LISA GILFORD
Partner
Sidley Austin LLP
As one of the country’s leading litigators, Lisa Gilford specializes in aggregate litigation, class and mass actions, and multidistrict litigations (MDL). She actively represents clients across several major industrial segments, including music recording labels, automotive, pharmaceutical, communications, oil and gas, aerospace and chemical manufacturing, sports and higher education.
Gilford excels at handling complex matters with scientific or technical aspects. She often works with engineers, physicians, computer scientists, economists and other technical experts to prepare them for deposition and trial. Her technical expertise makes her a sought-after advisor for litigation mitigation, counseling and risk assessments. In recent months, Gilford has continued to work with high-profile recording labels (among other clients) while also taking on a significant MDL case involving PFAS chemical products and a series of cases testing PREP Act immunity in the COVID-19 pandemic.
