Biography

Ms. Bach has handled all aspects of complex litigation proceedings, including fact and expert discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial proceedings. Some of her recent notable experience includes serving on Weil teams representing:
- Repsol in complex environmental litigation concerning the pollution of the Passaic River in New Jersey involving claims of “alter ego” and fraudulent conveyance. The Weil team secured a victory on all claims involving over $1 billion dollars in potential liability while also succeeding on Repsol’s $65 million counterclaim for Spill Act Contribution;
- Procter & Gamble in the successful defense of a significant multidistrict litigation, In re Denture Cream Products Liability Litigation, in which more than 150 plaintiffs alleged that they were injured through their use of the popular denture cream, Fixodent, with Weil obtaining summary judgment that was affirmed on appeal;
- Dometic Corp. in securing summary judgment dismissing a putative consumer class action in the Southern District of Florida alleging that the cooling units in several models of Dometic’s refrigerators purportedly contained a latent defect; and
- Various creditors and debtors in connection with bankruptcy proceedings, out-of-court restructurings, and related litigation, including Breitburn Energy Partners LP, Lehman Brothers Holdings, Paragon Offshore, and Tidewater Inc.
Throughout her career, Ms. Bach has been an active contributor to the community, representing children and victims of human trafficking, mentoring female law students, and participating in various philanthropic activities. She is the Immediate Past President of the Miami-Dade chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (MDFAWL) and earlier served as President (2018-2019), President-elect (2017-2018), Secretary (2016-2017), Treasurer (2015-2016), Newsletter Editor (2014-2015), and as a board member (2012-2014). Additionally, she serves as President of the MDFAWL Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that provides scholarships to law students demonstrating academic merit, financial need, and a commitment to advancing women in the law. Ms. Bach also serves on the Board of Governors of the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar, and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Rollins College Alumni Association and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Florida Bar. An advocate for professionalism and diversity in the legal profession, Ms. Bach is frequently asked to speak on panels about these topics.
In 2015, the Florida Association of Women Lawyers honored Ms. Bach as one of its annual “Leaders in the Law,” an award bestowed on women who have made significant impacts in their communities. Also in 2015, Ms. Bach was selected as one of the 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers in South Florida by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In 2017, 2018, and 2019 she was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Florida Super Lawyers. In 2018, she was honored as one of just 25 recipients of Daily Business Review’s “On the Rise” award, which recognizes attorneys under 40 years of age for “wielding influence and showing expertise in their practice areas and committing themselves to pro bono, charitable, and professional volunteer work,” and in 2019, Ms. Bach was named as an “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers Award” honoree by the American Bar Association.
Ms. Bach received a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, where she served as the Managing Editor of the Michigan Journal of Race & Law and President of the Latino Law Students Association. Prior to law school, Ms. Bach graduated from Rollins College with a degree in Political Science, summa cum laude.
Awards and Recognition, Speaking Engagements, Guides and Resources, Latest Thinking, Firm News & Announcements
Awards and Recognition
- Lara Bach Recognized as 2019 “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” Honoree Award Brief — American Bar Association
- Lara Bach Recognized as a Florida “Rising Star” Award Brief — Super Lawyers
- Lara Bach Recognized as 2018 “On the Rise” Honoree Award Brief — Daily Business Review
- Lara Bach Recognized with 2015 “Leaders in the Law” Award Award Brief — Florida Association of Women Lawyers
Speaking Engagements
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Be the Person Who Holds the Levers
Speaker(s):
Lara B. Bach
February 05, 2020 — Miami, Florida — Counsel Lara Bach participated on a panel entitled “Be the Person Who Holds the Levers,” as part of the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers’ 7th Annual Trial Skills Workshop.
Latest Thinking
- In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation: Lessons Learned from the Novel “Negotiation Class” Alert — Class Action Monitor — By Paul R. Genender, Lara B. Bach and Jake Rutherford — PDF — June 2020
- Florida Law Can Do Better to Assist Survivors of Human Trafficking Publication — Daily Business Review — By Lauren Z. Alexander and Lara B. Bach — April 12, 2019
Firm News & Announcements
- Weil Wins Second Circuit Victory for Westinghouse in Putative Ratepayer Class Action Deal Brief — February 25, 2020
- Weil Litigators Clinch Four-Win Week Showcasing Cross-Departmental Strengths Litigation Win — July 29, 2019