Daniel P. Ridlon
- Firmwide Co-Chair, Autonomous & Uncrewed Vehicle Systems Industry Group
- Seattle
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Dan defends companies in product liability litigation and counsels them on risk avoidance and regulatory compliance.
A former judge advocate general with first-chair courtroom experience, Daniel Ridlon helps protect his clients from liability exposure and high-damage claims. Dan's clients include a range of technology innovators and manufacturers, including The Boeing Company, Google, Weyerhaeuser, and T-Mobile.
Dan has defended clients in all phases of litigation in courts throughout the United States and around the world, including in Asia, Europe, and Africa. He has represented manufacturers in litigation involving a range of products, from cell phones to commercial aircraft.
Understanding that litigation avoidance is of great value to his clients, Dan counsels on efficient ways they can minimize, eliminate, and prevent risks. He advises on product warnings that reduce risk exposure and provides comprehensive guidance on regulatory compliance related to his clients' products. He also presents workshops on product liability risk mitigation to clients' employees.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, Line Editor, Harvard International Law Journal, 2006
- Seattle University, B.A., Political Science; History, summa cum laude, 2003
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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California
Related Employment
- Kirkland & Ellis, LLP, Los Angeles, CA, Associate, 2010-2012
- U.S. Air Force, Judge Advocate General's Corps, 2006 - 2010; Legal Intern, 2005
- Environmental Protection Agency, Seattle, WA, Law Clerk, 2004
