Bernadette W. Catalana

Bernadette Catalana is a partner in charge of the New York office. She focuses on toxic exposure cases, Child Victims Act claims, and other mass torts. For one of her Fortune 100 clients, she serves as National Coordinating Counsel, leading and collaborating with lawyers from all over the United States to tactically defend hundreds of cases each year. Her strong writing and editing skills are employed daily to prepare and edit briefs, other legal filings, and high-level client communications.

A substantial part of Bernadette’s practice is devoted to the strategic negotiation of settlements. In this role, she has secured thousands of favorable resolutions in high-stakes matters. Continuing to expand her skill set, Bernadette recently completed the prestigious and rigorous mediation training program offered by the Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law, “Mediating The Litigated Case.”

Recognized as a Super Lawyer for nine consecutive years, Bernadette is also an active mentor, working with young lawyers to develop their skills and, ultimately, their careers. Her love of mentoring has inspired her Mentoring Moment posts on LinkedIn and Candid Talk Women, which she co-authored to educate and support women pursuing legal careers, encouraging them to “opt in” to the practice of law. CLE certified presentations are being made to lawyers across the country on a regular basis.