Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR
Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR
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Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the voices and stories of the plaintiffs' bar. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders about their journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and what drives them to the work they do—helping you stay informed and inspired.For more information, visit www.rebuttalpr.com/podcast.
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The podcast focuses on various themes centered around the plaintiffs' bar, including legal advocacy, mass torts, and the impact of civil justice. Episodes feature notable discussions such as Chris Seeger's experiences in landmark cases like the NFL concussion litigation, Alison Frankel's reflections on legal journalism, and Elizabeth Cabraser's insights into collaboration in litigation. The show also emphasizes mentoring and the responsibility of lawyers as agents of justice.
Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR is a podcast dedicated to showcasing the voices and stories of the plaintiffs' bar. Each episode features in-depth conversations with industry leaders about their journeys, the challenges they've overcome, and what drives them to the work they do—helping you stay informed and inspired.
For more information, visit www.rebuttalpr.com/podcast.
In this episode of Raising the Bar with RebuttalPR, host Ray DeLorenzi sits down with Hunter J. Shkolnik, partner at Napoli Shkolnik and a nationally recognized trial and mass tort lawyer. Hunter leads discovery and trial teams across environmental, pharmaceutical, and medical device litigation and has played central roles in some of the largest mass tort matters in U.S. history.
Hunter traces his path from an early plan to become a physician to a career defined by courtroom advocacy, mentorship, and trust. He reflects on his formative years under legendary trial lawyer Dick Friedman, his early trial experience, and the lessons he carried through transitions between plaintiff and defense work before ultimately joining Paul Napoli as a partner.
He walks Ray through his leadership roles on major settlement committees, including the national and New York opioid litigation, Johnson and Johnson Talc, Red River Bankruptcy Torts, Kidde AFFF bankruptcy, and the Flint water crisis. Hunter explains how honesty, preparation, and credibility guide his approach when negotiating frameworks that affect entire communities.
The conversation also explores Hunter’s work as a legal and political news analyst, his long-standing involvement with AAJ and national litigation groups, and his commitment to mentoring young lawyers in an era where trial opportunities are increasingly rare. He closes by reflecting on working alongside his daughter at the firm, sharing the profession with family, and why trust remains the foundation of every case he takes on.
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