Agenda

* Agenda subject to change
ALL SESSION TIMES ARE IN LOCAL (LAS VEGAS) TIME

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  • Building a Mass Tort Law Firm
  • Nuts & Bolts of Mass Torts
  • Trial Skills
  • Paralegal College Skills
  • Mass Tort Projects
Oct
12th
Building a Mass Tort Law Firm
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
12:45 pm
★BONUS EVENTS★

Kick off the conference a day early with bonus events designed to spark connections and build momentum before the sessions even begin.

12:45 pm
Meadow Golf Tour – MTMP Outing

12:45pm – 4:00pm

Before our conference sessions, networking, and powerhouse panels begin, tee off alongside fellow trial lawyers, legal leaders, and industry partners for an unforgettable day on one of the most iconic courses on the Las Vegas Strip.

Golf shootout starts at 12:45 PM PST

https://www.meadowgolftour.com/

Bali Hai Golf Club – Las Vegas Strip
3:00 pm
MTMP Pre-Registration

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Stop by MTMP Registration to check in, pick up your badge, and grab your Welcome Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors.

6:00 pm
The MTMP Music, Mix & Mingle Cocktail Party

Co-sponsored by Reciprocity Industries

This year, the party starts before the sessions begin! Join us on Monday, October 12th for the MTMP Pre-Conference Kickoff Party, an electric kickoff the night before MTMP officially begins.

Monet 1&2
Oct
12th
Nuts & Bolts of Mass Torts
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
12:45 pm
★BONUS EVENTS★

Kick off the conference a day early with bonus events designed to spark connections and build momentum before the sessions even begin.

12:45 pm
Meadow Golf Tour – MTMP Outing

12:45pm – 4:00pm

Before our conference sessions, networking, and powerhouse panels begin, tee off alongside fellow trial lawyers, legal leaders, and industry partners for an unforgettable day on one of the most iconic courses on the Las Vegas Strip.

Golf shootout starts at 12:45 PM PST

https://www.meadowgolftour.com/

Bali Hai Golf Club – Las Vegas Strip
3:00 pm
MTMP Pre-Registration

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Stop by MTMP Registration to check in, pick up your badge, and grab your Welcome Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors.

6:00 pm
The MTMP Music, Mix & Mingle Cocktail Party

Co-sponsored by Reciprocity Industries

This year, the party starts before the sessions begin! Join us on Monday, October 12th for the MTMP Pre-Conference Kickoff Party, an electric kickoff the night before MTMP officially begins.

Monet 1&2
Oct
12th
Trial Skills
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
12:45 pm
★BONUS EVENTS★

Kick off the conference a day early with bonus events designed to spark connections and build momentum before the sessions even begin.

12:45 pm
Meadow Golf Tour – MTMP Outing

12:45pm – 4:00pm

Before our conference sessions, networking, and powerhouse panels begin, tee off alongside fellow trial lawyers, legal leaders, and industry partners for an unforgettable day on one of the most iconic courses on the Las Vegas Strip.

Golf shootout starts at 12:45 PM PST

https://www.meadowgolftour.com/

Bali Hai Golf Club – Las Vegas Strip
3:00 pm
MTMP Pre-Registration

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Stop by MTMP Registration to check in, pick up your badge, and grab your Welcome Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors.

6:00 pm
The MTMP Music, Mix & Mingle Cocktail Party

Co-sponsored by Reciprocity Industries

This year, the party starts before the sessions begin! Join us on Monday, October 12th for the MTMP Pre-Conference Kickoff Party, an electric kickoff the night before MTMP officially begins.

Monet 1&2
Oct
12th
Paralegal College Skills
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
12:45 pm
★BONUS EVENTS★

Kick off the conference a day early with bonus events designed to spark connections and build momentum before the sessions even begin.

12:45 pm
Meadow Golf Tour – MTMP Outing

12:45pm – 4:00pm

Before our conference sessions, networking, and powerhouse panels begin, tee off alongside fellow trial lawyers, legal leaders, and industry partners for an unforgettable day on one of the most iconic courses on the Las Vegas Strip.

Golf shootout starts at 12:45 PM PST

https://www.meadowgolftour.com/

Bali Hai Golf Club – Las Vegas Strip
3:00 pm
MTMP Pre-Registration

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Stop by MTMP Registration to check in, pick up your badge, and grab your Welcome Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors.

6:00 pm
The MTMP Music, Mix & Mingle Cocktail Party

Co-sponsored by Reciprocity Industries

This year, the party starts before the sessions begin! Join us on Monday, October 12th for the MTMP Pre-Conference Kickoff Party, an electric kickoff the night before MTMP officially begins.

Monet 1&2
Oct
12th
Mass Tort Projects
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
12:45 pm
★BONUS EVENTS★

Kick off the conference a day early with bonus events designed to spark connections and build momentum before the sessions even begin.

12:45 pm
Meadow Golf Tour – MTMP Outing

12:45pm – 4:00pm

Before our conference sessions, networking, and powerhouse panels begin, tee off alongside fellow trial lawyers, legal leaders, and industry partners for an unforgettable day on one of the most iconic courses on the Las Vegas Strip.

Golf shootout starts at 12:45 PM PST

https://www.meadowgolftour.com/

Bali Hai Golf Club – Las Vegas Strip
3:00 pm
MTMP Pre-Registration

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Stop by MTMP Registration to check in, pick up your badge, and grab your Welcome Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors.

6:00 pm
The MTMP Music, Mix & Mingle Cocktail Party

Co-sponsored by Reciprocity Industries

This year, the party starts before the sessions begin! Join us on Monday, October 12th for the MTMP Pre-Conference Kickoff Party, an electric kickoff the night before MTMP officially begins.

Monet 1&2
Oct
13th
Building a Mass Tort Law Firm
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
7:30 am
Registration
7:30 am
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
7:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
8:30 am
Building a Mass Tort Law Firm Track Begins

Co-sponsored by Expert Radiology

More Sessions Coming Soon.

8:30 am
Built to Win: AI's Real Impact on Case Lifecycle Speed and Outcomes Part 1
9:15 am
Built to Win: AI's Real Impact on Case Lifecycle Speed and Outcomes Part 2
10:00 am
Show Me the Money
10:15 am
Building a Mass Tort Law Firm: Morning Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
10:30 am
Real Voices, Real Issues: Peer Insights with Industry Leaders
11:00 am
Cost Effective Financing to Scale your Practice
11:15 am
The New Standard for PI Litigation: Proactive Case Management and Firmwide Insights
11:30 am
Smarter Intake: Reducing Risk While Signing Better Clients

Speaker TBD, Intake Desk

12:15 pm
Buffet Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
1:45 pm
The Next Generation of Mass Tort Settlements: Document Intelligence, AI and Litigation Technology

Speaker TBD, PRT

2:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION: Asbestos in 2026: Where Is the Litigation Heading Now?
  • The complexity of finding insurance coverage and the resolution of recovery disputes.
  • Asbestos bankruptcy update: What’s new, and what’s changed.
  • Uncovering the Past: Navigating a Legacy Asbestos Case
  • Talc litigation overview and the ever changing landscape.
  • Genetic testing defenses in talc litigation and at trial
2:30 pm
That Escalated Quickly: Graph AI for Regulatory Forecasting and Litigation Outcome Prediction
2:45 pm
Settle for More: The MRI Report Defense Doesn’t Want You to Have
3:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION: Women & Wealth: Navigating Opportunity in the Great Wealth Transfer

Co-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team

A historic shift in wealth is happening right now, and women are leading the way. As trillions of dollars move between generations in what is known as the Great Wealth Transfer, women are increasingly becoming the key decision-makers shaping their families’ financial futures.

Women & Wealth is an engaging educational seminar designed to empower women with the knowledge, confidence and strategies needed to make the most of this unprecedented opportunity. Whether you’re growing your wealth, planning for retirement, navigating an inheritance or creating a lasting legacy, you’ll gain practical insights to help make informed financial decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

3:00 pm
Protecting Capital From Click to Case How Better Case Acquisition Drives Stronger Investment Returns
3:15 pm
Building a Mass Tort Law Firm: Afternoon Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
3:30 pm
Causation Intelligence: Ultimate Defensibility for your PFAS Mass Tort Cases
3:45 pm
Building a Better Mass Tort Business
4:00 pm
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
4:30 pm
Building a Mass Tort Law Firm Track Adjourns
6:00 pm
The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the Bellagio

Co-sponsored by EvenUp

Following the first full day of conference programming, join us poolside at the Bellagio for The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the Bellagio. Enjoy cocktails, food, entertainment, and networking under the Las Vegas sky as the MTMP community comes together for an unforgettable evening.

Bellagio Pool
Oct
13th
Nuts & Bolts of Mass Torts
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
7:30 am
Registration
7:30 am
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
7:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
8:30 am
Nuts & Bolts Track Begins

Co-sponsored by Grant & Eisenhofer

8:45 am
Welcome Remarks
8:45 am
How You Pick a Mass Tort
9:15 am
Building Strong Referral Relationships: Working Together to Better Serve Clients
9:45 am
Preparing a Mass Tort Client for Deposition
10:30 am
Nuts and Bolts: Morning Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
10:45 am
What Happens After a Settlement? Managing the Cases That Are Left Over
11:15 am
Case Acquisition Strategies for Mass Tort Projects - What's New?

Additional Speakers TBD

12:00 pm
Preemption After Durnell
  • Impact on future pharma, device, and consumer cases
    • Contours of Durnell
    • Applicability to other federal statutes
  • Impact on future roundup cases
    • Viable theories
    • Case criteria
12:15 pm
Buffet Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
12:30 pm
Nuts & Bolts Track Adjourns
2:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION: Asbestos in 2026: Where Is the Litigation Heading Now?
  • The complexity of finding insurance coverage and the resolution of recovery disputes.
  • Asbestos bankruptcy update: What’s new, and what’s changed.
  • Uncovering the Past: Navigating a Legacy Asbestos Case
  • Talc litigation overview and the ever changing landscape.
  • Genetic testing defenses in talc litigation and at trial
3:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION: Women & Wealth: Navigating Opportunity in the Great Wealth Transfer

Co-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team

A historic shift in wealth is happening right now, and women are leading the way. As trillions of dollars move between generations in what is known as the Great Wealth Transfer, women are increasingly becoming the key decision-makers shaping their families’ financial futures.

Women & Wealth is an engaging educational seminar designed to empower women with the knowledge, confidence and strategies needed to make the most of this unprecedented opportunity. Whether you’re growing your wealth, planning for retirement, navigating an inheritance or creating a lasting legacy, you’ll gain practical insights to help make informed financial decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

4:00 pm
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
6:00 pm
The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the Bellagio

Co-sponsored by EvenUp

Following the first full day of conference programming, join us poolside at the Bellagio for The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the Bellagio. Enjoy cocktails, food, entertainment, and networking under the Las Vegas sky as the MTMP community comes together for an unforgettable evening.

Bellagio Pool
Oct
13th
Trial Skills
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
7:30 am
Registration
7:30 am
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
7:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
8:30 am
Trial Skills Track Begins

Co-sponsored by Filevine

8:30 am
Building the Theme of the Case from Day One

Practical methods for developing themes and preparing the case around those themes from intake through verdict.

9:00 am
Claiming Credibility: Opening Statements That Win the Case

Learn the dos and, more importantly, the don’ts that win you case in your first impact with your newly impaneled jury.

9:30 am
Mass Torts, High Stakes: How Top Firms Master Depositions at Scale
9:45 am
Outside-the-Box Approaches Leading to a Successful Verdict

Josh Autry highlights the ingenuities and outside-the-box methods necessary to prevail at trial. From the start to the close of trial, strategic creativity makes the difference between losing a case and being awarded a multi-million-dollar verdict. Josh’s unique perspective and plethora of experience has led to his pivotal roles in many of the nation’s largest litigations. Join us as Josh shares his experience and knowledge of how to win at trial.

10:15 am
Trial Skills: Morning Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
10:30 am
Analogies for Final Argument in TBI Cases
11:00 am
Cross-Examination Techniques that Win Cases

Strategies for witness preparation, preserving testimony, and using depositions at trial.

11:45 am
Visuals for the Win

Learn tips and tricks from the trenches about creating winning case visuals for depositions, mediation and trial. No need to hire expensive vendors. This presentation will show you how to get true bang for your buck and to think outside of the box on creating powerful visuals.

12:30 pm
Buffet Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
1:30 pm
I Second That Emotion

How does emotion drive a jury and how can lawyers best tap in to that?

2:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION: Asbestos in 2026: Where Is the Litigation Heading Now?
  • The complexity of finding insurance coverage and the resolution of recovery disputes.
  • Asbestos bankruptcy update: What’s new, and what’s changed.
  • Uncovering the Past: Navigating a Legacy Asbestos Case
  • Talc litigation overview and the ever changing landscape.
  • Genetic testing defenses in talc litigation and at trial
2:15 pm
The Heart of the Story: Using Themes to Drive Powerful Narratives

Identifying case themes, utilizing a theme grid, and integration of high impact demonstratives are critical to effective litigation. Join this session as we demonstrate how to craft and execute concise themes in complex cases and take your witness examinations from ordinary to excellent.

3:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION: Women & Wealth: Navigating Opportunity in the Great Wealth Transfer

Co-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team

A historic shift in wealth is happening right now, and women are leading the way. As trillions of dollars move between generations in what is known as the Great Wealth Transfer, women are increasingly becoming the key decision-makers shaping their families’ financial futures.

Women & Wealth is an engaging educational seminar designed to empower women with the knowledge, confidence and strategies needed to make the most of this unprecedented opportunity. Whether you’re growing your wealth, planning for retirement, navigating an inheritance or creating a lasting legacy, you’ll gain practical insights to help make informed financial decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

3:00 pm
Trial Skills: Afternoon Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
3:15 pm
Preparing and Taking Effective Expert Depositions

Techniques for attacking expert testimony and neutralizing common defense arguments.

4:00 pm
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
4:00 pm
Presentation of Your Plaintiff

Methods for proving damages and connecting emotionally with jurors without overreaching.

4:30 pm
The Art of the Deposition: 10 Proven Tactics Trial Lawyers Can Use in Any Deposition
5:15 pm
Trial Skills Track Adjourns
6:00 pm
The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the Bellagio

Co-sponsored by EvenUp

Following the first full day of conference programming, join us poolside at the Bellagio for The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the Bellagio. Enjoy cocktails, food, entertainment, and networking under the Las Vegas sky as the MTMP community comes together for an unforgettable evening.

Bellagio Pool
Oct
13th
Paralegal College Skills
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
7:30 am
Registration
7:30 am
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
7:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
8:30 am
Paralegal Skills Track Begins

Co-sponsored by Simply Convert

8:30 am
Non-English Client Communication

Learn practical strategies for overcoming language and cultural barriers to communicate more effectively with clients and provide compassionate, client-centered support.

9:15 am
Strategic Support: The Paralegal's Role in Depositions

How paralegals play a critical role in deposition preparation, organization, and support to help attorneys build stronger cases and achieve successful outcomes.

10:00 am
Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Creating Efficient and Consistent Workflows for Your Team or Firm
10:45 am
Paralegal College Skills: Morning Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
11:00 am
Preparing the Bellwether Client for Trial
11:45 am
eDiscovery and Your Client's Social Media Presence
12:30 pm
Buffet Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall
Exhibit Hall
1:15 pm
Evidence Authentication: AI, Document Sourcing, and Best Practices for Admissibility
2:00 pm
Thriving in a Fast-Paced Office: Time Management, Prioritization, Multitasking & Working Under Pressure

Learn practical strategies for managing competing priorities, staying organized, and thriving in the fast-paced environment of a mass tort practice.

2:45 pm
Mastering a New Mass Tort Docket: Strategies for Managing High-Volume Client Intake and Case Organization
3:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION: Women & Wealth: Navigating Opportunity in the Great Wealth Transfer

Co-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team

A historic shift in wealth is happening right now, and women are leading the way. As trillions of dollars move between generations in what is known as the Great Wealth Transfer, women are increasingly becoming the key decision-makers shaping their families’ financial futures.

Women & Wealth is an engaging educational seminar designed to empower women with the knowledge, confidence and strategies needed to make the most of this unprecedented opportunity. Whether you’re growing your wealth, planning for retirement, navigating an inheritance or creating a lasting legacy, you’ll gain practical insights to help make informed financial decisions with greater clarity and confidence.

3:30 pm
Paralegal College Skills: Afternoon Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
4:00 pm
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
4:00 pm
Handling PFS Deficiencies: Best Practices and Effective Resolution Strategies
4:45 pm
Paralegal Skills Track Adjourns
6:00 pm
The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the Bellagio

Co-sponsored by EvenUp

Following the first full day of conference programming, join us poolside at the Bellagio for The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the Bellagio. Enjoy cocktails, food, entertainment, and networking under the Las Vegas sky as the MTMP community comes together for an unforgettable evening.

Bellagio Pool
Oct
14th
Paralegal College Skills
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
7:30 am
Registration
7:30 am
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
7:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
Exhibit Hall
8:30 am
$88 Million Verdict with 18 Hours of Evidence: The Covidien Hernia Mesh Verdict Session
9:00 am
Paralegal Skills Track Begins

Co-sponsored by Simply Convert

9:00 am
Snapchat: Online Child Predators in the Digital Age

This opening session will examine the evolving social media litigation involving Snapchat and the growing efforts to hold technology companies accountable for harm to children. Learn why industry leaders believe these cases represent the next major wave of mass tort litigation and how attorneys of all practice areas can position themselves to be part of this rapidly expanding landscape.

10:00 am
Paralegal College Skills: Morning Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
10:30 am
MTMP Paralegal Certification Program

The MTMP Paralegal Certification Program can help you strengthen your skills, expand your knowledge, and advance your career in mass tort litigation. This session will provide an overview of the program, certification requirements, and the benefits of becoming MTMP certified.

11:00 am
Effective Legal Writing & Drafting: Clarity, Accuracy, Readability, and Conciseness in Motions & Correspondence
11:45 am
Understanding Your Attorney’s Work Style: Building Stronger Attorney–Paralegal Communication and Collaboration

Learn how to recognize and adapt to different attorney work styles to strengthen communication, improve collaboration, and build a more effective attorney–paralegal partnership.

12:30 pm
MTMP Awards Luncheon & Performance by Vince Gill

Co-sponsored by Broughton Partners

2:30 pm
Building and Maintaining Strong Relationships with Referral Partners and Referral Firm Paralegals

Discover strategies for building and maintaining strong relationships with referral partners and referral firm paralegals to improve communication, strengthen collaboration, and drive successful case outcomes.

3:15 pm
From Case Manager to Change Manager: Leading Your Firm's AI Adoption.
3:30 pm
Paralegal College Skills: Afternoon Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
3:45 pm
Reading and Organizing Medical Records: Strategies for Effective Review and Case Understanding
4:00 pm
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
4:30 pm
Ethical Essentials: Understanding the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
5:30 pm
Paralegal Skills Track Adjourns
5:30 pm
Conversations and Cocktails: The MTMP Networking Reception

This year, we’re reimagining our Wednesday evening Exhibit Hall event with the debut of Conversations and Cocktails: The MTMP Networking Reception—an interactive experience focused on bringing the MTMP community together. Enjoy globally inspired food, cocktails, music, and cultural experiences while connecting with peers, exhibitors, and industry leaders in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere.

Exhibit Hall
Oct
14th
Mass Tort Projects
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
7:30 am
Registration
7:30 am
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
7:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
Exhibit Hall
8:30 am
Mass Tort Projects Track Begins
8:30 am
$88 Million Verdict with 18 Hours of Evidence: The Covidien Hernia Mesh Verdict Session
9:00 am
Snapchat: Online Child Predators in the Digital Age

This opening session will examine the evolving social media litigation involving Snapchat and the growing efforts to hold technology companies accountable for harm to children. Learn why industry leaders believe these cases represent the next major wave of mass tort litigation and how attorneys of all practice areas can position themselves to be part of this rapidly expanding landscape.

10:00 am
The State of MDLs Across the Country - Outlook for 2026 and Onward
10:45 am
Mass Tort Projects: Morning Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
11:00 am
Navigating the New Mass Tort Landscape: Tech, Finance, and Capitalizing on Rule 16.1
  • Aligning existing and proposed Federal Rules with digital age technology.
  • Following the Money: Litigation Finance and the Court’s Supervisory Role
  • Cybersecurity and Data Breaches: Exposure, Risk, and Mitigation in Complex Litigation
  • Frontlines of Case Management: Strategic Applications of FRCP 16.1
  • Modernizing the Forum: Remote Proceedings and FRCP 43(a)
  • AI in the Courtroom (Embrace It or Perish): Ethics, practical impacts, along with proposed FRE 707 and 901(c) in the era of AI generated evidence and digital deception.
12:00 pm
Emerging Litigation: Olympus Scopes

Additional Speakers TBD

12:30 pm
MTMP Awards Luncheon & Performance by Vince Gill

Co-sponsored by Broughton Partners

2:30 pm
GLP 1 Litigation Update: MDL 3163 (NAION) – MDL 3094 (GI) – State Court Tracks
  • MDL 3163 (NAION): Status of Science and Causation
  • MDL 3094 (GI): Cross Cutting Issues 2 (Preemption) & 3 (Causation) Update
  • General Updates: Marketing Discovery/Current Criteria/Drug Labels
3:00 pm
Roblox Litigation Update

This presentation will provide an update on the developing litigation involving allegations of child exploitation and predation on Roblox. The panelist will provide an overview of the litigation and key case theories, criteria for evaluating potential cases, and practical considerations for conducting trauma-informed client intake and vetting. The presentation will also cover the MDL 3166 arbitration bellwether process, developments in California JCCP 5440, and important considerations surrounding the identification, preservation, and handling of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

3:00 pm
BREAKOUT SESSION: New Emerging Drinking Water Contaminant 1,4-Dioxane
3:30 pm
Mass Tort Projects: Afternoon Break

Co-sponsored by National Record Retrieval

Exhibit Hall
3:45 pm
Social Media Addiction Litigation Update

This presentation will examine the latest developments in the Social Media Adolescent Addiction litigation, including recent trial activity in the California JCCP and federal MDL. The panelists will cover the status of the bellwether cases, developments in the school district litigation, upcoming trials, and key lessons emerging from cases that have reached the trial stage.

4:00 pm
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
4:15 pm
AI Chatbot Assisted Harms Case Update

Additional Speakers TBD

This presentation will examine the emerging litigation involving allegations of AI chatbots encouraging harmful behavior and contributing to psychological distress. The discussion will provide an overview of the factual and legal theories underlying these cases, the current litigation landscape, and noteworthy judicial decisions shaping this developing area of law. The presentation will also address criteria for evaluating potential cases and key considerations for investigating and developing AI chatbot assisted harm claims.

4:45 pm
Dupixent Litigation Update: JPML Decision and the Future of CTCL Claims

Additional Speakers TBD

This session will provide an update on the evolving product liability litigation involving Dupixent (dupilumab) and Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL). The presenters will discuss the JPML’s decision following the May 28, 2026 oral arguments regarding federal consolidation, the current procedural posture of the litigation, emerging filing trends, and strategic considerations moving forward. The session will also examine developments in scientific literature, pleadings, and jurisdictional strategy shaping the future of the litigation across state and federal landscapes.

5:15 pm
The Latest on Talc Litigation
  • Bellwether Update
  • Remand/Wave Update
  • California JCCP/New Jersey/Philadelphia/Other State Court Verdicts Update
5:30 pm
Conversations and Cocktails: The MTMP Networking Reception

This year, we’re reimagining our Wednesday evening Exhibit Hall event with the debut of Conversations and Cocktails: The MTMP Networking Reception—an interactive experience focused on bringing the MTMP community together. Enjoy globally inspired food, cocktails, music, and cultural experiences while connecting with peers, exhibitors, and industry leaders in a relaxed, engaging atmosphere.

Exhibit Hall
5:45 pm
Mass Tort Projects Track Adjourns
Oct
15th
Paralegal College Skills
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
7:30 am
Registration
7:30 am
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
7:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
Exhibit Hall
8:30 am
Women in Legal Leadership Breakfast

Co-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team

9:45 am
Paralegal Skills Track Begins

Co-sponsored by Simply Convert

9:45 am
Managing the Many Relationships of a Mass Tort Paralegal: Clients, Attorneys, Colleagues, Referral Partners, and the Courts

Learn practical strategies for effectively managing relationships with clients, attorneys, colleagues, referral partners, and the courts to strengthen communication, collaboration, and overall case success.

10:15 am
Morning Break: Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar

Co-sponsored by Tavrn

Exhibit Hall
10:30 am
The Use of AI in Settlement Administration
11:00 am
Standing Out in the Legal Community: Career Growth and Advancement for Paralegals

Discover practical strategies to grow your career, expand your professional network, and stand out in the legal community.

11:30 am
Working Lunch — Boxed Lunches Provided

Co-sponsored by Business Funding Group

Exhibit Hall
2:00 pm
Conference Adjourns
Oct
15th
Mass Tort Projects
Time Topic Speaker(s) Location
7:30 am
Registration
7:30 am
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
7:30 am
Buffet Breakfast
Exhibit Hall
8:30 am
Women in Legal Leadership Breakfast

Co-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team

8:30 am
Mass Tort Projects Track Begins
8:30 am
MultiPlan MDL: Inside the Antitrust Litigation & Health Insurance Industry Price-Fixing

This session will dive inside the MultiPlan MDL and examine the key issues at the center of the litigation. MultiPlan and the nation’s largest health have colluded to unjustly underpay healthcare providers by billions of dollars in reimbursements for out-of-network services. This litigation serves as an opportunity for law firms around the country to become involved in the litigation, as doctors and healthcare providers nationally may have potential claims against MultiPlan. Join to hear how you can get involved in this antitrust litigation.

9:00 am
Ethical Issues in Mass Tort Litigation

Sponsored by the National Legal Vendors Association (NLVA)

10:00 am
Morning Break: Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar

Co-sponsored by Tavrn

Exhibit Hall
10:15 am
Suboxone Project Update
10:15 am
BREAKOUT SESSION: Rideshare Sexual Assault - Update on Uber/Lyft Litigation
10:45 am
Video Game Addiction Case Developments - School District Litigation
11:15 am
Sports Betting Apps and Youth Addiction: Emerging Litigation
11:30 am
Working Lunch — Boxed Lunches Provided

Co-sponsored by Business Funding Group

Exhibit Hall
12:00 pm
From Beauty to Liability: Understanding the Hair Relaxer Litigation
12:30 pm
Mass Tort Rundown – Latest Developments on Key Cases
  • Paragard
  • Paraquat
  • Camp Lejeune
  • Cartiva Synthetic Cartilage Implants
  • Apple Air Tags
2:00 pm
Conference Adjourns