Sheila Primm
About Sheila Primm
Sheila Primm is a Partner and Chief Associate at Arnold & Porter, where she has worked since 2005. She specializes in commercial litigation, administrative law, and clinical negligence, with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical sector and regulatory compliance.
Work at Arnold & Porter
Sheila Primm has been a Partner, Chief Associate, and Solicitor at Arnold & Porter since 2005. In her role, she specializes in commercial litigation, administrative law, and clinical negligence. Her extensive experience in these areas contributes to the firm's reputation in handling complex legal matters. Primm's work involves defending clients against regulatory compliance breaches and managing intricate litigation cases.
Previous Experience in Law Firms
Before joining Arnold & Porter, Sheila Primm held several key positions in notable law firms. She worked as an Internship Associate at Slocumb Law Firm, LLC from 1995 to 1997. Following this, she served as an Associate and Law Clerk at Caplin & Drysdale from 1997 to 2000. Primm then advanced to the role of Chief Attorney at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox from 2000 to 2005, where she gained significant experience in legal practice.
Education and Expertise
Sheila Primm studied at Harvard Law School, where she earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from 1991 to 1995. She also holds a 1st class honours degree in Immunology. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her specialization in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly within legal healthcare and life sciences.
Litigation Experience
Sheila Primm has significant experience in handling commercial and public law litigation in the UK and European Courts. She has acted on some of the largest pharmaceutical product liability group actions in the UK. Additionally, her expertise extends to personal injury litigation, including cases related to road traffic accidents, employer’s liability, and occupational liability. Primm has defended both companies and individuals against criminal prosecutions related to regulatory compliance.