Ms. Oliva is a member of the corporate litigation and dispute resolution group and works on complex litigation matters. Also, a significant part of Ms. Oliva’s practice involves working with experts and scientific literature to prepare defenses in pending domestic and international product liability litigation. Ms. Oliva has worked with scientific and medical experts in the U.S., Canada and Europe identifying and reviewing relevant scientific literature within different fields of medicine and science to advise product manufacturers on duty of care issues. In addition, Ms. Oliva has assisted product manufacturers and trade associations in litigation, regulatory and legislative matters. Ms. Oliva has also represented clients on a wide range of regulatory issues before federal agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration, as well as before various state agencies and departments.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Oliva worked on complex litigation matters specializing in securities litigation along with general litigation matters. She has appeared before traditional state and federal judicial forums as well as participated in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. In 2004-2005 she served as a Law Clerk for the Hon. Frederick S. Kessler, J.S.C. in New Jersey Superior Court – Chancery Division, Family Part.

Ms. Oliva is also a pro bono attorney for KIND™ (Kids in Need of Defense) helping unaccompanied minors navigate the U.S. immigration system. She has successfully achieved state letters of guardianship and had a Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Application approved on behalf of her client.