James Mizgala

James Mizgala is a legal professional with 30 years of experience specializing in defending clients against pharmaceutical products liability, consumer fraud, toxic torts, and mass torts. As a Partner at Tucker Ellis LLP since March 2016, James has participated in notable trial teams across various jurisdictions, including Cook County, Illinois, and the District of Nebraska. Prior experience includes serving as a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP from 2000 to 2016 and as an Associate at Reed Smith LLP from 1994 to 2000. In addition to legal practice, James has been a member of the Governance Committee at Thrive Counseling Center since July 2022. Educational credentials include a JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law, a MAS from The Johns Hopkins University, and a BA in Biology from Cornell University. James's earlier career includes military service as a Sergeant in the US Army, where responsibilities included working as a Biological Sciences Assistant at the US Army Institute of Dental Research.