Elizabeth McNulty | Partner

Elizabeth McNulty’s practice is focused on product liability and commercial litigation matters. Elizabeth has significant experience defending a variety of manufacturers across industry lines, including motor vehicles, motorcycles and off-road vehicles, sporting goods equipment, recreational and tow products, industrial and construction equipment, and other consumer products. She regularly consults with and advises manufacturers on the development and defense of product warranties, consumer manuals, warnings, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Elizabeth also has extensive experience advising clients regarding compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the Lacey Act, California’s Proposition 65, and related federal and state regulatory issues and in working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on product recall issues. In addition, she is experienced in defending class action and mass tort claims venued in both federal and state courts, and has overseen national and regional counsel defense programs implemented to manage repetitive litigation involving design, manufacture, and warnings defect claims.

Elizabeth has also represented clients in a range of commercial litigation matters, including those involving breach of contract, business-related torts, breach of warranty, covenants not to compete, and confidentiality issues.

Education

University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1997)
University of California, Irvine (B.A. English, 1994)

Professional Recognition & Awards

  • Southern California Super Lawyers, Law & Politics magazine
    Rising Stars edition (2004-2012)
  • AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

Professional Memberships & Activities

State Bar of California
Orange County Bar Association
American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
ASTM Committee Member
Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association, Legal Task Force Member
Product Liability Substantive Law Committee
Robert Baynard Inns of Court

Presentations & Publications

  • CPSC Spanking Brings Hope For Consumer Products Industry, Co-author, www.Law360.com (October 30, 2012)
  • The Next 50 Years – Moving Towards a New Era of “Greener” and “Safer” Products, Presenter, Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), Las Vegas, NV (April 2012)
  • What You Don’t Know Can’t Hurt You – Lesser Known Regulations in the US and Canada that Your Company Needs to Know About, Presenter, Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), New Orleans, LA (April 2011)
  • No, I’m Not the Court Reporter, Presenter, American Bar Association, Scottsdale, Arizona (April 2010)
  • The CPSIA: What Does the Future Hold?, Presenter, International Halloween, Costume and Party Show, Chicago, Illinois (March 2010)
  • TheAct of Unintended Consequences: The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, Co-author, OC Lawyer Magazine (September 2009)
  • Toying With Businesses, Co-author, Los Angeles Daily Journal (March 9, 2009)
  • Danger Abounds for Sporting Goods and Fitness Manufacturers with the New Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, Presenter, Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association (SGMA) (October 5, 2008)
  • Auto Collision Cases – A to Z: The Basics of Auto Collision Cases – Defense Perspective, Presenter, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), 26th Annual Las Vegas Convention (August 29, 2008)
  • Supersize My Seatbelt – Wait, What About the Kids? Presenter, 2008 Emerging Issues in Motor Vehicles Product Liability Litigation Seminar, Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, Phoenix, Arizona (April 11, 2008)
  • FramingDiscovery to Control Case Outcome, Presenter, Defending Consumer Protection Class Actions – Advanced Strategies for Early and Advantageous Disposition of Product Liability Cases, American Conference Institute, San Francisco, California (May 21, 2007)

Other Professional Experience

Snell & Wilmer, LLP, Partner (2000-2009)
Murtaugh, Miller, Meyer and Nelson, Associate (1998-2000)
Baker, Silberberg and Keener, Associate (1997-1998)

Community Involvement

Board of Directors, Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation