Kendra’s experience and reputation allow her to successfully defend clients in some of the nation’s toughest venues.
Kendra concentrates her practice on the defense of tort claims with a particular focus on product liability, mass tort and asbestos claims in Illinois and Missouri state courts. Kendra is experienced defending product and premises liability claims for companies of all sizes involved in the aviation, construction, distribution, engineering, manufacturing and transportation industries.
Clients value her no-nonsense approach to complex litigation and her ability to develop meaningful relationships with them and other litigators. Kendra works collaboratively with her clients to develop a defense that aligns with their goals and utilizes her experience and reputation to accomplish successful outcomes in a cost-effective manner. She has guided large legal teams through all phases of tort litigation, from case investigation to settlement negotiations and trial preparation. Her oversight extends to other key functions, including discovery, expert discovery and dispositive motion practice. Kendra is skilled at coordinating her efforts with those of inside and outside legal counsel and has participated on teams serving in both national coordinating counsel and local counsel roles.
Kendra’s experience includes defending companies involved in the aviation industry in product and premises liability claims. She has experience working with companies involved in general, commercial and military aviation industries.