Verónica N. Vázquez

SENIOR ATTORNEY

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

Education

Interamerican University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey, B.A. in History

Bar Admissions

Puerto Rico State Courts and Notary Public

Overview

Verónica Vázquez is a dedicated Senior Associate specializing in environmental complex litigation. A top-tier legal mind, Verónica earned recognition early in her career as the Editor-in-Chief of the Critical Legal Studies Journal at Inter American University School of Law, a position that honed her analytical and leadership skills. In 2018, she further distinguished herself by achieving one of the top ten scores on the Puerto Rico bar exam.

Veronica began her legal career in civil litigation, working at a prominent law firm in Puerto Rico, where she developed her expertise in managing intricate legal disputes. Today, she plays a pivotal role in the representation of public water systems in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), where her strategic thinking and in-depth knowledge of environmental law have significantly contributed to advancing clients’ interests.

Known for her meticulous approach and passion for justice, Verónica combines her technical proficiency with a commitment to addressing environmental challenges, making her an invaluable asset to her clients and colleagues alike.

Other Experience

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

Recent Cases

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$12.5 Billion Settlement with 3M Company
Napoli Shkolnik, along with other members of the PFAS Settlement Steering Committee, 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.
Judge Approves Historic $12.5 Billion 3M Settlement to Clean America’s Water Supplies

$1.185 Billion Settlement with Dupont, Chemours, Corteva
On June 22, 2023, Paul Napoli, along with the co-leads of the AFFF MDL reached a $1.185 billion settlement with DuPont, Chemours, Corteva to address PFAS contamination in public water systems’ drinking water supplies. This settlement was given preliminary approval on February 9, 2024. Once the court issues a final judgement, a 60-day period will begin during which class members can submit their claims forms to participate in the settlement.
Historic $1.18 Billion Settlement Approved with DuPont to Clean America’s Water Supplies

$750 Million Settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP
In a monumental stride towards addressing the nation’s PFAS water contamination crisis, Paul Napoli, along with the co-leads of the AFFF Multi-District Litigation, have achieved a groundbreaking $750 million settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP. This significant legal triumph will facilitate the remediation of drinking water sources for public water systems impacted by PFAS, a group of harmful chemicals found in AFFF. The agreement with Tyco was given preliminary Court approval by the Honorable Richard Gergel in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.
Napoli Shkolnik’s Paul Napoli and AFFF MDL Co-Leads Secure $750 Million Settlement with Tyco Fire Products LP in AFFF MDL

$316.5 Million Settlement with BASF Corporation
Napoli Shkolnik, along with Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead and Interim Class Counsel, is proud to announce a $316.5 million settlement with BASF Corporation (“BASF”) in the ongoing multi-district litigation (“MDL”) over the contamination of drinking water with toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) resulting from the widespread use of aqueous film-forming foam (“AFFF”). The settlement was negotiated by Partner Paul J. Napoli and the other Co-Lead Counsel in the AFFF MDL and resolves BASF’s liability for claims held by Public Water Systems across the country that have been impacted by actual or threatened contamination of their water systems with PFAS.
Napoli Shkolnik Announces $316.5 Million Settlement with BASF Corporation in AFFF MDL

EPA Announces Final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for 6 PFAS
As a law firm at the forefront of litigation against PFAS manufacturers, Napoli Shkolnik applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) for its landmark decision to establish regulatory limits on per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) in drinking water. As legal representatives of thousands of public water systems in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (“AFFF”) Multi-District Litigation (“MDL”), the firm views this action as a pivotal moment in ensuring the safety and cleanliness of drinking water for the American people.
Napoli Shkolnik Applauds EPA’s Historic Action on PFAS Regulation in Drinking Water