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Partner David L. Selby II Speaking at TLMT Conference in O’ahu, Hawaii

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David L. Selby II, Bailey Glasser’s nationally recognized Mass Torts Practice Group Leader, will be speaking at the 2026 Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts conference taking place November 9–12 in O’ahu, Hawaii. David will be a speaker on Tuesday’s panel, “Where Complex Cases Turn: A Bench and Bar Conversation,” which discuss key considerations and challenges in complex litigation from the perspective of both lawyers and judges. Bailey Glasser is also a proud sponsor of this conference.

David Selby is the Practice Group Leader of Bailey Glasser’s nationally ranked Mass Torts Practice Group. Throughout his legal career, David has successfully focused his practice on representing individuals injured by defective firearms, medical devices, and pharmaceutical drugs. David currently serves in leadership and steering committee roles in several major MDLs pending across the country.

David’s courtroom success and commitment to justice has earned him a litany of legal honors, including being nationally ranked in the product liability category by Chambers & Partners since 2023. David was also named a Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigator in America in 2026 and 2027 and is regularly named as a Best Lawyers in America®, including in rankings for mass tort, personal injury, and product liability litigation. The firm’s Mass Torts Practice Group is nationally ranked as a Best Law Firm® in mass tort/class action litigation, as well as nationwide by Chambers & Partners ranking for Product Liability: Plaintiffs, USA-Nationwide.

David speaks widely on mass tort topics, and is regularly quoted in the press, including by The Wall Street Journal.

Learn more about David here

Katherine E. Charonko Speaking at TLMT Conference in O’ahu, Hawaii

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Katherine E. Charonko, Bailey Glasser’s Electronically Stored Information & Technology Practice Group Leader, will be speaking at the 2026 Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts conference taking place November 9–12 in O’ahu, Hawaii. She is co-presenting the “Leveling the Bar” section of the conference which focuses on the practicalities, realities, and expectations of the practice of law, including sessions covering navigating a public-facing life, litigating in a ChatGPT world, and the life cycles of a legal career. Bailey Glasser is also a proud sponsor of this conference.

Kate is a trial lawyer who designs and deploys ESI strategies across the firm’s cases, as well as nationwide class action and MDL matters. Kate routinely leads ESI in cases that involve large numbers of documents, including cases that involve cross-border discovery. She also speaks and writes on cutting-edge topics involving technology and litigation, including the use of artificial intelligence.

Kate has earned widespread recognition for her work, including as a 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigator in America and 2026 Lawdragon 100 Leading AI & Legal Tech Advisor. She was also named a 2026 Elite Women of the Plaintiffs Bar winner, and she was awarded the 2026 Monica Bay Women of Legal Tech Award by Legalweek. Kate is nationally ranked by Chambers USA in Nationwide – Product Liability: Plaintiffs and Nationwide – e-Discovery & Information Governance: Plaintiffs (Band 1), among many other recognitions. She is the lead author of the Chambers and Partners 2026 Artificial Intelligence Global Practice Guide: Trends and Developments, USA, entitled: “AI in Legal Practice: With Great (Computing) Power Comes Great (Ethical) Responsibility.”

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Rachel Klena Joins Commercial & Environmental Litigation Practice Group in Boise, Idaho

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Bailey & Glasser, LLP warmly welcomes Rachel Klena as she joins our Commercial & Environmental Litigation Practice Group in our Boise, Idaho office.

Rachel focuses on commercial disputes and civil litigation, bringing a practical and business-minded perspective that was shaped by more than 14 years as a real estate professional in the Boise region.  “In this volatile economic environment, Rachel understands that behind every commercial dispute are people making consequential decisions about their businesses and future viability,” said Cary Joshi, Commercial and Environmental Litigation Practice Group Leader. “Her experience navigating complex industries and competing interests, together with the care she brings to her work, will be a benefit to our practice group.”

“Rachel has spent years building relationships in Boise, and she knows and cares about this community,” added Benjamin A. Schwartzman, managing partner of the firm’s Boise office. “Our Boise team works across many industries unique to our wonderful region, including our deep experience in agribusiness litigation. Rachel’s bright legal mind along with her own business experience makes her a wonderful fit for our clients and our team.”

Bailey Glasser’s Idaho office is Chambers USA-ranked in the Litigation: General Commercial category and is Tier-1 ranked by Best Law Firms in America® for Commercial Litigation.

Rachel’s commitment to advocacy also includes serving people facing difficult personal circumstances. During law school, she interned with the Idaho Legal Aid Services, assisting attorneys representing low-income and vulnerable Idahoans in civil matters involving domestic violence and housing rights. Rachel earned her J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law, where she was selected as one of three students to represent the school on its National Moot Court Team. She also served as Treasurer on the Executive Board of the Women’s Law Caucus.

Partner Sharon Iskra Quoted in The Baltimore Sun About Maryland Juvenile Detention Abuser Sentencing

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Bailey Glasser partner Sharon F. Iskra was quoted in The Baltimore Sun in an article titled “‘Monstrous’: Ex-DJS worker sentenced after 18 years of child sexual abuse.” The article analyzes the sentencing of former Maryland juvenile detention employee Ronald Neverdon and the ongoing civil litigation involving survivors of his abuse.

On September 29, Neverdon was sentenced to serve ten years in prison after pleading guilty to 11 counts of child sexual abuse. He held supervisory positions at the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School in Baltimore County, where prosecutors said he exploited his authority over children entrusted to the facility’s care.

Sharon is part of a Bailey Glasser litigation team representing multiple claimants in civil cases involving Neverdon. Asked by The Sun whether the criminal sentence delivered justice, Sharon responded: “It’s a good start.” She also explained that the related lawsuits were in discovery and that Neverdon would probably be questioned under oath before the end of the year.  Bailey Glasser’s Maryland litigation seeks accountability for failures to prevent abuse and protect children in state custody. Learn more about that litigation here.

In addition to Sharon Iskra, Bailey Glasser’s team representing survivors of sexual abuse in Maryland juvenile detention facilities includes founding partner Brian A. Glasser, partners D. Todd Mathews, David L. Selby II, Jackalyn A. Olinger Rochelle, and Samira Z. Bode, Of Counsel Aliya S. Khalidi, and attorneys Panida Anderson, Alexandra J. Calton, and Kerri S. Davis.

This important work continues Sharon’s longstanding advocacy for children, individuals with disabilities, and others harmed by institutions charged with their care. As the leader of Bailey Glasser’s Institutional Abuse & Neglect team, she represents clients in cases involving residential facilities, schools, universities, and government agencies. Her record includes serving as lead counsel in securing a $3.5 million jury verdict for two children with developmental disabilities who suffered abuse and neglect at a West Virginia residential facility. That work earned the team a 2022 National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers award in Disability Rights.

Sharon regularly publishes articles and speaks at conferences about her passion for fighting for clients who have been abused. She spoke earlier this year at the West Virginia Association for Justice 2026 Mid-Winter Convention & Seminar.

Partner Christopher D. Smith Named to Benchmark Litigation’s Benchmark 40 and Under US 2026 List

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Bailey Glasser partner Christopher D. Smith has earned a spot on Benchmark Litigation’s Benchmark 40 and Under US 2026 List, which recognizes leading litigators aged 40 and younger across the country. Chris is recognized for his appellate, commercial, and defense work and this marks his second consecutive year receiving this honor.

According to Benchmark Litigation, the 2026 guide is the most comprehensive to date, featuring 615 lawyers. The publication describes the honorees as among the “best and brightest litigators” in the United States and the country’s “top emerging talent in litigation.”

This recognition is fitting for Chris, as he is handling two closely watched significant matters on behalf of the West Virginia Board of Education where he is leading litigation in West Virginia to protect schoolchildren concerning the state’s 80-year-old mandatory vaccination statute which requires all students to be vaccinated in order to attend public schools. West Virginia allows medical exemptions to the vaccine requirements for students whose health would be compromised by vaccines, like immunocompromised students.  It is the only state which has never allowed religious exemptions. The litigation has received nationwide attention, including from The New York Times who quoted Chris about the case. He was also a featured panelist at the 2025 Public Health Law Conference, where he discussed legislative and judicial trends affecting vaccine policy.

In addition to his appellate and commercial litigation work, Chris has a deep and longstanding commitment to legal education and community service. This fall, he returned to his alma mater, the West Virginia University College of Law, to teach Appellate Advocacy and help train the next generation of lawyers. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Daymark Inc., a West Virginia nonprofit providing housing, education, career training, and critical support to young people experiencing homelessness or transitioning to independent adulthood.

In addition to this recognition, Chris has been named a Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation, a Best Lawyers Ones to Watch® in numerous categories, and more.  To learn more about Chris, please click HERE.

We appreciate Benchmark Litigation naming Chris to this list and congratulate all recipients of this recognition across the country.