Austin Henderson Joins Shook's General Liability Litigation Practice as Partner in Orange County

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shook, Hardy & Bacon is pleased to announce the addition of Austin Henderson as a partner in Orange County, bolstering the firm's nationwide General Liability Litigation practice.

Henderson has defended some of the world's largest automotive manufacturers and suppliers in a variety of high-stakes litigation matters, including wrongful death, product defect, negligence, fraud and breach of warranty. In addition to his automotive experience, he represents manufacturers and corporate clients in product liability, consumer litigation and breach of warranty matters.

"Our automotive clients have relied on us for decades to help them navigate complex litigation challenges and protect their business interests," said Rob Adams, co-chair of Shook's General Liability Litigation Practice. "The addition of Austin not only strengthens our team, but reflects our ongoing commitment to providing the depth, responsiveness and strategic counsel our clients need as their businesses evolve."

In his practice, Henderson handles all phases of litigation from pre-litigation negotiation, law and motion, trials and appeals. He also has significant experience defending businesses in personal injury and premises liability litigation cases.

"We are excited to welcome Austin to the firm," said Shook Chair Madeleine McDonough. "His extensive experience in product liability and automotive litigation, combined with his strong track record of defending complex matters through trial and appeal, will be an exceptional asset to our clients and our litigation team."

The addition of Henderson, who is admitted in California and Michigan and has first-chaired trials in both states, further strengthens Shook's national litigation bench in areas where clients face complex, high-exposure claims.

"I am honored to join a firm with such a respected litigation platform and a longstanding presence in the automotive industry," said Henderson. "Shook's commitment to client service, combined with its culture of collaboration across practices and offices, creates a powerful advantage for clients and it was something I really wanted to be part of. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to build on that legacy and deliver outstanding results."

About Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Founded in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. has 18 offices in the United States with attorneys and professional staff serving clients in the health, science and technology sectors in areas ranging from product liability defense and business litigation to intellectual property prosecution and litigation, environmental and toxic tort, privacy and data security and regulatory counseling.

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