Ayesha B. Hardaway

Ayesha B. Hardaway is an associate in the Cleveland office of Tucker Ellis & West LLP. She is a member of the Trial Department and primarily focuses on mass tort and products liability litigation.

Ms. Hardaway’s practice includes the defense of some of the nation’s leading electrical, automotive, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. She provides in-depth representation for these clients through all phases of the litigation process. In addition, Ms. Hardaway assists in the defense of medical malpractice litigation through the preparation of experts, taking and defending depositions, and conducting medical research.

Prior to joining Tucker Ellis & West, Ayesha was an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office in the General Felony Unit. 
 

Civic & Professional Involvement

American Heart Association
     Corporate Leadership Team
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
     High School Internship Co-Chair
     3Rs Team Leader
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center
     Board Member
DRI Young Lawyers Committee
 

Published Articles and Chapters

“Deposition of Non-Parties and the Use of Contempt Findings: How to Sanction the Renegade Deponent”, (Published in DRI Young Lawyers’ The Whisper, March 2008)

“Compensating Fact Witnesses”, (Published in DRI’s For the Defense, April 2010)

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