Foley Hoag Partner Vickie L. Henry Named Chair of the Commercial Litigation Committee of the DRI - Voice of the Defense Bar
Boston, MA - October 19, 2009
Foley Hoag congratulates Vickie L. Henry, a Partner and Deputy Chair of the Litigation Department, on her appointment as Chair of the Commercial Litigation Committee of the DRI, the Voice of the Defense Bar. Ms. Henry has been a member since 1995 and most recently served as Vice Chair of the Commercial Litigation Committee.
Ms. Henry focuses her practice on commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation and product liability defense for a diverse range of businesses and industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, telecommunications and food processing equipment. Ms. Henry has tried these matters throughout the country in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels and has tried more than 20 cases to verdict or judgment.
“I am honored to serve as Chair of DRI’s Commercial Litigation Committee, which is a growing and energetic committee,” said Ms. Henry. “In this competitive legal environment, it is important for us to recognize the challenging issues we face as litigators and to have the appropriate educational and professional resources to succeed on behalf of our clients.”
“Vickie has brought an enthusiasm and energy to her numerous roles in DRI throughout the years, and we are fortunate to have her time and talents leading the Commercial Litigation Committee,” said John R. Kouris, Executive Director of DRI. “She brings a commitment to the legal profession, a passion for her clients, and a dedication to furthering our profession as a whole and we look forward to her contributions.”
DRI—the Voice of the Defense Bar, is an international organization of trial lawyers and corporate counsel defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation. The organization provides numerous educational and informational resources to its members. DRI is focused on the education of the defense law practitioner, on improving the civil justice system, and serves as a counterpoint to the plaintiff's bar. In addition, DRI assists members in dealing with the economic realities of the defense law practice, including the competitive legal marketplace. DRI encourages ethical and responsible behavior, for the good of American society as a whole.
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