Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR

In this episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR, host Ray DeLorenzi speaks with Michelle Simpson Tuegel, a nationally recognized advocate for survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Michelle shares her journey from growing up in a family of trial lawyers to working capital murder cases as a young defense attorney—then pivoting to represent plaintiffs in some of the highest-profile abuse cases of...

In this episode of  Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , host Ray DeLorenzi speaks with Adam Silverstein, a key legal strategist at the intersection of mass tort and bankruptcy law. From Johnson & Johnson to 3M, Adam has been on the front lines of some of the most high-profile bankruptcy battles in recent years.  He reflects on his journey from corporate litigator to advocate for plaintiffs’ righ...

In this episode of  Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , host Ray DeLorenzi is joined by Jayne Conroy of Simmons Hanly Conroy. Jayne shares her incredible career trajectory, from growing up in a town deeply impacted by toxic waste to working as a defense lawyer before fully transitioning to the plaintiff side.   She discusses her pivotal role in landmark cases such as the opioid MDL, her experience l...

In this episode of  Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , host Ray DeLorenzi sits down with Sharon McGowan, CEO of Public Justice, to discuss her impactful career advocating for civil justice. From her early days organizing political actions to her leadership of Public Justice, Sharon shares her insights on the importance of fearless trial lawyers, the unique challenges in fighting for marginalized co...

In this episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR, host Ray DeLorenzi sits down with Josh Koskoff of Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder in Connecticut. Josh shares his journey from growing up in a family of renowned trial lawyers to taking on some of the most challenging cases in American legal history, including the historic settlement in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting litigation against Re...

In this episode of  Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , host Ray DeLorenzi speaks with Pamela Gilbert, named partner at Cuneo Gilbert & LaDuca and one of the most respected voices in consumer protection and antitrust law. Pamela reflects on her early days organizing political actions at Tufts, working for Ralph Nader, and earning a spot on President Obama’s transition team after leading the Cons...

In this episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , host Ray DeLorenzi sits down with Sindhu Daniel, a seasoned mass tort attorney who recently joined Scott & Scott. Sindhu shares how her upbringing as a first-generation immigrant shaped her work ethic and inspired her to represent plaintiffs, many of whom face financial and emotional hardships similar to what her own family experienced.   Si...

In this episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , host Ray DeLorenzi sits down with Navan Ward, a seasoned plaintiffs’ attorney, and nationally recognized leader in mass tort litigation. Navan shares how childhood debates with his sister—and a well-timed push from his mother—set him on the path to becoming a trial lawyer. He discusses breaking into the mass tort world, the challenges of MDL lea...

In this episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , host Ray DeLorenzi sits down with Justin Green, an aviation lawyer at Kreindler & Kreindler, to discuss his path from the cockpit to the courtroom. Justin reflects on how his time as a Marine pilot, aviation safety officer, and crash investigator shaped his legal career. He also sheds light on pressing issues in aviation safety, including li...

In this episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , host Ray DeLorenzi sits down with Chris Seeger, founding partner at Seeger Weiss, to discuss his remarkable career, including landmark cases like the NFL concussion litigation, opioids, and Vioxx. Chris reflects on his unconventional path to law, from being an amateur boxer in his teens to working as a carpenter, and how the work ethic and resil...

In this episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , host Ray DeLorenzi speaks with Alison Frankel, a veteran legal journalist who recently retired after 37 years of reporting, including a prolific tenure at Reuters . Alison reflects on her career and discusses the relationships she built on both sides of the “ v ” and how those relationships shaped her reporting and evolved over time.  Alison del...

In this episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , host Ray DeLorenzi is joined by Elizabeth Cabraser, a legendary complex civil litigation attorney and one of the first women ever to lead a multidistrict litigation case. Elizabeth explores her unique career path, from her early interest in research and history to becoming a leader in mass tort litigation. She also reflects on her instrumental r...

In the inaugural episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR , Ray DeLorenzi interviews Linda Lipsen, CEO of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), about her 30-year journey advocating for civil justice and the importance of trial lawyers in protecting people’s rights. Linda reflects on the challenges posed by corporate lobbying, the ongoing threat of immunity legislation, and the crucial role...

Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the voices and stories of the plaintiffs' bar. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders about their journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and what drives them to the work they do—helping you stay informed and inspired.  Mark your calendars—Episode 1 drops December 18th!