Barnes & Thornburg Adds Product Liability Litigator Kelly Brilleaux in Dallas

DALLAS (May 15, 2025) – Barnes & Thornburg announced today that product liability litigator Kelly E. Brilleaux has joined the firm’s Dallas office as a partner in its Litigation Department.

Brilleaux is an experienced product liability litigator focusing her practice on individual and complex mass tort litigation. She has extensive experience in pharmaceutical and medical device multi-district litigation (MDL) in both national counsel and liaison counsel roles across multiple MDLs. Brilleaux has represented clients in consumer mass tort litigation and environmental and toxic tort litigation.

“Product liability litigation often involves high-stakes matters that require thoughtful, tailored solutions to manage risk and achieve favorable outcomes,” said D. Randall Brown, chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s Litigation Department. “Kelly’s deep experience across various stages of litigation enables her to handle the evolving and complex challenges our clients face. I’m thrilled to welcome someone with her skillset to our team, further enhancing our ability to navigate these intricate and sophisticated cases.”

Brilleaux has significant experience in conducting expert discovery and related motion practice, including identifying and communicating with medical, scientific, and other technical defense expert witnesses to assist with the preparation of expert reports and deposition testimony. Brilleaux is actively involved in virtually all stages of litigation, including trial team preparation, handling discovery disputes, negotiating settlements, and preparing Rule 702 Motions to Exclude plaintiffs’ technical expert witnesses.

“Our clients in Texas and beyond depend on seasoned litigators who can help them navigate the complexities of emerging and nuanced markets,” added Thomas Haskins, managing partner of the firm’s Dallas office. “With her relentless advocacy and knowledge of product liability litigation across multiple jurisdictions, I am confident that Kelly will be a valuable asset to our clients in Texas and across the U.S.”

In addition to her practice, Brilleaux excels in client development and organizational leadership. She has successfully led initiatives to strengthen client relationships and foster diversity within the legal field. Brilleaux is highly regarded for her ability to manage large-scale trial preparations, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor emerging legal talent.

Brilleaux earned her J.D. from Louisiana State University Paul M. Herbert Law Center and her B.S., cum laude, from Louisiana State University.

With more than 800 attorneys and other legal professionals, Barnes & Thornburg is one of the largest law firms in the country. The firm serves clients worldwide from offices in Atlanta, Boston, California, Chicago, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, South Florida, Texas and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit us at www.btlaw.com.