Kara Trouslot Stubbs
Member

stubbs@bscr-law.com

Kara has been a Member of the firm since 1998.  Her litigation practice is primarily focused on product liability matters, including the defense of manufacturers of medical devices, pharmaceutical products, construction equipment, children's products, commercial grade fireworks and various consumer products.  Her practice also includes commercial litigation, general personal injury, premises liability, commercial litigation, and consumer fraud.  Kara has served as national and regional counsel to various clients in mass tort litigation.  She is active in IADC, DRI and ALFA International, where she currently serves as Chair of the Medical Device and Drug Practice Group.  Kara served as law clerk to the Honorable Thomas C. Clark of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri prior to joining the firm.

EDUCATION
University of Kansas School of Law, JD, 1992
University of Kansas, BA (Political Science), 1989

COURT ADMISSIONS
Supreme Court of Missouri
United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Supreme Court of Kansas
United States District Court for the District of Kansas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
ALFA International
     Chair of Medical Device and Drug Practice Group
     Member of North American Membership Committee
International Association of Defense Counsel
Defense Research Institute
    Drug and Medical Device Committee - State Liaison
    Products Liability Committee
American Bar Association
    Tort and Insurance Practice Section
    Litigation Section (Product Liability Committee)
Missouri Bar Association
    Chair Young Lawyers Section Council (2000-2001)
    Young Lawyers Section Council Executive Committee Member
    (1999-2002)
Kansas Bar Association
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
Ross T. Roberts Inn of Court
IADC Trial Academy
Phi Alpha Delta Alumni Chapter - Treasurer (1996-1998)

PUBLICATIONS
1. Contributing author to "The Use of Epidemiology in Tort Litigation, A Survey of Federal and State Jurisdictions" (Section of Litigation, American Bar Association 2003).
2. Contributing author to "50 State Survey: The Restatement Sections Specifically Applicable to Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Cases in State Court" (Section of Litigation, American Bar Association 2003).
3. “The Learned Intermediary Doctrine Stands Strong In the Face of Increasing Direct-to-Consumer Advertising,” RX for the Defense, The Newsletter of the DRI Drug and Medical Device Committee, (Summer 2005).
4.  "Liability Exposure For Original Equipment Manufacturers In The World Of Reprocessed Single Use Devices - Much Ado About Nothing Or Is The Other Shoe About To Drop?" International Association of Defense Counsel Drug, Device and Biotechnology Committee Newsletter (September 2007).
5.  "Second Circuit Affirms Preliminary Injunction Prohibiting FDA from Implementing Regulation that Requires Certain Documentation of the Chain of Custody of Prescription Drugs," International Association of Defense Counsel Drug, Device and Biotechnology Committee Newsletter, (October 2008).
6.  Editor of "Federal Jurisdiction Based on Removal: A 50-State Survey" (ABA, Section of Litigation, Pharmaceuticals Subcommittee, 2008).

PRESENTATIONS
1. ABA Women in Products Liability, Regional Meeting (November 6, 2003), "How to Forge Strong Relationships Between Inside and Outside Counsel." - Atlanta, GA.
2. ABA Women in Product Liability, Regional Meeting (November 9, 2004), "Advice from In-House Counsel on Successfully Navigating the Pitfalls of Marketing a Litigation Practice." - New York, NY.
3. ABA, Section of Litigation, PHARMA Meeting, Current Issues in Pharmaceutical Litigation and Policy (November 18, 2005), “Direct to Consumer Advertising and the Learned Intermediary Doctrine, What You Need to Know Now.” – New York, NY.
4.  ACCAmerica Mid-America Chapter, CLE Series (October 10, 2007), “The Attorney/Client Privilege, Recent Developments and New Traps for the Unwary.”  - Kansas City, MO.
5.  NEMA (National Electrical Equipment Manufacturers Association), Product Safety and Liability Conference (October 1, 2008), "The Medical Monitoring Remedy and Other Cases with Unripened Injury." - Memphis, TN.
6.  ACC America Mid-America Chapter, CLE Series (October 8, 2008), "Operator's Manual for a Witness Chair." - Kansas City, MO.
7.  ALFA International Product Liability Practice Group (November 12-14, 2008), “Medical Device and Drug Product Liability Litigation: Current Developments in Multi-District Litigation.” – Dana Point, CA
8.  2009 ALFA International Midwest Regional, Healthcare and Medical Device Joint Seminar (June 4-5, 2009), “The Judicial, Legislative and Regulatory Status of Preemption in the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Industry.” – Minneapolis, MN
9.  2009 ALFA International Women’s Initiative Program/Chicago ACC Chapter (October 22, 2009), “Women in the Legal Profession: Recognizing and Developing Your Leadership Style.” – Chicago, IL

AWARDS
1. Missouri Bar Association - Recognition for Outstanding Service to the Bar (1999-2000).
2. Missouri Bar Association - Recognition for Valuable Leadership - 2001.
3. Medmarc Insurance Group - Attorney Honor Roll 2004.