
MTMP Spring 2023 Seminar Agenda
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BRAND NEW! Exhibit Hall Preview Day. Join us Monday, April 10, to meet our sponsors and exhibitors during a special exhibit hall preview.
Choose Your Path. Attend Any Session at Any Time.
The MTMP multi-track agenda allows for sessions to run concurrently, and attendees are able to move easily from one track to another. This format allows attendees to maximize their ability to choose the sessions that are of most importance to their practice. Here is a description of the various tracks:

Mass Tort Projects
In these sessions, you will hear directly from the lawyers on the front lines of the largest and most pressing current hot mass tort projects. Gain insights on where the project is headed and how you can avoid being left behind. You can’t get this kind of content anywhere but at MTMP.

Business of Law
The Business of Law Track is an opportunity to hear from leaders in the legal industry as they share their insights as to what is new and trending. This is the part of MTMP where you can find out what you can do to really grow your practice.

Nuts & Bolts of Mass Torts
If you are an attorney just learning about mass torts, or attending MTMP for the first time, or if you are a paralegal who supports attorneys in a mass tort practice, then the Nuts & Bolts of Mass Torts Track is perfect for you. Learn the basics of how a mass tort case initiates and progresses, and the difference between mass torts and class actions.


Trial Skills in Mass Torts
The best way to ensure top settlements is to first ensure you have the skills to try the case. Hear from some of the most successful trial attorneys in mass torts today. They will walk you through the skills that have worked for them as they tried the toughest cases in the country. We will also talk specifically about the most effective practices for taking depositions in mass tort cases.

Class Actions
We go in depth on practical aspects of running a class action practice and cover the latest news on issues impacting class participants. We feature some of the best-known class actions lawyers from around the country.

PARALEGAL SKILLS
MTMP has been delivering incredible content for lawyers for over 20 years – and we have recently added a track to teach your paralegals the skills they need to become an invaluable part of your team. We offer practical sessions addressing issues that paralegals deal with every day, including communication, drafting complaints, plaintiff fact sheets, and so much more. This is a great chance for paralegals to also connect with paralegals from around the country and share insights and best practices.
* Agenda subject to change
ALL SESSION TIMES ARE IN LOCAL (LAS VEGAS) TIME
- April 11 Tuesday
- April 12 Wednesday
- April 13 Thursday
- All Dates
- Mass Tort Projects
- Business of Law
- Nuts & Bolts
- Class Actions
- Trial Skills in Mass Torts
- Paralegal Skills
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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7:00 am |
Registration |
Convention Lounge | |
7:00 am |
Continental BreakfastCo-sponsored by Razor Rank and X Social Media |
Exhibit Hall | |
7:00 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
Avize 1 | |
8:30 am |
How Innovation Will Keep Your Firm Growing |
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Cristal 3 |
9:00 am |
Mass Torts Marketing: A Fresh Approach for 2023 |
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Cristal 3 |
9:30 am |
Intake and Conversion |
|
Cristal 3 |
10:15 am |
Morning BreakCo-sponsored by Podium |
Exhibit Hall | |
10:30 am |
Getting Cases in the Door: What Can You Do to Compete |
|
Cristal 3 |
11:15 am |
Finance Opportunities During Economically Tumultuous Times |
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Cristal 3 |
11:45 am |
Digital Marketing and Leveraging Websites for Optimal Lead Generation |
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Cristal 3 |
12:15 pm |
Networking LuncheonCo-sponsored by Razor Rank and X Social Media |
Cristal 6 | |
1:30 pm |
The Use of AI-Generated Content |
|
Cristal 3 |
1:45 pm |
Pre and Post Settlement Planning: Important Strategies to Follow |
|
Cristal 3 |
2:15 pm |
Case Management: New Strategies and Technology Improvements |
|
Cristal 3 |
2:45 pm |
How to Make and Co-Counsel Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Claims |
|
Cristal 3 |
3:00 pm |
How to Successfully Run a Remote Law Firm Using Virtual Assistants (While Keeping Company Culture) |
|
Cristal 3 |
3:15 pm |
Afternoon BreakCo-sponsored by Podium |
Exhibit Hall | |
3:30 pm |
Enhance Your Case Portfolio with Smart Risk Management |
|
Cristal 3 |
3:45 pm |
Case Acquisition and Client Contact Strategies |
Speaker To Be Announced, Intake Desk; Speaker To Be Announced, Regal | Cristal 3 |
4:00 pm |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
Avize 1 | |
4:15 pm |
Strengthening Your Law Firm's Security: Bringing the Federal Standard of Digital Identity Verification to the Legal Industry |
|
Cristal 3 |
4:30 pm |
Session To Be Announced |
Speakers To Be Announced | Cristal 3 |
4:45 pm |
Business of Law Track Adjourns |
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5:00 pm |
First-Time Attendee Networking ReceptionLet us help you as you navigate the world of mass torts. Meet with Levin Papantonio Rafferty lawyers and explore working together on projects. Come meet fellow attendees and get tips on making the most out of the seminar. Hear how you can expand your practice to include mass torts. Sponsored by Levin Papantonio Rafferty |
La Tache | |
5:00 pm |
Women in Legal Leadership Networking ReceptionJoin fellow colleagues at an informal gathering to support the WILL initiative at MTMP, where we are dedicated to helping women continue to find ways to shatter the glass ceiling in the legal arena. Co-sponsored by KBA Attorneys |
Montrachet 1 | |
5:00 pm |
MTMP’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ReceptionMTMP wants to play a role in bringing together a more diverse group of attorneys and paralegals to serve a diverse population of plaintiffs. The MTMP community wants to partner with attorneys of all backgrounds to increase access to mass tort actions by LGBTQ+ community, communities of color, and other underserved groups. Everyone is welcome! Co-sponsored by Ringler Associates |
Montrachet 2 | |
6:00 pm |
Opening Night Gala at XS NightclubStart your MTMP experience off right by attending our Opening Night Gala. You will enjoy exquisite food, craft cocktails, and amazing music. Co-sponsored by Tort Experts |
XS Nightclub at Encore | |
8:15 pm |
MTMP’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DinnerKeep the conversation going by attending our dinner following the Opening Night Gala, where you can sit down with friends and colleagues for a more in-depth networking experience. *Must RSVP HERE to attend. Co-sponsored by DISCO |
Lafleur |
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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7:00 am |
Registration |
Convention Lounge | |
7:00 am |
Continental BreakfastCo-sponsored by Consumer Attorney Marketing Group |
Exhibit Hall | |
7:00 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
Avize 1 | |
8:15 am |
Welcome Remarks: Introduction to the Program |
|
Cristal 5 |
8:30 am |
Strategies for Getting a Mass Tort Practice Off the Ground |
|
Cristal 5 |
9:00 am |
Case Acquisition Part 1: Marketing for Cases the CAMG Way |
|
Cristal 5 |
9:30 am |
Case Acquisition Part 2: Different Resources and Their Approaches to Marketing & Obtaining Potential New Clients |
|
Cristal 5 |
10:15 am |
Morning BreakCo-sponsored by Podium |
Exhibit Hall | |
10:30 am |
Managing an MDL Docket and SOL: Using CPAP as a Case Study
|
|
Cristal 5 |
11:30 am |
You've Got Cases – Now What?
|
|
Cristal 5 |
12:00 pm |
State vs. Federal Court – Where to File |
|
Cristal 5 |
12:30 pm |
Networking LuncheonCo-sponsored by Consumer Attorney Marketing Group |
Cristal 6 | |
1:30 pm |
Work the Case or Refer It Out – What You Need to Consider
|
|
Cristal 5 |
2:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION – Insulin Overpricing Litigation |
|
Bandol 1 |
2:15 pm |
The Role of the Special Master in Mass Torts |
|
Cristal 5 |
3:15 pm |
Afternoon BreakCo-sponsored by Podium |
Exhibit Hall | |
3:30 pm |
The Road to MDL Leadership and Why It Matters |
|
Cristal 5 |
3:30 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION – Tackling the Exploited Teen Industry |
|
Avignon 1 |
4:00 pm |
Settlement Strategies in Mass Torts
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|
Cristal 5 |
4:00 pm |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
Avize 1 | |
5:00 pm |
Nuts & Bolts Track Adjourns |
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5:00 pm |
First-Time Attendee Networking ReceptionLet us help you as you navigate the world of mass torts. Meet with Levin Papantonio Rafferty lawyers and explore working together on projects. Come meet fellow attendees and get tips on making the most out of the seminar. Hear how you can expand your practice to include mass torts. Sponsored by Levin Papantonio Rafferty |
La Tache | |
5:00 pm |
Women in Legal Leadership Networking ReceptionJoin fellow colleagues at an informal gathering to support the WILL initiative at MTMP, where we are dedicated to helping women continue to find ways to shatter the glass ceiling in the legal arena. Co-sponsored by KBA Attorneys |
Montrachet 1 | |
5:00 pm |
MTMP’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ReceptionMTMP wants to play a role in bringing together a more diverse group of attorneys and paralegals to serve a diverse population of plaintiffs. The MTMP community wants to partner with attorneys of all backgrounds to increase access to mass tort actions by LGBTQ+ community, communities of color, and other underserved groups. Everyone is welcome! Co-sponsored by Ringler Associates |
Montrachet 2 | |
6:00 pm |
Opening Night Gala at XS NightclubStart your MTMP experience off right by attending our Opening Night Gala. You will enjoy exquisite food, craft cocktails, and amazing music. Co-sponsored by Tort Experts |
XS Nightclub at Encore | |
8:15 pm |
MTMP’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DinnerKeep the conversation going by attending our dinner following the Opening Night Gala, where you can sit down with friends and colleagues for a more in-depth networking experience. *Must RSVP HERE to attend. Co-sponsored by DISCO |
Lafleur |
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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1:30 pm |
Be Careful What You Wish For: The Rise of Mass ArbitrationWin your motion to compel arbitration? Keep the champagne on ice. The recent proliferation of mass arbitration has subjected defendants to inefficiencies, administrative expense, and continued liability. Learn how we got here, and if compelled to arbitration, how to prepare and deploy a successful mass arbitration campaign. |
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Avignon 2 |
2:00 pm |
Legal, Ethical, and Practical Considerations in Consolidating a Class Action within a Mass Tort MDLIn this presentation, we will discuss the legal, ethical, and practical considerations in combining a class action with consolidated personal injury actions in an MDL. |
|
Avignon 2 |
2:30 pm |
Quick Case Update |
|
Avignon 2 |
2:35 pm |
Using Experts to Prove Causation and Damages on a Class-Wide Basis in Class ActionsThis panel will compare a class action where you must provide class-wide damages to a government investigation where the goal is typically to penalize a company for violating the law. They will also discuss the growing trend by defendants to bring Daubert/Rule 702 challenges to experts at the class certification phase of the case, and ways to combat that with the law and/or strategic decisions. |
|
Avignon 2 |
3:05 pm |
Standing: How Is TransUnion Metastasizing Through the Class Action World?The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2021 decision in TransUnion v. Ramirez has triggered waves of follow up litigation, with defendants raising standing defenses in a wide range of cases. Some federal circuits have tossed out class actions on standing grounds that would have seemed unthinkable a few years ago, but plaintiffs have also won some great victories staving off the standing monster, while other courts are still wrestling with these issues. This session will draw out some key threads in this fight. |
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Avignon 2 |
3:35 pm |
Quick Case Update |
|
Avignon 2 |
3:40 pm |
Cross Border Litigation EuropeThis panel will discuss the recent developments in European law giving consumers access to justice through collective redress. The presentation will focus on experiences learned from cooperation between attorneys in the United States and various European member states including Portugal, the Netherlands, and the UK. Lastly, the presenters will discuss the future of EU collective redress and cross-border cooperation among the plaintiff’s bar. |
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Avignon 2 |
4:10 pm |
Pros & Cons: Class Actions, Mass Actions, and Mass Arbitrations |
|
Avignon 2 |
4:25 pm |
Tuesday Class Actions Track Adjourns |
Avignon 2 | |
5:00 pm |
First-Time Attendee Networking ReceptionLet us help you as you navigate the world of mass torts. Meet with Levin Papantonio Rafferty lawyers and explore working together on projects. Come meet fellow attendees and get tips on making the most out of the seminar. Hear how you can expand your practice to include mass torts. Sponsored by Levin Papantonio Rafferty |
La Tache | |
5:00 pm |
Women in Legal Leadership Networking ReceptionJoin fellow colleagues at an informal gathering to support the WILL initiative at MTMP, where we are dedicated to helping women continue to find ways to shatter the glass ceiling in the legal arena. Co-sponsored by KBA Attorneys |
Montrachet 1 | |
5:00 pm |
MTMP’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ReceptionMTMP wants to play a role in bringing together a more diverse group of attorneys and paralegals to serve a diverse population of plaintiffs. The MTMP community wants to partner with attorneys of all backgrounds to increase access to mass tort actions by LGBTQ+ community, communities of color, and other underserved groups. Everyone is welcome! Co-sponsored by Ringler Associates |
Montrachet 2 | |
6:00 pm |
Opening Night Gala at XS NightclubStart your MTMP experience off right by attending our Opening Night Gala. You will enjoy exquisite food, craft cocktails, and amazing music. Co-sponsored by Tort Experts |
XS Nightclub at Encore | |
8:15 pm |
MTMP’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion DinnerKeep the conversation going by attending our dinner following the Opening Night Gala, where you can sit down with friends and colleagues for a more in-depth networking experience. *Must RSVP HERE to attend. Co-sponsored by DISCO |
Lafleur |
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
---|---|---|---|
7:00 am |
Registration |
Convention Lounge | |
7:00 am |
Continental BreakfastCo-sponsored by Consumer Attorney Marketing Group |
Exhibit Hall | |
7:00 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
Avize 1 | |
8:00 am |
Building Your Brand Step by StepTransformative practice is the key to building your brand. Break out of your routine to make way for innovation and meaningful change. Hear Levin Papantonio Rafferty’s Mike Papantonio and Brian Barr discuss the counter-intuitive ways every lawyer can build a legacy. |
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Cristal 6 |
9:00 am |
Chemical Hair Relaxer Litigation |
|
Cristal 6 |
9:30 am |
Attorney General Priorities and Critical Matters in the States |
|
Cristal 6 |
9:45 am |
Camp Lejeune Litigation Update |
|
Cristal 6 |
10:15 am |
Morning BreakCo-sponsored by Bespoke Capital Consulting |
Exhibit Hall | |
10:30 am |
View from the Bench |
|
Cristal 5 |
11:30 am |
Hall of Fame Panel |
|
Cristal 5 |
12:15 pm |
Luncheon Featuring the 2023 Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Interview & Performance by John FogertyCo-sponsored by Broughton Partners |
Cristal 6 | |
2:00 pm |
3M Litigation Quick Update |
|
Cristal 5 |
2:15 pm |
Infant Formula NEC Litigation Update |
|
Cristal 5 |
2:15 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION – New Innovation Strategies for 2023 |
|
Bandol 1 |
2:45 pm |
PFAS Litigation Update |
|
Cristal 5 |
3:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION – Arbitrating Mass Tort Claims |
|
Cristal 3 |
3:15 pm |
Paraquat Litigation Update |
|
Cristal 5 |
3:45 pm |
Afternoon BreakCo-sponsored by Bespoke Capital Consulting |
Exhibit Hall | |
4:00 pm |
Philips CPAP Machines Litigation Update
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|
Cristal 5 |
4:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION – Taxotere Litigation Update: The Potential Settlement Landscape (ONLY for Representatives of Taxotere Hair Loss Plaintiffs) |
|
Castillon |
4:00 pm |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
Avize 1 | |
4:30 pm |
Social Media Addiction Litigation Update |
|
Cristal 5 |
5:00 pm |
EzriCare Artificial Tears Litigation |
|
Cristal 5 |
5:30 pm |
Wednesday Mass Tort Projects Track Adjourns |
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5:30 pm |
Networking Cocktail ReceptionCo-sponsored by Exults |
Exhibit Hall | |
6:45 pm |
Evening Entertainment with Comedian Sebastian ManiscalcoCo-sponsored by Exults |
Cristal 6 |
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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8:00 am |
Building Your Brand Step by StepTransformative practice is the key to building your brand. Break out of your routine to make way for innovation and meaningful change. Hear Levin Papantonio Rafferty’s Mike Papantonio and Brian Barr discuss the counter-intuitive ways every lawyer can build a legacy. |
|
Cristal 6 |
9:30 am |
Paralegal Case Updates: CPAP, Social Media Addiction, and Tepezza |
|
Avignon 2 |
10:15 am |
Morning BreakCo-sponsored by Bespoke Capital Consulting |
Exhibit Hall | |
10:30 am |
A Paralegal’s Guide to Legal Writing: 5 Things You Need to Know |
|
Avignon 2 |
11:15 am |
Becoming the Indispensable Paralegal: 5 Proven Strategies to Advance Your Paralegal Career |
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Avignon 2 |
12:00 pm |
Wednesday Paralegal Skills Track Adjourns |
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12:15 pm |
Luncheon Featuring the 2023 Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Interview & Performance by John FogertyCo-sponsored by Broughton Partners |
Cristal 6 | |
4:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION – A Paralegal’s Guide to Preparing for Trial: Paraquat 2023 |
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Bandol 1 |
5:00 pm |
Paralegal Happy HourCo-sponsored by Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs |
Bandol Foyer | |
6:00 pm |
Networking Cocktail ReceptionCo-sponsored by Exults |
Exhibit Hall | |
6:45 pm |
Evening Entertainment with Comedian Sebastian ManiscalcoCo-sponsored by Exults |
Cristal 6 |
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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2:00 pm |
Unfair Competition and Lanham Act Class ActionsThis session will review the current climate for class actions brought pursuant to the Lanham Act, including what claims are actionable pursuant to the Act, standing, and other requirements of the law. |
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Avignon 2 |
2:30 pm |
Certification in Injury CasesThis session will cover strategies to secure class certification in the personal injury setting and ways to make the certification appellate proof, with specific case examples. |
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Avignon 2 |
3:00 pm |
Quick Case Update |
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Avignon 2 |
3:05 pm |
The Post-Class Certification Underworld: Survival of the Fittest
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|
Avignon 2 |
3:35 pm |
Quick Case Update |
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Avignon 2 |
3:40 pm |
Using the 30(b)(6) Deposition to Strengthen Privilege and Sanctions MotionsThe 30(b)(6) deposition is a powerful tool most often used to lock down facts and liability. But it is also one of the most effective ways to flesh out privilege challenges and support sanctions motions, especially in complex cases. This presentation will discuss concrete ways you can leverage your 30(b)(6) deposition to elicit testimony that supports your affirmative motions practice. |
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Avignon 2 |
4:10 pm |
Updates in Crypto Currency Litigation |
|
Avignon 2 |
4:40 pm |
Winning in the Court of Public Opinion: the Role of PR in Class Actions and Mass Torts |
|
Avignon 2 |
4:55 pm |
Wednesday Class Actions Track Adjourns |
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5:30 pm |
Networking Cocktail ReceptionCo-sponsored by Exults |
Exhibit Hall | |
6:45 pm |
Evening Entertainment with Comedian Sebastian ManiscalcoCo-sponsored by Exults |
Cristal 6 |
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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2:00 pm |
Five Essential Trial Skills Every Attorney Should Have |
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Avignon 1 |
2:45 pm |
How to Win the "Un-Winnable" Case and Get the Best Result for Your Client |
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Avignon 1 |
3:30 pm |
Getting Ready for Trial with Your Paralegal |
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Avignon 1 |
4:00 pm |
Giving a Winning Opening in a Mass Tort Trial vs. a Single Event Trial |
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Avignon 1 |
4:45 pm |
Five Strategies for Your Next Corporate Representative Deposition in Mass Torts |
|
Avignon 1 |
5:30 pm |
Trial Skills in Mass Torts Track Adjourns |
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5:30 pm |
Networking Cocktail ReceptionCo-sponsored by Exults |
Exhibit Hall | |
6:45 pm |
Evening Entertainment with Comedian Sebastian ManiscalcoCo-sponsored by Exults |
Cristal 6 |
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
---|---|---|---|
7:30 am |
Registration |
Convention Lounge | |
7:30 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
Avize 1 | |
8:00 am |
Continental BreakfastCo-sponsored by Consumer Attorney Marketing Group |
Exhibit Hall | |
8:30 am |
Women in Legal Leadership Breakfast and Panel DiscussionCo-sponsored by A Case for Women, Grant & Eisenhofer, KBA Attorneys, and Milestone |
|
Bandol 1 |
8:30 am |
Tepezza Litigation Update |
|
Cristal 6 |
9:00 am |
Exactech Hip, Knee, and Ankle Recall Litigation Update |
|
Cristal 6 |
9:30 am |
Valsartan Litigation Update |
|
Cristal 6 |
9:30 am |
BREAKOUT SESSION – When You're Out of Office: Ethics Rules Relating to Attorneys' Family and Personal Circumstances |
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Cristal 5 |
10:00 am |
Talc Litigation Update |
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Cristal 6 |
10:30 am |
Morning Break: Bloody Mary & Mimosa BarCo-sponsored by Western Alliance Bank |
Exhibit Hall | |
10:45 am |
Human Trafficking Litigation Update |
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Cristal 6 |
11:00 am |
BREAKOUT SESSION – Status of Mass Tort Bankruptcies: From Johnson & Johnson to Asbestos to 3M |
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Cristal 3 |
11:15 am |
Sexual Assault Litigation Update |
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Cristal 6 |
11:45 am |
Tylenol and Autism Litigation Update |
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Cristal 6 |
12:15 pm |
Elmiron Litigation Update |
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Cristal 6 |
12:30 pm |
Boxed LunchesCo-sponsored by Broughton Partners |
Broughton Partners Booth in the Exhibit Hall | |
12:45 pm |
Hernia Mesh Litigation Update |
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Cristal 6 |
1:15 pm |
Allergan Litigation Update |
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Cristal 6 |
1:45 pm |
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Litigation Update |
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Cristal 6 |
2:15 pm |
Quick Hits on Mass Tort Projects
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|
Cristal 6 |
2:45 pm |
Conference Adjourns |
Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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8:30 am |
Women in Legal Leadership Breakfast and Panel DiscussionCo-sponsored by A Case for Women, Grant & Eisenhofer, KBA Attorneys, and Milestone |
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Bandol 1 |
9:45 am |
Paralegal Case Updates: Camp Lejeune, 3M Earplugs, and Chemical Hair Straightener |
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Avignon 2 |
10:30 am |
Morning Break: Bloody Mary & Mimosa BarCo-sponsored by Western Alliance Bank |
Exhibit Hall | |
10:45 am |
Working with Style: 5 MORE Ways to Create Efficiencies by Formatting Word Documents with Style |
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Avignon 2 |
11:30 am |
Creating Efficiencies and Increasing Client Satisfaction with Case Status |
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Avignon 2 |
12:00 pm |
Thursday Paralegal Skills Track Adjourns |
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12:30 pm |
Boxed LunchesCo-sponsored by Broughton Partners |
Broughton Partners Booth in the Exhibit Hall | |
2:45 pm |
Conference Adjourns |