Mack helps companies manage and defend against complex product liability risks in the United States and around the world. He represents manufacturers and technology-driven businesses across a wide range of industries, including aviation, automotive, consumer electronics, virtual reality, and medical devices.
Mack works with clients at every stage of the product lifecycle, from design and development through post-market response, to reduce risk and protect their businesses. He advises on proactive risk-management strategies such as contract risk allocation, regulatory compliance, and the development of clear, defensible warnings, manuals, and customer-facing documentation. When incidents occur, Mack guides companies through crisis response, government investigations, and enforcement actions, and he serves as a vigorous trial advocate in high-stakes litigation.
In addition to product liability defense, Mack represents manufacturers in whistleblower matters, including securing a defense verdict and an award of costs in a trial involving a frivolous claim. Clients value Mack’s ability to combine practical, business-focused counseling with aggressive courtroom advocacy to help them minimize exposure and stay focused on innovation and growth.
A frequent author and speaker, Mack co-authored the third edition of A Manufacturer’s Guide to Product Liability Law in the United States. He regularly leads product liability programs for clients that use real-life scenarios to help participants reduce current and future exposure to product liability risks. His approach is practical and hands-on, and it emphasizes that litigation prevention, risk management, regulatory compliance, and effective incident response are responsibilities shared across the organization.
- Representation of a leading global aircraft manufacturer in litigation arising from the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 over the Southern Indian Ocean on March 8, 2014.*
- Representation of a leading global aircraft manufacturer in litigation seeking more than $20 billion in damages for deaths, injuries, and property damage arising from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.*
- Representation of a leading defense contractor in litigation arising from the use of a military vehicle in Iraq. Obtained dismissal of all claims under the political question doctrine.*
- Representation of a leading global aircraft manufacturer in litigation arising out of the July 6, 2013 crash of Asiana Flight 214 at San Francisco International Airport.*
- Representation of a leading global aircraft manufacturer in litigation arising out of the crash of a commercial passenger flight at Heathrow International Airport.*
- Representation of a major global aircraft manufacturer in litigation arising from the crash of Flash Airlines Flight 604 off the coast of Egypt. Obtained forum non conveniens dismissal of all U.S. litigation and a favorable ruling on a critical jurisdictional issue from France’s highest court, the Cour de Cassation.*
- Representation of a leading global consumer electronics manufacturer in a personal injury action.*
- Defense of a leading aerospace manufacturer and other defendants in wrongful death and brain injury litigation arising from an aircraft crash allegedly caused by wake turbulence from a military aircraft, resulting in a defense verdict.*
- Representation of a major aircraft component manufacturer in wrongful death litigation arising from the crash of a military training aircraft.*
* The above matters were handled by Mr. Shultz prior to joining McGuireWoods LLP.
- America’s Leading Lawyer for Transportation: Aviation: Litigation, Chambers USA, 2020-2025
- Listed in Lexology Index: Transport 2026 – Aviation, Lexology, 2026