Ken Parsigian, a partner in Goodwin Procter’s Litigation Department, represents clients in both civil and criminal matters, with a primary focus on complex mass tort and RICO litigation. Mr. Parsigian also advises clients on compliance with state, federal and international laws and regulations concerning product safety, import-export procedures and anti-money laundering programs. He is chair of the firm’s Products Liability & Mass Torts Group and chair of the Pro Bono Committee.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Mr. Parsigian is a member of the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC) and has spoken and authored articles on mass tort issues for the Manhattan Institute, ATRA, Defense Research Institute and Washington Legal Foundation, and taught Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education courses in civil litigation and professional responsibility classes at Boston University School of Law. He serves on the Board of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and maintains an active pro bono practice. Mr. Parsigian is listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, The Best Lawyers in America, The World’s Leading Litigation Lawyers and The World’s Leading Product Liability Lawyers.
BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS
Mr. Parsigian is a member of the Massachusetts bar, as well as the bars of the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the First, Second, Third, Sixth, Eleventh and Federal Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
RECOGNITION
In 2009, Mr. Parsigian was awarded the American Bar Association’s John Minor Wisdom Award for Professionalism and Public Service.