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Rachel Raphael

Partner

Rachel Raphael is a litigator and regulatory counselor who represents clients in a variety of industries ranging from automotive manufacturing to personal care and cosmetics. Rachel defends clients against claims of unfair and deceptive business practices, fraud, negligence, false advertising, and breach of warranty in complex product liability and consumer class action litigation throughout the United States. She also regularly advises clients on issues arising throughout the product life cycle, whether they are exploring a new venture, analyzing product risk, revamping labels and advertising, dealing with customer complaints, or executing a product recall.

Rachel serves as trusted counsel to clients on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues with a particular focus on consumer protection and product safety. She represents clients not only in consumer-driven lawsuits but also in response to regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions by state attorneys general, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and other regulators across the globe. Rachel also works closely with clients to identify and analyze product risks, comply with regulatory requirements, and resolve product-related challenges.

Rachel frequently writes and speaks about issues affecting the beauty, health, and wellness industry; the correlation between product recalls and class action lawsuits; and the product liability implications of internet-connected devices.

As part of her active pro bono practice, Rachel represents asylum applicants and individuals seeking citizenship. She has also defended clients in criminal proceedings and represented federal inmates before the U.S. Parole Commission. 

Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Rachel was a partner at another international law firm.

  • Defended a major automobile manufacturer in over a dozen high-profile nationwide and multistate consumer class action lawsuits involving warranty, fraud, consumer protection, and unjust enrichment claims
  • Represented an industrial manufacturing company against multiple nationwide class actions involving various warranty and tort claims
  • Defended a cosmetics company in a multiplaintiff lawsuit alleging personal injury and asserting breach of warranty, negligence, unjust enrichment, and consumer protection act claims
  • Advised a global online retailer regarding compliance with the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA)
  • Defended a Class 1 railroad in a class action alleging breach of contract, negligence, and nuisance claims arising from operations and business practices
  • Responded to an inquiry from the Illinois Attorney General regarding compliance with the Illinois Children’s Product Safety Act
  • Advised personal care products company regarding consumer complaints of skin irritation and hair loss
  • Responded to Federal Trade Commission investigation of “Made in USA” claims on behalf of a seller of household appliances
  • Advised a manufacturer of infant loungers and sleep products in connection with a CPSC inquiry into alleged safety issue
  • Harvard Law School, 2013, J.D.
  • University of Virginia, 2007, B.S., finance, with high honors
  • District of Columbia
  • Virginia
  • US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • US District Court for the District of Colorado

Co-Chair, American Bar Association Women in Products Liability

Member, Advisory Committee, Global Retailer & Manufacturer Alliance

Member, Cosmetic Executive Women

Member, American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section

Member, American Bar Association Litigation Section