Meredith K. Boram

Representative Matters

• Defended the manufacturer of an adult vaccine in nationwide litigation, including consolidated proceedings in multidistrict litigation and two state courts, involving allegations that the vaccine failed to prevent its intended illness and, instead, caused a variety of viral, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular injuries. Developed several individual cases and expert witnesses, preparing multiple company and expert witnesses for deposition, and contributing to overall litigation strategy
• Worked with a team of Venable attorneys as co-national counsel in multidistrict litigation (MDL) and consolidated state court litigation involving proton pump inhibitor drugs and allegations of kidney injuries. Managed case-specific discovery, including taking plaintiff and healthcare provider depositions. Drafted summary judgment and Daubert motions in multiple cases
• Defended the manufacturer of an iron replacement product against multiple lawsuits alleging various injuries purportedly caused by a temporary decrease in blood phosphate levels. Conducted individual case workup and co-authored multiple motions to exclude certain expert testimony and dispositive motions
• Member of team that conducted more than 80 investigations on behalf of a major financial institution into issues surrounding the fraudulent origination of high-value mortgage loans, involving parallel civil and criminal litigation, numerous third parties, and complex fraud schemes
• Led fact discovery in numerous cases against a major hotel company alleging premises liability claims
• Member of a team that represented AltaGas Ltd. in its contested application to obtain regulatory approval in Maryland and the District of Columbia for its $9 billion acquisition of WGL and Washington Gas Light Company. Obtained approval of the transaction in both jurisdictions, creating a $17 billion North American energy company.

Education

• J.D. summa cum laude University of Baltimore School of Law 2016
• • Distinguished scholar, Royal Shannonhouse Honor Society
  • Comments editor, University of Baltimore Law Review
  • Law scholar, Criminal Law
  • President, OUTLaw Student Organization
  • Intern, the Honorable Michele D. Hotten, Maryland Court of Special Appeals
  • Rule 16 attorney, University of Baltimore Civil Advocacy Clinic
• B.A. Government and Politics University of Maryland 2010

Bar Admissions

• Maryland

• Daily Record, Leading Women, 2021
• The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, 2021 – 2025

Volunteerism

• Member, Board of Directors, Family Crisis Center of Baltimore County, 2021 – 2024

Personal Activities

• Member, Venable Hiring Committee
• Coordinator, Venable Summer Associate Program, Baltimore office