Pankaj is an associate with trial experience and has successfully defended clients at trial. His practice focuses on representing hospitals, automobile manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, furniture manufacturers and distributors, banks, and other corporations in complex liability and business litigation. His experience also includes prosecuting on behalf of and defending companies in intellectual property matters pertaining to trademark, copyright, and patent infringement litigation in federal court and national administrative forums. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Pankaj was a clinical research associate for a pharmaceutical company.

Presentations and Speaking Engagements
“SCOPE Program,” Lecturer, Duke Department of Pediatrics, 2006-2007.

“Avoiding Litigation Headaches, Analyzing Malpractice Exposure for Otolaryngologist,” Duke Medical Center, Division of Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, 2005.

“Trauma & Law,” Duke Trauma Center, 2004.

“Technology in the Courtroom,” National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2004.

“Common Surgical Case Management Problems Leading to Liability Exposure,” Duke Medical Center Surgery Grand Rounds, 2004.

“Charting Medical Records and Potential Exposures to Liability,” UNC Society of Medicine, Bioethics, and Law, 2004.

“Tactical Issues for N.C. Paralegals Administering Advanced Medical Malpractice Cases,”
National Business Institute, 2004.

“Who Needs Experts? Georgia and Federal Law on Expert Testimony, “ 12th Annual Caribbean Seminar for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Georgia, 2002.