Sheryl E. Berkowitz – Championing Justice, Empowering Change in Mass Tort Litigation
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Decades of Proven Experience
With over 30 years of experience in Mass Tort litigation, Sheryl E. Berkowitz has successfully navigated complex cases, securing justice for those harmed by defective products and medications. Her track record speaks to her unwavering dedication to equity and accountability.
A Leader in Women’s Health Litigation
Sheryl’s focus on women’s health cases, including breast implants, transvaginal mesh, and talcum powder claims, has solidified her reputation as a passionate advocate for justice and a trusted partner for attorneys nationwide.
Collaborative Partnerships
BerkowitzLegal is committed to working alongside legal professionals, offering strategic guidance and support to strengthen case strategies and drive impactful results. Together, we pursue justice with precision and purpose.
A Voice for Justice
Beyond the courtroom, Sheryl is a thought leader and advocate, influencing the legal community through her dedication to consumer safety and accountability. Her work inspires others to join the fight for meaningful change.
Recognized Excellence in Mass Tort Litigation
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Sheryl E. Berkowitz grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and has built a distinguished legal career spanning over three decades. She earned her B.A. from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in 1980, followed by her J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston in 1986. Before pursuing law, Sheryl founded Energy Resource Associates in Washington, D.C., where she focused on providing legislative and administrative research for alternative energy projects across the country. She is a member of the Florida Bar and is also licensed to practice before several federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.
Sheryl’s legal journey began at prestigious national law firms, including McDermott Will & Emery and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, where she gained extensive experience as a Litigation Associate with a later emphasis on environmental law. Her passion for serving vulnerable communities led her to pivot back to the public sector, where she spent five years as the Associate Director for Legal Services of Greater Miami, providing free civil legal services to underserved populations in Miami-Dade County. Sheryl’s dedication to global justice extended beyond U.S. borders, as she took several sabbaticals to provide legal consulting services in Israel and South America, focusing on access to justice and alternative dispute resolution for underserved communities. She has also served as a certified civil mediator in Florida and was appointed as a Special Master for the City of Miami Beach.
For over 30 years, Sheryl has been a formidable advocate in Mass Tort and Class Action litigation, with a particular focus on women’s health cases. She has successfully represented numerous women in high-profile cases, including the long-standing Dow Corning Breast Implant Litigation, where she secured settlements for individuals suffering from Lupus, Scleroderma, and other connective tissue diseases caused by defective implants. Sheryl has also played a key role in Transvaginal Mesh Litigation and is actively involved in cases related to Ovarian Cancer linked to Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder, as well as other harmful birth control products. Her unwavering commitment to justice, particularly in advocating for women affected by defective products, is driven by her belief that “each case has a name, each name has a long story, and I want to be the very strong voice for that story.”
Sheryl’s leadership and advocacy extend beyond the courtroom. She is a dedicated member of many various bar, civic, community, and charity organizations.
Sheryl E. Berkowitz’s legacy of compassion, advocacy, and legal excellence continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of those she serves and the legal professionals who work alongside her.