Caroline Ann Conway
Caroline Ann Conway
Senior Counsel
"I deliver results for my clients through extensive trial experience in catastrophic personal injury cases and enjoy mentoring the next generation of attorneys."
Caroline Ann Conway
Senior Counsel
"I deliver results for my clients through extensive trial experience in catastrophic personal injury cases and enjoy mentoring the next generation of attorneys."
About Caroline
A respected trial attorney with nearly 30 years of experience in complex civil litigation, Caroline defends toxic tort and catastrophic personal injury cases. She effectively leverages her defense and insurance background, representing rideshare companies, drivers, and rental car companies to resolve many cases within policy limits. Drawing on decades of experience, Caroline represents toxic tort, environmental, employment, product liability, and business disputes, consistently striving for favorable outcomes, including defense verdicts and settlements. She advises clients in complex civil litigation matters, combining trial experience, leadership, and strategic counsel to achieve results.
Areas of Focus
Experience
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Secured a $934 million jury verdict for a client in a high‑stakes business litigation trial (Beckman Coulter, Inc. v. Flextronics International, Inc.) in the Orange County Superior Court.
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Achieved a full defense verdict for a defendant in a complex toxic tort case at Kern County Superior Court in 2024, protecting against a multi-million-dollar claim.
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First chaired multiple bench trials, second chaired jury trials, and led evidentiary hearings, consistently delivering favorable outcomes for clients.
Recognition
- Southern California Super Lawyers, 2014 – 2015; Rising Star, 2007 – 2008, 2010 – 2013
Credentials
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, JD, with honors
- University of California – Santa Barbara, BA, with honors in Law and Society
Bar Admissions
- California
- Colorado
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Central District of California
- US District Court for the District of Colorado
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Through her engagement with the Orange County Women Lawyers Association, Caroline has served as organizer of the speaker series, coordinating and introducing multiple CLE speakers and educational programs for members.
Interests
When she is not practicing law, Caroline devotes her time to her family, including her children and two dogs. Family is the heart of her life, a principle she often summarizes with her family motto: "It is all about family." She especially enjoys beach and family vacations, which allow her to spend quality time with loved ones.
Community/Civic Activities
Caroline is active in the Orange County legal community. She is a lifetime member of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association, where she previously served as an officer and member of the Board of Directors, supporting leadership, programming, and advancement of women in the legal profession. She is also a member of the Orange County Celtic Bar Association, fostering professional relationships within the local bar.
In addition, Caroline is a member of the Pi Beta Phi Orange County Alumni Club, where she served as an officer and remains engaged in alumni and philanthropic initiatives.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Through her engagement with the Orange County Women Lawyers Association, Caroline has served as organizer of the speaker series, coordinating and introducing multiple CLE speakers and educational programs for members.
