- Extensive class action defense experience, including defeating class certification on behalf of ExxonMobil Corporation in two putative class actions and working on ConAgra’s national product labeling class action defense team.
- Argued and won a case before the Georgia Supreme Court on behalf of a large financial institution. The court unanimously reversed a Georgia Court of Appeals opinion that threatened to greatly expand litigation by defaulted borrowers against banks and other lenders.
- Tried and won a jury trial on behalf of a large automotive manufacturer in a serious product liability lawsuit. After three weeks of evidence, including multiple fact and expert witnesses on both sides, the 12-person jury returned a defense verdict.
Counsel,
- Phone: +1 404 881 7183
- Email: andrew.phillips@alston.com
With more than 10 years of experience, most recently as lead in-house counsel, Drew is uniquely positioned to guide clients through the complex and chaotic world of class action litigation. Drew’s food and beverage clients depend on him for sound counsel when their brand or product’s reputation is on the line.