Orla G. Thompson has been named one of National Black Lawyers (NBL) "Top 100 Lawyers in New York.” This exclusive recognition is reserved for the top 100 African American lawyers in each state, recognized for their outstanding legal skills and professional contributions. Membership is exclusively by invitation, based on referrals from existing members, the Executive Committee, and independent research.
Orla concentrates her practice on product liability, mass torts, and commercial litigation disputes. She works closely with clients to assess potential risks, develop comprehensive defense strategies, and minimize exposure to liability. She has successfully represented corporate and individual clients across a broad spectrum of industries. She defends food manufacturers and suppliers in product liability cases across the United States, including class actions, and single- and multi-plaintiff claims. She also represents supply chain clients related to consumer product claims involving, among other things, lithium-ion batteries, immersive devices, laptops, tablets, gaming devices, sporting equipment, scooters, and medical devices.
Orla also handles automobile, construction, premises liability, and contract dispute claims. In obtaining favorable outcomes, she has worked with a multitude of experts and consultants across many disciplines, including FDA regulatory specialists, mechanical and electrical engineers, metallurgists, fire investigators, meteorologists, OSHA experts, medical specialists, economists, vocational rehabilitation specialists, and life care planners. She has a notable record of achieving favorable results for her clients during dispositive and discovery motion practice, at mediations and settlement conferences, and on appeal.
The National Black Lawyers is a professional development and networking association dedicated to honoring legal excellence, promoting attorneys as subject-matter experts, sharing information and fostering a strong national network of top African American lawyers. This invitation-only organization selects the most successful and influential lawyers with reputations for providing excellent legal representation in their respective practice areas.