About
Mary Rose Alexander represents major companies in complex commercial litigation, trials, class actions, toxic torts, product liability, environmental disputes, industrial accident matters, insurance issues, and arbitration. Her work often involves high-stakes cases in state and federal courts across the country. Clients rely on her ability to explain difficult scientific issues, prepare trial strategy, and defend claims involving chemicals, public nuisance, consumer fraud, and business disputes.
Mary earned a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. She also earned a B.A. from the University of California, San Diego. Her education supports her work in litigation, trial preparation, evidence review, and legal analysis. She applies that background to disputes involving environmental regulations, mass tort claims, energy contracts, oil and gas matters, insurance coverage, and other cases requiring clear advocacy in forums nationwide.
Mary has defended companies in multi-state, multi-plaintiff litigation involving manufacturing, energy, chemical, consumer products, and industrial matters. Her experience includes public nuisance claims, class actions, product liability suits, environmental remediation disputes, regulatory cases, and accident-related investigations. She helps clients assess risk, manage complex facts, prepare witnesses, and present technical evidence in ways judges, juries, arbitrators, and opposing parties can understand during demanding litigation and trial settings.
Mary Rose Alexander has earned strong recognition for trial work, environmental litigation, product liability defense, mass tort matters, and class action defense. She is also a Fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Her career reflects skill in courtroom advocacy, strategy, and client service. She helps companies handle difficult disputes with practical judgment, clear communication, and a strong focus on protecting business interests across complex litigation matters.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
- Member, The State Bar of California
- Member, Illinois State Bar Association
Licensed State
- California
- Illinois
Education
- Columbia University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of California
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges


- Class Action
- Litigation
- Insurance Claims




