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Shaila Rahman Diwan is a trial lawyer who represents a range of Fortune 500 consumer product, technology, financial services and pharmaceutical companies in product liability and complex commercial litigation. Shaila develops precisely crafted litigation strategies to deliver top results for clients facing public scrutiny in difficult jurisdictions. She has handled a significant number of trials, including the recent Johnson & Johnson talc litigation.
Shaila has been recognized for her talent in defending clients across a wide range of industries. She was recently recognized as a Rising Star for Product Liability by Law360 and was listed as a Notable Woman in the Law by Crain's New York Business. Shaila was also recently named a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation.
In addition to her litigation practice, Shaila also has experience conducting internal investigations and developing compliance programs to help clients manage risk and avoid litigation.
Shaila also devotes her time to defending the rights of women and children in various pro bono civil rights cases.
Credentials
J.D., Fordham University School of Law
B.A., SUNY at Binghamton, magna cum laude
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Board of Directors for the City Bar Justice Fund
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Recognition
Notable Women in the Law
Crain's New York Business, 2021
Future Star
Benchmark Litigation, 2021
Fellow
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2020
Rising Star, Product Liability
Law 360, 2020
News
Recognition
December 22, 2020
Crain’s New York Business Names Shaila Rahman Diwan to its 2021 Notable Women in Law List
Recognition
October 15, 2020
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
In the News · Source: Law360
July 20, 2020
Law360 profiles 2020 Rising Star Shaila Diwan
Matters
Product Liability
Represent Johnson & Johnson as trial counsel and national coordinating counsel in litigation alleging that asbestos contamination in talcum powder caused mesothelioma.
Represented various Fortune 500 companies, including pharmaceutical and medical device companies, in products liability litigation as trial counsel and national coordinating counsel.
White Collar, Securities, Investigations
Represented a fintech company in breach of contract, fraud and civil RICO action.
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Matters
Product Liability
Represent Johnson & Johnson as trial counsel and national coordinating counsel in litigation alleging that asbestos contamination in talcum powder caused mesothelioma.
Represented various Fortune 500 companies, including pharmaceutical and medical device companies, in products liability litigation as trial counsel and national coordinating counsel.
White Collar, Securities, Investigations
Represented a fintech company in breach of contract, fraud and civil RICO action.
Representing various investment banks in federal litigations and arbitrations involving premium-financed life insurance policies.
Represented Ernst & Young LLP in connection with its audit of Allied Deals, Inc., a privately owned company that was accused of orchestrating a $600 million international Ponzi scheme.
Represented a Fortune 100 company in a major FCPA internal investigation that was self-reported to the SEC. Represented several executives in connection with various ongoing FCPA investigations involving activity in Asia. Created, presented and implemented anti-corruption and compliance policies for several Fortune 500 companies.
Represented Barclays Bank PLC as plaintiff in actions against defaulted foreign derivatives counterparties and secured prediscovery summary judgment on behalf of the client in multiple actions.
Represented The Bank of New York Mellon as trustee of residential mortgage-backed securitization (RMBS) trusts in a variety of matters, including litigation seeking the approval of an $8.5 billion proposed settlement with Bank of America Corp. in connection with 530 RMBS trusts.
Represented The Bank of New York Mellon in all aspects of litigation as well as SEC and CFTC investigations, in connection with the bankruptcy of Sentinel Management Group, resulting in a trial victory for The Bank of New York Mellon.
Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets
Represented Microsoft in multiple patent licensing disputes with mobile device manufacturers.
Represented LG in connection with breach of patent licensing agreement.
Represented cloud computing start-up in connection with trade secret and employment litigation.
Represented semiconductor manufacturer in connection with trade secret and employment litigation. Secured injunctive relief preventing the dissemination of trade secrets and breach of noncompete.
Member of team that secured summary judgment for YouTube and its parent Google in a billion-dollar copyright infringement suit brought by Viacom.
Insights
Article · Source: Washington Legal Foundation
December 10, 2020
Eastern District of Pennsylvania Finds Medical Devices Merit Comment K Exemption to Strict Products Liability
News
Recognition
December 22, 2020
Crain’s New York Business Names Shaila Rahman Diwan to its 2021 Notable Women in Law List
Recognition
October 15, 2020
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
In the News · Source: Law360
July 20, 2020
Law360 profiles 2020 Rising Star Shaila Diwan
Matters
Product Liability
Represent Johnson & Johnson as trial counsel and national coordinating counsel in litigation alleging that asbestos contamination in talcum powder caused mesothelioma.
Represented various Fortune 500 companies, including pharmaceutical and medical device companies, in products liability litigation as trial counsel and national coordinating counsel.
White Collar, Securities, Investigations
Represented a fintech company in breach of contract, fraud and civil RICO action.
See more
Close
Matters
Product Liability
Represent Johnson & Johnson as trial counsel and national coordinating counsel in litigation alleging that asbestos contamination in talcum powder caused mesothelioma.
Represented various Fortune 500 companies, including pharmaceutical and medical device companies, in products liability litigation as trial counsel and national coordinating counsel.
White Collar, Securities, Investigations
Represented a fintech company in breach of contract, fraud and civil RICO action.
Representing various investment banks in federal litigations and arbitrations involving premium-financed life insurance policies.
Represented Ernst & Young LLP in connection with its audit of Allied Deals, Inc., a privately owned company that was accused of orchestrating a $600 million international Ponzi scheme.
Represented a Fortune 100 company in a major FCPA internal investigation that was self-reported to the SEC. Represented several executives in connection with various ongoing FCPA investigations involving activity in Asia. Created, presented and implemented anti-corruption and compliance policies for several Fortune 500 companies.
Represented Barclays Bank PLC as plaintiff in actions against defaulted foreign derivatives counterparties and secured prediscovery summary judgment on behalf of the client in multiple actions.
Represented The Bank of New York Mellon as trustee of residential mortgage-backed securitization (RMBS) trusts in a variety of matters, including litigation seeking the approval of an $8.5 billion proposed settlement with Bank of America Corp. in connection with 530 RMBS trusts.
Represented The Bank of New York Mellon in all aspects of litigation as well as SEC and CFTC investigations, in connection with the bankruptcy of Sentinel Management Group, resulting in a trial victory for The Bank of New York Mellon.
Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets
Represented Microsoft in multiple patent licensing disputes with mobile device manufacturers.
Represented LG in connection with breach of patent licensing agreement.
Represented cloud computing start-up in connection with trade secret and employment litigation.
Represented semiconductor manufacturer in connection with trade secret and employment litigation. Secured injunctive relief preventing the dissemination of trade secrets and breach of noncompete.
Member of team that secured summary judgment for YouTube and its parent Google in a billion-dollar copyright infringement suit brought by Viacom.
Insights
Article · Source: Washington Legal Foundation
December 10, 2020
Eastern District of Pennsylvania Finds Medical Devices Merit Comment K Exemption to Strict Products Liability
News
Recognition
December 22, 2020
Crain’s New York Business Names Shaila Rahman Diwan to its 2021 Notable Women in Law List
Recognition
October 15, 2020
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes King & Spalding as a Leading Litigation Firm
In the News · Source: Law360
July 20, 2020
Law360 profiles 2020 Rising Star Shaila Diwan
Credentials
J.D., Fordham University School of Law
B.A., SUNY at Binghamton, magna cum laude
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Board of Directors for the City Bar Justice Fund
Close
Recognition
Notable Women in the Law
Crain's New York Business, 2021
Future Star
Benchmark Litigation, 2021
Fellow
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, 2020
Rising Star, Product Liability
Law 360, 2020