Amy Sherry Fischer

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405-232-4633
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AmyFischer@OklahomaCounsel.com

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Ms. Fischer joined the firm in 1995. She has extensive experience in the areas of products liability, particularly drug and medical products, personal injury, and medical liability. Ms. Fischer is actively involved in mass tort litigation, including class actions and toxic torts. She serves as local counsel to a number of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. Along with other members of the firm, she serves as national counsel for a company in its products liability matters, particularly assisting with the retention and preparation of expert and company witnesses. She has been recognized as both an Oklahoma Rising Star and a SuperLawyer in the area of products liability defense. In addition, Ms. Fischer represents businesses in commercial disputes and employment related matters. She also handles cases for insurance companies, including extra-contractual liability. Before joining the firm, Ms. Fischer was an intern with Justice Marian Opala at the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Education

  • University of Tulsa (B.A. 1992)
  • University of Oklahoma (J.D. 1995, with distinction)

Admissions

Licensed and admitted to practice in all Oklahoma state and federal courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the Supreme Court of the Cherokee Nation, and the United States Supreme Court.

Professional Affiliations

  • International Association of Defense Counsel
    • Immediate Past President (2020-2021)
    • President (2019-2020)
    • President-Elect (2018-2019)
    • Board of Directors (2015-present)
    • Products Liability Committee (Chair, 2011-2013; Vice-Chair, Programs, 2009-2011; Vice-Chair, Newsletter, 2007-2009)
    • Drug, Device and Biotech Committee (Vice-Chair, Membership, 2009-2011)
    • Membership Committee (Chair, 2013-2015; Vice-Chair, 2011-2013; At Large, 2008-2011)
    • Trial Academy Faculty Member (2011)
    • IADC Foundation (President 2014-2015; Vice-President, 2013-2014; Board of Directors, 2010-2015)
  • Defense Research Institute
    • Board of Directors (2018-present)
  • Lawyers for Civil Justice
    • Board of Directors (2018-present)
  • Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow (2015 – Present)
  • Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (2020-Present)
  • American Bar Association (Litigation/Women in Products Liability Section)
    • Co-Chair, Women in Products Liability Committee (2011)
    • Co-Chair, Women in Products Liability Annual Conference (2010)
    • Moderator, Women in Products Liability Annual Conference (2007-2009)
  • Oklahoma Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Oklahoma County Bar Association (Young Lawyers Division, Board of Directors, 1999-2002)
  • Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel (Vice President, 2000)
  • Oklahoma Lawyers for Children, Volunteer
  • Oklahoma SuperLawyers Rising Star (2009); SuperLawyer (2010-Present); Top 25 Women’s Lawyer (2013 – 2015, 2020)

Areas of Practice