Crain’s Chicago Business has named King & Spalding partner Liv Kiser as one of its Chicago’s Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law for 2026.
In its profile of Kiser, Crain’s noted her work in securing a landmark Rule 702 victory for Beech-Nut and Walmart in the In re Baby Food Products Liability Litigation. She successfully moved to exclude plaintiffs’ exposure and causation experts, and the court found no admissible scientific link between baby food and ASD/ADHD. This ruling effectively decimated the plaintiffs’ scientific theory and significantly narrowed the scope of one of the nation’s most high-profile and complex multi-district litigation (MDL) proceedings.
Kiser helps leading companies navigate high-stakes litigation, including class action defense, MDL, consumer protection, privacy, and product liability disputes—delivering trial-ready strategies that protect brands, reduce exposure, and position cases for early, favorable outcomes. Drawing on deep courtroom experience and a record of shaping favorable legal precedent, she develops strategies that defeat class certification and resolve complex matters efficiently in California, Illinois, and nationwide.