Nessa Forman

Associate

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Nessa is a litigation associate in O'Melveny's Los Angeles office and represents clients in complex litigation and corporate investigations. She works with companies in a variety of industries, including real estate, insurance, and health care.

Nessa also dedicates her time to pro bono and currently represents a client in a Special Immigrant Juvenile Status proceeding. She previously assisted with an adoption as well as volunteered at the Los Angeles County Teen Court Program and Homelessness Clinic.

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • California

Education

  • Loyola Marymount University, J.D.
  • Boston University, B.A., English
  • Representing a major pharmaceutical company in multi-billion, multi-state litigation involving allegations of public nuisance, RICO violations, false advertising, other consumer fraud claims in connection with the sale and marketing of prescription pain medications.
  • Conducting internal investigations on behalf of large healthcare insurer and medical device manufacturer 
  • Represented a large affordable housing syndicator in a 13-day JAMS arbitration alleging breach of contract and fiduciary duties
  • Represented a healthcare insurer in settling a class action lawsuit alleging RICO violations, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation