Catherine Yanni

With a career spanning over 25 years in dispute resolution, this neutral has managed thousands of cases across diverse legal sectors. She is particularly recognized for her work in complex mass torts and class actions, having served as a Special Master and mediator in some of the most significant multi-district litigations in the United States. Her background includes extensive experience in handling high-stakes settlements involving medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and environmental claims.

A premier choice for complex mass tort and class action settlements, she offers specialized expertise in designing and implementing large-scale allocation frameworks.

Appointed as Special Master in landmark cases including the Firefighters Hearing Loss Litigation, the Philips CPAP Litigation, and the Abilify MDL.

She is highly regarded by both plaintiff and defense counsel for her ability to navigate extremely complex multi-party negotiations and her efficiency in designing settlement allocation protocols. Peers frequently note her persistence and her deep understanding of the technical nuances involved in mass tort proceedings.