Zhiyi (Alicia) Xu, PhD

Zhiyi (Alicia) Xu specializes in analyzing complex data and developing the most appropriate economic models—ranging from simple to complex—to estimate and forecast potential liabilities in mass tort cases. Alicia brings extensive expertise in data analysis and statistical modeling, with a particular focus on uncovering and articulating the story embedded within the data. Her expertise spans beyond modeling, encompassing broad industry knowledge in areas such as fiber testing, medical diagnostics, industrial hygiene, carcinogenesis, public data, and epidemiological modeling. This interdisciplinary approach enables her to deliver impactful insights and innovative solutions to highly complex cases.

Alicia has supported numerous experts and served as a consulting expert in cases involving product liability issues, including bankruptcy procedures, settlement support, financial reporting, and strategic consulting. Her ability to identify the most effective analytical approaches and apply them in practical contexts makes her an invaluable resource in navigating complex legal and economic challenges.

Prior to joining Bates White, Alicia conducted research on structural demand estimation for public schools, high-dimensional data analysis, and health outcome analysis. She also contributed to the SAS/ETS User’s Guide and worked on international banking matters and pricing strategies for international trade transactions. Her experience includes teaching undergraduate-level economics.

PhD, Economics, North Carolina State University

MA, Economics, Vanderbilt University

BA, Economics, Nankai University

• Leading the team to support the expert in asbestos liability valuation in the matter In re HONX, Inc. pending in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. Providing guidance on settlement negotiations regarding claim valuation.
• Co-authored expert report for investor group evaluating opportunities related to company with significant asbestos disclosures.
• On behalf of the defendant in a mass torts insurance dispute that sought to limit overpayment of claims, assessed whether plaintiff settlement proposals were reasonable. Supported the expert in the analysis and in report, deposition, and arbitration preparation.
• Supporting the expert in talc liability valuation in In re LTL Management LLC pending in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. Developing economic models to estimate the potential liability related to cosmetic talc products.
• Supporting the expert in asbestos liability valuation in In re Bestwall LLC pending in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte Division. Improving established models to incorporate recent scientific developments.
• Supported the expert in abuse claims valuation in the matter of In re Boy Scouts of America and Delaware BSA, LLC pending in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Developed statistical models to forecast potential future claims.
• Supporting the expert in asbestos liability valuation in In re DBMP LLC pending in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte Division.
• Supported the expert in talc liability valuation on behalf of Johnson & Johnson in In re: Imerys Talc America, Inc., et al. pending in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
• Supported the expert in asbestos liability valuation work on behalf of Truck Insurance Exchange in the matter In re Kaiser Gypsum Company Inc., et al. in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte Division.