Allison Manger defends companies in mass tort matters, with litigation experience including complex tort claims, product liability, negligence, and contract disputes. In addition, Allison litigates contract cases involving breaches of indemnity agreements, finder’s fee agreements, services agreements, and sales agreements.

Allison’s experience includes defending clients in high-stakes matters such as tobacco litigation, product liability cases, consumer fraud litigation, and antitrust disputes. She served on the trial team in United States v. Philip Morris, a historic 10-month trial involving civil RICO claims brought by the Department of Justice against the tobacco industry. Allison also advises on regulatory matters including the Administrative Procedure Act, transportation regulations, lobbying disclosure requirements, postal regulations, and telemarketing regulations.

Handling cases from start to close, Allison provides a high level of service. She handles all phases of litigation, from drafting pleadings and preparing and responding to discovery requests to arguing motions, conducting witness interviews, and conducting depositions. She drafts substantive and evidentiary motions, prepares materials for trial, provides trial support, and participates in mediation.

experience

  • Served on the trial team for a dispute between a global logistics company and major consumer products companies.
  • Served on the trial team for the defense in a multi-district litigation class action involving a consumer product used in the agricultural sector.

  • Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2002
    • Walter White Wood Scholarship
    • Best Opening Statement at 2001 National Trial Advocacy
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., History & American Studies, magna cum laude, 1999
    • Notre Dame Honor’s Program
    • Dean’s Honor List

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • Illinois
  • Missouri

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District, Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, Illinois
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Western District, Missouri

  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

I am parental support for my children’s school activities, including volunteering to assist with theater productions, dances, and other events. Our family also enjoys traveling, recently taking a trip to Washington, D.C., Colonial Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach.