Hawkins Parnell Names Three New Partners
January 2, 2025 (Atlanta, GA) – Hawkins Parnell & Young is pleased to announce that three attorneys from its Chicago and St. Louis offices have been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2025.
“We are proud of this group of talented litigators,” said Peter York, managing partner of Hawkins Parnell. “Each of them embodies the dedication, strategic thinking, and commitment to client success that our firm prides itself on. We look forward to the impact they will continue to make in the years to come.”
The firm’s new partners include:
- Daisy Denizard (Chicago) has over 15 years of experience advising and representing clients in complex litigation, insurance issues, and risk management. She serves as national coordinating counsel and local counsel in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin in mass torts and product liability litigation involving toxic exposures to asbestos, talcum powder, and a range of chemicals.
- Holly Harris (St. Louis) defends manufacturers and suppliers in complex matters involving product liability, toxic substances, and environmental issues. She represents corporations from various industries in Missouri and Illinois and assists national coordinating counsel in defending mass tort litigation nationwide.
- John Kohnke (Chicago) is a seasoned trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience representing corporations and government entities facing high-risk toxic exposures, environmental issues, product liability, and catastrophic accidents. His vast knowledge of the manufacturing, transportation, and construction industries has earned him a reputation as a go-to resource for complex matters.
About Hawkins Parnell & Young
Hawkins Parnell & Young is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.