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Alison Douillard Hawthorne, known as Ali, is a distinguished attorney at Beasley Allen Attorneys at Law in Montgomery, Alabama, where she has been a vital part of the Consumer Fraud Section since November 2010. With a focus on complex litigation at a national level, Ali has dedicated her career to championing the rights of consumers and holding corporations accountable for fraudulent practices. Her recent work includes significant litigation across multiple states aimed at recovering funds for state governments that have been misled into paying for pharmaceutical products and devices through deceptive practices. Ali’s legal journey at Beasley Allen began with pivotal involvement in the Average Wholesale Price (AWP) and McKesson litigations, which sought to reclaim millions lost by state Medicaid agencies due to the dishonest pricing tactics of major drug manufacturers. Through these efforts, Beasley Allen has successfully recovered over a billion dollars for the states it represents, making a profound impact on state agencies nationwide. Her professional accolades reflect her dedication and expertise; Ali holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and was honored as the Beasley Allen Lawyer of the Year in the Fraud Section in both 2014 and 2015. In 2016, she was recognized on the Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list, highlighting her emerging influence in the legal field. In addition to her practice, Ali is deeply committed to her community and the legal profession. She currently serves as president of the Montgomery County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section and sits on the Board of Directors for both the Montgomery County Association for Justice and the Women's Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association. Her affiliations also include the Alabama Association for Justice, the ALAJ Emerging Leaders, and the American Association for Justice, along with active participation in the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program and the Hugh Maddox American Inn of Court. Ali's academic credentials are equally impressive. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University in 2007 and her Juris Doctor from Faulkner University's Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in 2010. During her law school tenure, she excelled as a senior editor of the Faulkner Law Review and was a recognized member of the trial team, gaining national recognition for her oral advocacy skills. Originally from Kennesaw, Georgia, Ali’s legal career began with her work alongside Atlanta attorneys before relocating to Montgomery to pursue her law degree. She is married to Raymond James Hawthorne, Jr., an attorney in private practice, and together they are proud parents to their son, Jack. The Hawthorne family is actively engaged in their community as members of First United Methodist Church in downtown Montgomery.

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