, she worked at the firm as a paralegal and served as a summer associate.

Notable Work & Achievements

Rhode Island Asbestos Trial, Defense Verdict

Part of the team that represented Union Carbide Corporation and secured a defense verdict in the first asbestos-related trial in Rhode Island in nearly forty years. Nora assisted with motion practice and prepared expert direct and cross examinations.

Expert and Motion Practice Across Jurisdictions

Regularly drafts dispositive and Daubert motions in asbestos and talc matters nationwide, focusing on medical, scientific, and causation issues.

Mentorship and Talent Development

Beyond her case assignments, Nora is actively engaged in the Firm’s mentorship and recruitment initiatives. She serves as a mentor to summer associates and participates in attorney recruitment.