Liv Kiser, a member of the federal trial bar, defends companies in high-stakes civil disputes arising from dangerous or toxic products or substances, consumer fraud, false advertising, breach of warranty, privacy violations, unfair competition and other torts. A seasoned and vigorous advocate both in and outside of the courtroom, Liv's innovative approaches to complex legal questions have resulted in the development of new law favorable to her clients and entire industries.

Liv proactively works with companies in the supply chain of highly-regulated, consumer-facing industries -- from automotive to food, financial services, healthcare, personal care products, real estate, telecommunications, utilities, and others -- to identify and manage their legal risks, developing creative and cost-effective strategies for furthering their business interests, protecting brands and preserving consumer goodwill. Liv regularly resolves cases at the earliest stages of litigation through creative strategies that (for example) operate to moot a class action or render the case uncertifiable. Liv has persuaded opposing counsel to dismiss cases without compensation by persuasively explaining applicable law. Liv has successfully defeated class certification in cases that prior counsel believed to be unwinnable.[[--readmore--]]

Liv has defended some of the world's largest multi-national companies in high-stakes commercial, viral and multidistrict litigation, managing crisis situations in which simultaneous inquiries by state and federal regulators, international and local law enforcement and Congress are taking place. Liv has appeared in state and federal courts across the nation, and understands how courts are likely to apply the consumer protection laws in any given dispute. Her clients consider her predictive skills as to how matters are likely to unfold and resolve as "uncanny." Protecting company reputations and preserving trust is a central focus of Liv’s practice.

Liv routinely and successfully defends companies facing claims asserted under the laws of California (including Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 17200 (UCL), 17500, CLRA, CCPA, Prop 65) and other states (including the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (BIPA)). She has defeated numerous claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the Americans with Disabilities' Act (ADA) and other state and federal laws. She has substantial experience successfully defeating cases where plaintiffs seek recovery for alleged "price premiums" and/or "overpayments."

Liv also has a very active pro bono practice, obtaining asylum for persecuted individuals and ensuring children with disabilities obtain necessary services. She also represents incarcerated defendants in Constitutional cases. Liv serves on the firm's Diversity Committee, and on committees within the Chicago office.

Livia M. Kiser (Liv)