Kelly Brilleaux

Kelly E. Brilleaux

Partner

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

Kelly 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 preparation of expert reports and deposition testimony. Kelly 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.

Committed to excellence both in and out of the courtroom, Kelly’s approach is characterized by her dedication to detail, collaborative spirit, and relentless advocacy for her clients. She applies her communication and problem-solving skills to provide creative, effective, and efficient solutions for clients.

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

Credentials

Education

  • Louisiana State University, B.S., 2007, summa cum laude
  • Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2010

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana
  • Texas
  • California

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
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