Other Experience
Chief Editor – Critical Legal Studies Journal, member of LatCrit, Inc.
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
Recent Cases
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$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.
Under the terms of the agreement, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva acknowledge their role in the PFAS contamination crisis and must provide financial compensation for the cost of treatment necessary to address the contamination their ‘forever chemicals’ caused.
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”
Speaking Engagements
Panelist at LatCrit Biennial Conference in 2015: Critical Constitutionalism
Professional Affiliations
Trial Lawyers of Puerto Rico, Member
