Nicole Roberts Mackenzie Email & Phone Number

Greater Seattle Area

Nicole MacKenzie was the Managing Director of Williams Kastner from January 2021 through December 2022. She has over 20 years of experience defending mass toxic tort and product liability claims against major multinational companies. Ms. MacKenzie manages several accounts, serves as local trial counsel for multiple clients, and is a lead member of the National Coordinating Counsel team for several clients. She served as Vice Chair and then Chair of the firm’s Products Liability and Mass… Show more Nicole MacKenzie was the Managing Director of Williams Kastner from January 2021 through December 2022. She has over 20 years of experience defending mass toxic tort and product liability claims against major multinational companies. Ms. MacKenzie manages several accounts, serves as local trial counsel for multiple clients, and is a lead member of the National Coordinating Counsel team for several clients. She served as Vice Chair and then Chair of the firm’s Products Liability and Mass Torts group from July 2015 through December 2020 and currently serves on the firm's Board of Directors. Ms. MacKenzie is adept at developing and implementing defense strategies in state and federal courts for national asbestos products manufacturers, suppliers and contractors. Additionally, she has participated in numerous committees to provide input on proposed court procedures, general orders, case management orders, and general asbestos case management protocols for designated defense counsel. She is licensed in California, Oregon, Washington, and Virginia and has tried multiple cases to verdict in California, Oregon, and Washington. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

Trial partner in the Asbestos Litigation Group, representing defendants in asbestos-related personal injury and wrongful death cases. Coordinate evaluation and direction of substantial active caseload through all phases.Ensure client satisfaction through successful aggressive case strategies and weekly reporting.Draft and argue complex substantive and procedural motions.Draft pertinent discovery requests and responses.Conduct and defend expert witness… Show more Trial partner in the Asbestos Litigation Group, representing defendants in asbestos-related personal injury and wrongful death cases. Coordinate evaluation and direction of substantial active caseload through all phases.Ensure client satisfaction through successful aggressive case strategies and weekly reporting.Draft and argue complex substantive and procedural motions.Draft pertinent discovery requests and responses.Conduct and defend expert witness depositionsSecond chair multiple asbestos cases through verdictEvaluate potential jury panels and assist in jury selection.Prepare & examine expert & lay witnessesArgue motions for non-suit and directed verdictDraft & argue for appropriate jury instructions and special verdict form.Participate in multiple defense and joint committees assigned or requested by the courts to provide input on proposed court procedures, general orders, case management orders, and general asbestos case management protocols for designated defense counsel.Develop and implement team strategies and protocols.Counsel & evaluate performance criteria for associate, paralegals, and clerks. Show less

Walnut Creek, Ca

Managed and directed asbestos team with active caseload of 1100, ensuring team efficiency and productivity, while providing support and leadership to both the attorneys and staff. Drafted and argued complex motions, prepared cases for trial, and conducted in depth written & oral discovery in cases with potential for multi-million dollar verdicts. Negotiated dismissals and settlements in extremely complex cases. Ensured client and carrier satisfaction through regular written reports… Show more Managed and directed asbestos team with active caseload of 1100, ensuring team efficiency and productivity, while providing support and leadership to both the attorneys and staff. Drafted and argued complex motions, prepared cases for trial, and conducted in depth written & oral discovery in cases with potential for multi-million dollar verdicts. Negotiated dismissals and settlements in extremely complex cases. Ensured client and carrier satisfaction through regular written reports, telephone, and electronic mail contact. Evaluated case management for greater efficiency and implemented winning strategies to accomplish those goals. Show less

Roanoke, Virginia

Handled full range of poverty law cases, including landlord/tenant, contract, public benefits, family law, and domestic violence.

Portland, Oregon

ESA: Prepared forfeiture actions, reviewed and modified listing packet, researched issues regarding Section 10 permits and ESA compliance under CWA 404 State Assumption. Procedure: Prepared memos on what constitutes work product and how FOIA applies; when the agency can get record review, what needs to be in the record, and what standard of review applies; and the justiciability of an issue. Researched legislative history and statutory interpretation.

Rocky Mount, Virginia

Summers

J.D., Law

Environmental and Natural Resources Law Certificate, 1997

B.A., Political Science