Fred Magaziner

Fred Magaziner serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, teaching Thinking Like a Litigator since 2011 and Trial Advocacy across multiple programs. A retired Dechert LLP partner (end of 2014), he maintains an active legal career handling complex litigation including patent infringement, corporate governance, medical malpractice, and product liability cases, with notable leadership in pharmaceutical mass tort multidistrict litigations.

His research and pedagogical focus centers on litigation strategy and trial advocacy, emphasizing practical courtroom skills and ethical decision-making. Chambers USA recognizes him as particularly highly regarded in products liability litigation and a safe pair of hands, while The Legal 500 United States hails him as an incredible thought leader in complex litigation.

Professional distinctions include:

• Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member of the American Law Institute
• Life Sciences Star (LMG Life Sciences, 2013-2014)
• Top 7 U.S. Product Liability Lawyers (Practical Law Company)
• Best Lawyers in America recognition across three specialties

Since retiring from Dechert, Magaziner continues pro bono representation in civil liberties cases and authored the Pennsylvania Civil Trial Guide (Matthew Bender). His scholarly impact extends through industry publications and cross-border life sciences litigation frameworks, though no formal research grants or student advisement are documented.