Ellie Riegel
Areas of Focus
Overview
Ellie Riegel is an associate in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, where she practices in the Litigation and Government Contracts groups. Ellie’s work primarily includes complex civil litigation in federal and state forums. She focuses on a range of government contracts issues, including government investigations, client counseling, and bid protests before the Government Accountability Office.
Career & Education
- University of South Carolina, B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2016
- University of Virginia, J.D., 2020
- District of Columbia
- Oregon
Ellie's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 10.20.22
N.Y. Federal Court Says Daubert and Rule 702 Gatekeeping Role “Ill Suited” for Class Certification
In Watson v. Manhattan Luxury Automobiles, the Southern District of New York weighed in on the ongoing debate over whether scientific evidence offered in relation to a motion for class certification must meet the Daubert standard of reliability, which has been the subject of a deepening circuit split. In dicta, the Supreme Court implied that expert evidence at the class certification stage likely would be required to meet the standards of Daubert in at least some circumstances, but it has yet to definitely decide the issue. The Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits require scientific evidence to satisfy a full Daubert analysis at the class certification stage, while the Eighth Circuit requires only a “limited” Daubert analysis. The remaining circuits, including the Second Circuit, have not yet issued clear rulings on the matter.
Client Alert | 6 min read | 02.04.22
Second Circuit Reinforces the Relator’s Burden to Plead Materiality
Press Coverage | 01.14.22
Spillover From Biden’s $15 Contractor Wage Hike? Experts Differ
Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.01.21
DOL Issues Final Rule to Increase the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractor Employees to $15
Insights
Ellie's Insights
Client Alert | 2 min read | 10.20.22
N.Y. Federal Court Says Daubert and Rule 702 Gatekeeping Role “Ill Suited” for Class Certification
In Watson v. Manhattan Luxury Automobiles, the Southern District of New York weighed in on the ongoing debate over whether scientific evidence offered in relation to a motion for class certification must meet the Daubert standard of reliability, which has been the subject of a deepening circuit split. In dicta, the Supreme Court implied that expert evidence at the class certification stage likely would be required to meet the standards of Daubert in at least some circumstances, but it has yet to definitely decide the issue. The Third, Fifth, Seventh, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits require scientific evidence to satisfy a full Daubert analysis at the class certification stage, while the Eighth Circuit requires only a “limited” Daubert analysis. The remaining circuits, including the Second Circuit, have not yet issued clear rulings on the matter.
Client Alert | 6 min read | 02.04.22
Second Circuit Reinforces the Relator’s Burden to Plead Materiality
Press Coverage | 01.14.22
Spillover From Biden’s $15 Contractor Wage Hike? Experts Differ
Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.01.21
DOL Issues Final Rule to Increase the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractor Employees to $15
