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Cynthia H. Cwik

Arbitrator Mediator Special Master
San Diego, CA, United States

About

Cynthia H. Cwik has over thirty years of experience handling high-stakes litigation, with a particular focus on matters involving complex scientific, medical, and technical issues. Her background includes serving as lead counsel in significant class actions and mass tort cases, as well as managing multi-district litigation. She has extensive experience in sectors such as biotechnology, consumer products, and environmental law, often dealing with sophisticated expert testimony and data-driven disputes.

Practice Areas

Business & Commercial Civil Litigation Healthcare & Life Sciences Personal Injury & Torts Technology & Cyber

Professional Experience

Neutral
JAMS
Partner
Jones Day
Partner
Latham & Watkins

Publications Leadership

  • Co-editor of the Scientific Evidence Review published by the American Bar Association
  • Former Chair of the ABA Section of Science & Technology Law
  • Author of numerous articles on mass torts, class actions, and the admissibility of expert testimony
  • Frequent speaker at national conferences regarding complex litigation and scientific evidence

Positioning Takeaways

Cynthia Cwik is an ideal choice for disputes requiring a neutral who can navigate dense technical data and sophisticated scientific arguments in mass tort or class action contexts.

License & Certifications

  • State Bar of California

Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
B.A.
Yale University

Distinction

Recognized for her ability to master highly technical subject matter and her leadership in the intersection of law, science, and technology.

Reputation

She is highly regarded by peers and clients for her analytical rigor, deep understanding of scientific evidence, and her effective management of complex, multi-party disputes.