Scientific and Technical Expertise
Kershaw Talley Barlow combines top-tier legal representation with unparalleled scientific expertise to deliver exceptional results in complex cases. Our in-house team of attorney-scientists is led by William J. Lee, a nationally and internationally recognized public health leader with unique expertise bridging dialogue and stakeholders at the intersection of science, law, and policy. An elected Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology and President of its Research and Education Foundation, William uses advanced, data-driven methods to strategically develop causation, liability, and notice evidence in high-stakes cases, including mass torts, class action lawsuits, pharmaceutical litigation, medical device injury cases, and environmental health cases. With scientific and legal training from Yale, Duke, and Emory, and extensive experience in scientific research, our team uncovers critical evidence that can make or break a case, something even large corporate law firms may struggle to achieve.
Why Work With Kershaw Talley Barlow for Complex, Science-Based Litigation?
In cases where success depends on understanding intricate scientific evidence, Kershaw Talley Barlow dives deep into the data. Our team’s scientific expertise allows us to handle complex cases efficiently, building stronger arguments and providing reliable expert testimony that supports our clients' claims. We specialize in fields including epidemiology, pharmacology, toxicology, and biostatistics, enabling us to address a wide range of litigation needs, from product liability to toxic exposure cases.
Key Areas of Scientific Expertise
Our firm’s scientific and technical capabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Epidemiology & Biostatistics: Expertise in studying population health impacts and analyzing statistical health data for litigation.
- Pharmacology & Toxicology: Evaluating drug safety, side effects, and toxic exposure cases.
- Data Analysis & Statistical Consulting: Advanced data modeling and interpretation to support complex legal arguments.
- Expert Recruitment & Development: Unparalleled access to world-class and hard-to-find scientific and medical experts.
- Daubert & Expert Testimony Preparation: Preparing expert witnesses to meet the highest standards of reliability and admissibility.
- Strategy: Unique understanding of how scientific and medical evidence is specifically used and viewed by the courts in each jurisdiction, including opportunities and vulnerabilities.
How Kershaw Talley Barlow Can Help With Your Scientific or Technical Litigation Needs
Kershaw Talley Barlow’s scientific team collaborates with law firms across the U.S. to handle complex, science-intensive cases. Whether you need to refer a case, co-counsel support, or scientific consulting, we provide the expertise required to build compelling cases for plaintiffs affected by dangerous drugs, medical devices, environmental hazards, and other emergent public health issues.
Contact Us Today for Expert Legal Support in Science-Driven Cases
For more information about working with Kershaw Talley Barlow on complex, science-based cases, call us at (916) 520-6639 or contact us online. We offer free consultations to discuss how our scientific and legal expertise can benefit your case, ensuring you and your clients receive the support needed to pursue justice.
Publications & Presentations by Kershaw Talley Barlow’s Scientific Team
Kershaw Talley Barlow is dedicated not only to representing clients but also to advancing legal and scientific knowledge. Our scientific team has published extensively and presented on crucial topics at national conferences and major universities. Below is a selection of our team’s recent publications and presentations that highlight our commitment to public health, scientific rigor, and the intersection of law and science.
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- Dana Boyd Barr and William J. Lee, A Public Health Conversation: Chemical and Environmental Exposures, Oral Presentation at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, by Zoom (April 2026)
- William J. Lee, Ethics, Public Health, and Law, Oral Presentation at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, by Zoom (March 2026)
- William J. Lee et al., The Role of Epidemiological Experts in Litigation, Oral Presentation at American College of Epidemiology, Pasadena, CA (September 2025).
- William J. Lee et al., Furtive Changes to Federal Health Data Threaten Admissibility, Expert Analysis Published on Law360 (August 2025)
- William J. Lee, Role of Epidemiology and Science in Mass Torts, Oral Presentation at American Association for Justice, San Francisco, CA (July 2025)
- William J. Lee et al., Reproductive Rights: How National Policy Impacts the Individual, Oral Presentation at Boston Congress of Public Health, by Zoom (October 2024)
- William J. Lee, Addressing Emergent Threats to Public Health Through Mass Tort Litigation, Oral Presentation at Boston Congress of Public Health, by Zoom (September 2024)
- William J. Lee et al., Causal Inference in Epidemiology: Translating Methods and Principles to Stakeholders, Oral Presentation at American College of Epidemiology, Columbus, OH (September 2024)
- William J. Lee, Translating Causation from Epidemiology to Law: Bradford Hill and Beyond, The Litigator, Volume 21, Issue 3, pp. 35-37 (August 2024)
- William J. Lee, Revisiting Daubert: Ensuring Equity and Integrity in the Admissibility of Scientific Testimony, Harvard Public Health Review (HPHR), Edition 85, DOI: 10.54111/0001/GGGG1 (June 2024)
- William J. Lee, ACE in Action: The Role of Epidemiology in Law, Oral Presentation at American College of Epidemiology, by Zoom (May 2024)
- William J. Lee et al., The Role of Epidemiology in Camp Lejeune Litigation, In re: Camp Lejeune Water Litigation (No. 7:23-CV-897), Oral Presentation at American Association for Justice, by Zoom (March 2024)
- William J. Lee et al., How Can We Achieve Equity in Maternal Health for Black Women?, Oral Presentation at Boston Congress of Public Health, by Zoom
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