About J.

Brittany Cross Carlson is an attorney in the Louisville office, where she is a member of the Torts & Insurance Practice Service Group. Her practice includes drug and medical device litigation, products liability, medical malpractice, and personal injury defense. Recent Assignments Defend national retailer against contract, product, and premises liability claims in state and federal court Defending an international medical device manufacturer as a member of the national and regional counsel teams for various devices Developing discovery strategy and coordinating large-scale e-discovery productions for international medical device manufacturer Defending Kentucky-area hospitals and physicians in medical malpractice litigation Kentucky personal injury counsel for leading international beverage manufacturer Defending wrongful death litigation against an international bakery equipment manufacturer Defending trucking litigation, including scene investigation, against large professional services providers Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements Civic, community leaders from across state celebrate Leadership Kentucky Class of 2020, virtual graduation, Northern Kentucky Tribune, December 17, 2020 Products Liability Desk Reference: A Fifty State Compendium, co-author of Kentucky Chapter, 2020, 2021, 2022 with Jennifer Henry Jackson Compelling Discovery for Foreign Arbitrations, Products Liability Litigation Newsletter, American Bar Association, August 10, 2015 Predictability in Punitive Damages: Considering the Use of Punitive Damages Multipliers, co-author, Defense Counsel Journal, International Assoc. of Defense Counsel, October 2012 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Products Liability Year in Review, ABA Joint Products Liability, Mass Torts, and Environmental CLE, Hollywood, Fla., January 2012 Community Involvement Asia Institute - Crane House, Secretary St. Joseph Montessori Children's Center, Board of Directors Leadership Kentucky, Class of 2020 Domestic Violence Advocacy Program, Volunteer Attorney Daughters of the American Revolution, John Marshall Chapter Member More Than Stites & Harbison Ms. Carlson joined Stites & Harbison in September 2010 after participating in the firm's summer associate program. Prior to law school, she lived in Chicago where she worked for a litigation consulting and jury research firm. Outside of practicing law, Brittany enjoys overseas travel, cooking for family and friends, and supporting Notre Dame football.

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Education

• University of Kentucky, J.D., summa cum laude, graduated 2010
• University of Notre Dame, B.A., History & Philosophy, magna cum laude, graduated 2006

Bar Admissions

• Kentucky, State Bar

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