Summary
Mariana Odio-Zúñiga is a Manager in the Mass Torts Practice. She specializes in developing econometric models to address complex mass tort matters. Dr. Odio-Zúñiga has extensive experience in statistical modeling, data analysis, and forecasting, including claims valuation, settlement support, and strategic consulting. She is a member of the Bates White International Network.
Prior to joining Bates White, Dr. Odio-Zúñiga conducted research in areas of labor economics, family economics, and applied econometrics. As part of her dissertation, she developed a structural model to determine the most effective policies to improve labor market outcomes and social mobility and overcome barriers to equality in developing countries.
Education
PhD, Economics, Washington University in St. Louis
MA, Economics, Washington University in St. Louis
BA, Economics, Universidad de Costa Rica
Selected Work
Selected Experience
- Supporting the testifying expert in In re Red River Talc, LLC related to allegations of product liability from talc exposure. Supporting development of econometric models to address causation, model the potentially exposed population, and analyze the potential for current and future claimants and the value of their potential claims.
- Supported the testifying expert in talc liability valuation in In re LTL Management, LLC. Developed economic models to estimate the potential liability related to cosmetic talc products.
- Supported the expert’s assessment of the value of pending and future PFAS-related claims on behalf of the debtor in In re Kidde-Fenwal, Inc.
- Provided consulting support with respect to potential liabilities and allocation issues related to PFAS contamination.
- On behalf of a class of opt-out plaintiffs in a benchmark interest rate antitrust matter, supported the expert in modeling the but-for level of interest rates absent the defendants’ conduct.