Amy Worden

Achieved effective management of a global litigation portfolio exceeding $50 million annually, coordinating efforts with over 30 outside counsel firms across U.S. and international jurisdictions. Delivered strategic legal insights to corporate leadership, facilitating risk mitigation, budget oversight, and alignment of litigation strategies with business and compliance objectives.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

Employment Litigation Leadership: Directed nationwide employment litigation strategy, including oversight of outside counsel, discovery, budgeting, trial participation, and settlement negotiations. Reduced company risk profile through effective motion practice and consistently favorable resolutions.

International Litigation Management: Led complex international litigation involving product liability and regulatory enforcement. Coordinated multiple law firms across jurisdictions to ensure compliance with diverse legal systems—achieving zero adverse verdicts.

Environmental Litigation Oversight: Managed environmental litigation from budget planning and expert witness preparation through trial. Achieved a 90%+ reduction in risk exposure through proactive case management and strategic resolution of high-impact matters.

Oversaw intricate trust dissolution process, guaranteeing complete legal and financial compliance while navigating bankruptcy challenges.

Engaged with public affairs, human resources, environmental health & safety, and treasury departments to harmonize legal strategies with overarching corporate and operational initiatives.

Provided strategic legal counsel to senior leadership on high-risk litigation and compliance issues, facilitating informed business decisions.

Oversaw complex litigation for Dow and its affiliates, addressing product liability, ERISA, and employment disputes while aligning with corporate goals. Led the drafting and negotiation of critical contracts that influenced overall business operations.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

Litigation Management: Achieved successful case outcomes by leading comprehensive litigation strategies from inception to appeal. Delivered effective oversight of discovery and depositions, enhancing witness readiness. Facilitated jury selection and actively participated in trials, while managing all aspects of appellate activities.

Risk Mitigation & Settlement Negotiation: Negotiated favorable settlements and provided strategic counsel to internal stakeholders to minimize liability exposure and achieve efficient, business-focused outcomes.

Developed and negotiated comprehensive commercial contracts to provide practical legal and business guidance that supports corporate operations.

Managed relationships with external legal teams and vendors to maintain superior service standards and cost efficiency.