Corporate Vision January 2017

, Berger &Montague is a full-spectrum civil litigation firm, with nationally known attorneys highly sought after for their legal skills. We spoke toManaging Principal Sherrie Savett to learnmore about how she has worked to drive the firm to the success it is today. Leaving a Lasting Legacy in Litigation Over forty-five years ago, Berger & Montague pioneered the use of class actions in antitrust and securities litigation, and since then, has expanded the use of class actions in the fields of consumer, employment, environmental and insurance litigation, as well as in the areas of civil and human rights. Now in its fifth decade representing investors, businesses, consumers, employees and property owners, the firm’s team of over 50 lawyers continue to grow and move into new areas. Sherrie, has been with the practice for over four decades, details her role and how she has worked diligently to ensure the company’s overall success. “Personally I undertake complex commercial litigation in many areas, with my core focuses being securities litigation, False Claims Act litigation (also known as whistle blower or qui tam litigation) and consumer fraud litigation. As a firm Berger & Montague usually represent victims of fraud, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty and in the case of whistle blower litigation, relators on behalf of the United States or the States who have been defrauded. We are usually the plaintiffs trying to redress a major wrong such as fraud. We are normally pitted against major corporations, often bringing cases with common wrongs as class actions, which is stimulating and helps us to constantly grow our knowledge and expertise. “Overall our mission is to bring justice to victims of wrongdoing. Our credo is excellence and hard work.” In order to provide her clients with the very best service Sherries strives to continually win her cases through applying a wide variety of skills, as she is keen to emphasise. “When representing my clients, I apply a combination of intellect, common sense, perceptiveness, and sheer determination to win my cases. I possess an extremely positive attitude and I enjoy almost every day at work. I love teamwork and work with a dozen highly talented lawyers in my firm. I often partner with excellent lawyers in other firms as well, forming close partnerships with those I work with in order to learn from them.” Looking to the future Sherrie is keen to continue to build upon her current portfolio and offer clients the very best service possible, whilst also passing on her knowledge in order to create a legacy that will last for many years to come. “Going forward, my future goals are to continue to right the wrongs presented to me by my clients and to pass on any wisdom I have obtained over the past 40 years of practicing law.” K Company: Berger & Montague, PC Name: Sherrie Savett Email: [email protected] 1701CV69