Eileen is a seasoned litigator with more than 30 years of experience in the state and federal courts. She concentrates her practice on lender liability defense and complex commercial litigation, as well as the defense of personal injury and damages claims. Specifically, Eileen defends environmental, construction, premises liability and products liability. She has successfully handled all phases of litigation including mediation, trials and appeals for corporations, partnerships, insurance companies and individuals.
Eileen is a current member of Litchfield Cavo LLP’s Executive Committee.
Practices
Education
- New York University School of Law, LLM, Corporations
- Seton Hall University School of Law, JD, cum laude
- Bryn Mawr College, AB, English and History
Admissions
- Massachusetts
- United States Courts of Appeal: First Circuit, Third Circuit
Associations
- Bryn Mawr College, Trustee
- Bryn Mawr College Alumnae Association, Former President
- Distinguished Service Award, 2010
Languages
- English
Professional Memberships
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Fellow of the American Bar Association
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association; Board President (2003-2004)
Presentations/Publications
- Presenter for in-house seminars for a banking client on topics including: “Successful Mediations – Preparation and Execution for Lenders and Servicers”; “Pitfalls of the Foreclosure Process – Ensuring Compliance with State Statutes and Procedures”; and, “How to Avoid Bad Faith Claims”; (October 2012, February 2013, April 2013 and June 2013)
- Presenter, “Effective Negotiating Skills for Women Lawyers,” HB Litigation Conference (February 12, 2009)
- Co-chair and presenter, “Personal Injury Basics,” MCLE Conference (March 15-16, 2004)
- Presenter, Mealey’s Toxic Tort Litigation 101 Conference (November 18-19, 2002)
- Chair and presenter, Mealey’s Latex 101 Teleconference (October 22, 2002)
- Forum participant, “Voir Dire,” 2001 Bar Bench Conference, Suffolk University Law School (2001)
- Presenter, “Insights into Experience-based Expert Testimony,” Suffolk University Law School, co-sponsored with the Macaronis Institute for Trial and Appellate Advocacy (April 6, 2001)
- Chair, Mealey’s National Daubert Litigation Conference (April 1998)
Honors & Awards
- Selected to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers list annually 2013-2018 in the areas of Products Liability, a designation received by fewer than 5 percent of attorneys in the state