Three Foley Mansfield Attorneys Recognized by DRI

Foley Mansfield is proud to announce that three of the firm’s attorneys have received recognition from the Defense Research Institute (DRI) at the 2025 Asbestos Medicine Seminar.

Peter Langbord, Partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has been recognized as a Trial Advocate Honoree. The honor recognizes outstanding trial lawyers in the asbestos defense bar who have demonstrated exceptional advocacy, resilience, and professionalism by taking a case to verdict.  This honor celebrates the courage and skill of attorneys who step into the courtroom to try cases while acknowledging that all verdicts contribute to the development of the legal profession.

Attorneys Kaylee Brown, St. Louis, and Brianna Bailey, Chicago, were recognized by DRI as Rising Star Honorees, which recognizes exceptional young attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding performance, professionalism, and promise in the field of asbestos litigation. The honor, which aims to celebrate emerging talent, spotlights those shaping the future of asbestos defense litigation while embodying strong core values of leadership, dedication, and a collaborative spirit.

Peter Langbord, Partner in Foley Mansfield’s Los Angeles office, is an experienced trial attorney who has defended multiple cases to verdict. His practice is centered on toxic tort and product liability litigation, general liability, real estate, and commercial litigation. Pete can be reached at plangbord@foleymansfield.com.

Kaylee Brown, Attorney in Foley Mansfield’s St. Louis office, focuses her practice in the areas of asbestos litigation, insurance defense, and construction law. She can be reached at kbrown@foleymansfield.com.

Attorney Brianna Bailey focuses her practice in the area of complex defense litigation, representing clients nationwide against toxic tort and environmental lawsuits, particularly those involving allegations of asbestos and talcum powder exposure. She can be reached at bbailey@foleymansfield.com.