Ilana Drescher | People | Bilzin Sumberg

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Ilana Drescher guides clients through complex business litigation and antitrust disputes. Her practice focuses on defending food and beverage companies and other consumer product companies in false advertising, deceptive labeling, and products liability class actions, and representing major opt-out plaintiffs in price fixing antitrust multidistrict litigation. Her recent high-profile class action and antitrust work includes the $350 million Capacitors antitrust litigation against the largest capacitors manufacturers and representing some of the biggest names in the restaurant industry in the landmark Broiler Chicken antitrust litigation.

Q & A

What can potential clients expect when working with you?

Clients can expect a hands-on approach. Every decision that I make when I embark on a new case is centered on the client's desired objectives. At the beginning of each case I make it a point to have a firm grasp of the client's position and goals. I remain committed while keeping clients abreast of case progress. One of my chief aims is to cultivate a real connection with clients that remains after the case is closed. This desire, coupled with our team's tenacity for results, creates a meaningful engagement for our clients.

What non-legal accomplishments are you most proud of?

I am a former recipient of the Helyn B. Reich Scholarship through the American Zionist Movement (AZM) organization. This scholarship provided me with the incredible opportunity to live in Israel for a year. At its core AZM's goal is to help strengthen the connection of American Jews with Israel. I was charged with the responsibility of connecting low income families with adequate resources related to health and education.

I am particularly proud of this period in my life because it taught me resilience and gave me a profound sense of commitment. I believe these are life lessons and important character traits that have had an evident impact on my career as an attorney.