Verónica N. Vázquez

ATTORNEY

Veronica has experience in the litigation of Family Law cases. Previously, she worked Pro Bono with environmental cases in Puerto Rico.

Education

Law School – Interamerican University School of Law
Undergraduate Degree – Bachelor in History – University of Puerto Rico at Cayey

Bar Admissions

Puerto Rico State Courts and Notary Public

Other Experience

Chief Editor – Critical Legal Studies Journal, member of LatCrit, Inc.

Recent Cases

*Results May Vary Depending On Your Particular Facts and Legal Circumstances*

$12.5 Billion Settlement with 3M Company

Napoli Shkolnik, along with Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead and Interim Class Counsel, is proud to announce a $12.5 billion settlement with 3M Company in the ongoing multi-district litigation over the contamination of drinking water with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) resulting from the widespread use of aqueous film-forming foam (“AFFF”). This historic class action settlement agreement resolves the claims of Public Water Systems across the country that have been impacted by actual or threatened contamination of their water systems with PFAS.

This proposed class settlement is the result of many months of negotiations between the parties and is subject to approval by Judge Richard M. Gergel, who was assigned in December 2018 to oversee the ongoing MDL proceedings in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.

$1.185 Billion Settlement with Dupont, Chemours, Corteva

Napoli Shkolnik is pleased to announce a major breakthrough in the pursuit of justice for water providers and their communities affected by PFAS contamination in the United States. Working diligently alongside our co-leads, we have successfully settled the material terms with defendants DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva regarding their responsibility for the PFAS contamination of public water systems and the associated costs of treatment.

Awards & Honors

Cum Laude – Interamerican University School of Law

Pro Bono

Active member of Puerto Rico Pro Bono Inc.

Publications

“Interpreting the Constitutional Limitation of 500 Acres dedicated to Agriculture in the Times of Agricultural Biotechnology”

Media Appearances

Historic $1.18 Billion Settlement Approved with DuPont to Clean America’s Water Supplies, yahoo!finance (February 9, 2024)

Speaking Engagements

Panelist at LatCrit Biennial Conference in 2015: Critical Constitutionalism

Professional Affiliations

Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico, Member