Neill Kling is a commercial litigator who has represented and advised corporate, academic and individual clients at the trial and appellate levels with respect to a broad array of issues that are central to their business and institutional purposes. Mr. Kling has represented corporate and individual clients with respect to securities fraud and derivative actions, RICO, ERISA, antitrust, contractual disputes, partnership disputes and investor relations. He has also successfully represented clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and chemical industries with respect to such matters as patent litigation, patent licensing disputes, disputes over drug development and distribution and scientific codes of conduct. In addition, he has represented clients in the entertainment industry with respect to breach of contract claims, including motions for preliminary injunctions. In matters involving employment discrimination and discrimination under Title IX, tenure disputes and non-discrimination codes of conduct, Mr. Kling has represented and advised academic institutions. He has also conducted independent investigations on behalf of employers for alleged violations of employment behavior codes, including alleged sexual harassment. Mr. Kling's diverse practice also includes extensive experience with products liability and consumer protection litigation, and he has teamed with colleagues in the Harkins Cunningham LLP Washington D.C. office to provide competition analysis and prepare filings in major railroad merger proceedings before the Surface Transportation Board.

Education

• University of Pennsylvania, 1988, J.D.
• Lafayette College, 1985, B.A.

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Philadelphia Bar Association

Community

• Tredyffrin Township Zoning Hearing Board: Alternate board member (2007-present)

Bar and Court Admissions

• Pennsylvania
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third and Fourth Circuits
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania