Rachel Weil concentrates her practice in the defense of product manufacturers in complex litigation matters all across the country. For more than 29 years, she has defended pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in some of the most sophisticated, high profile national multi-district litigation and mass tort proceedings in the nation including silicone breast implants, transvaginal pelvic mesh, opioids, Avandia and Zyprexa. She has also been part of a team representing a "Big Three" pharmaceutical distributor in litigation associated with the current opioid epidemic.
Clients look to Rachel's in-depth understanding of the FDA regulatory issues implicit in pharmaceutical litigation. Her top-notch organizational skills have had her managing waves of MDL proceedings, juggling several hundred cases with motions largely due on the same date. She was able to review and edit all materials before they were sent for filing. Rachel has briefed and argued major motions in federal and state trial and appellate courts around the country.
Rachel is passionate about her community and mentorship. She enjoys working with younger attorneys and helping them to succeed at the highest levels. For many years, Rachel has represented children living in poverty as a pro bono child advocate in Philadelphia’s family court system. She is also an elected member of her local school board.