Philippa Ellis

Philippa V. Ellis is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Assistant General Counsel - General Liability at The Home Depot in Atlanta, Georgia.14 Her role involves managing general liability claims and litigation for the company.2

Professional Background

Legal Expertise:: Philippa is known as a thorough and relentless litigator who proactively advocates for, defends, and protects her client's business interests.4 Prior to joining The Home Depot, she was a defense litigator who served as first chair trial counsel for multiple Fortune 100 global companies, handling various types of litigation including product liability, tort litigation, insurance, corporate liability, and commercial disputes.1

Education:: Philippa holds a Juris Doctor from The University of Oklahoma College of Law and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Georgia Terry College of Business.1

Bar Admissions:: She is licensed to practice law in Georgia, Illinois, and Oklahoma.1

Professional Associations and Activities

• Long-time member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)
• Served as a faculty member for the IADC Trial Academy in 2009
• 2019 Director for the American Bar Association's TIPS/ABOTA National Trial Academy
• 2024 President of the Georgia Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)7

Current Responsibilities

At The Home Depot, Philippa is involved in various aspects of legal management:

• Managing general liability claims and litigation
• Participating in hiring for the legal team35
• Representing The Home Depot's legal department at professional events8

Philippa's LinkedIn profile (username: philippa-v-ellis) provides updates on her professional activities and job openings within her team at The Home Depot.356