MTMP Fall 2026 Seminar Agenda
* Agenda subject to change
ALL SESSION TIMES ARE IN LOCAL (LAS VEGAS) TIME
- October 12 Monday
- October 13 Tuesday
- October 14 Wednesday
- October 15 Thursday
- All Dates
- Building a Mass Tort Law Firm
- Nuts & Bolts of Mass Torts
- Trial Skills
- Paralegal College Skills
- Mass Tort Projects
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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| 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. |
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| 12:45 pm |
Meadow Golf Tour – MTMP Outing12:45pm – 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 |
Bali Hai Golf Club – Las Vegas Strip | |
| 3:00 pm |
MTMP Pre-Registration3:00pm – 5:00pm Stop by MTMP Registration to check in, pick up your badge, and grab your Welcome Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors. |
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| 6:00 pm |
The MTMP Music, Mix & Mingle Cocktail PartyCo-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 |
| 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. |
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| 12:45 pm |
Meadow Golf Tour – MTMP Outing12:45pm – 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 |
Bali Hai Golf Club – Las Vegas Strip | |
| 3:00 pm |
MTMP Pre-Registration3:00pm – 5:00pm Stop by MTMP Registration to check in, pick up your badge, and grab your Welcome Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors. |
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| 6:00 pm |
The MTMP Music, Mix & Mingle Cocktail PartyCo-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 |
| 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. |
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| 12:45 pm |
Meadow Golf Tour – MTMP Outing12:45pm – 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 |
Bali Hai Golf Club – Las Vegas Strip | |
| 3:00 pm |
MTMP Pre-Registration3:00pm – 5:00pm Stop by MTMP Registration to check in, pick up your badge, and grab your Welcome Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors. |
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| 6:00 pm |
The MTMP Music, Mix & Mingle Cocktail PartyCo-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 |
| 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. |
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| 12:45 pm |
Meadow Golf Tour – MTMP Outing12:45pm – 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 |
Bali Hai Golf Club – Las Vegas Strip | |
| 3:00 pm |
MTMP Pre-Registration3:00pm – 5:00pm Stop by MTMP Registration to check in, pick up your badge, and grab your Welcome Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors. |
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| 6:00 pm |
The MTMP Music, Mix & Mingle Cocktail PartyCo-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 |
| 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. |
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| 12:45 pm |
Meadow Golf Tour – MTMP Outing12:45pm – 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 |
Bali Hai Golf Club – Las Vegas Strip | |
| 3:00 pm |
MTMP Pre-Registration3:00pm – 5:00pm Stop by MTMP Registration to check in, pick up your badge, and grab your Welcome Bag filled with goodies from our sponsors. |
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| 6:00 pm |
The MTMP Music, Mix & Mingle Cocktail PartyCo-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 |
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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| 7:30 am |
Registration |
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| 7:30 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 7:30 am |
Buffet Breakfast |
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| 8:30 am |
Building a Mass Tort Law Firm Track BeginsCo-sponsored by Expert Radiology More Sessions Coming Soon. |
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| 10:15 am |
Building a Mass Tort Law Firm: Morning BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 12:15 pm |
Buffet Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 2:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION: Asbestos in 2026: Where Is the Litigation Heading Now? |
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| 3:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION: Co-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team |
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| 3:15 pm |
Building a Mass Tort Law Firm: Afternoon BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 4:00 pm |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 4:30 pm |
Building a Mass Tort Law Firm Track Adjourns |
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| 6:00 pm |
The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the BellagioCo-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 |
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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| 7:30 am |
Registration |
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| 7:30 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 7:30 am |
Buffet Breakfast |
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| 8:30 am |
Nuts & Bolts Track BeginsCo-sponsored by Grant & Eisenhofer |
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| 8:45 am |
Welcome Remarks |
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| 8:45 am |
How You Pick a Mass Tort |
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| 9:15 am |
Building Strong Referral Relationships: Working Together to Better Serve Clients |
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| 9:45 am |
Preparing a Mass Tort Client for Deposition |
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| 10:30 am |
Nuts and Bolts: Morning BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 10:45 am |
What Happens After a Settlement? Managing the Cases That Are Left Over |
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| 11:15 am |
Case Acquisition Strategies for Mass Tort Projects - What's New?Additional Speakers TBD |
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| 12:00 pm |
Preemption - Most Recent SCOTUS Ruling - Where Do We Go From Here? |
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| 12:15 pm |
Buffet Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 12:30 pm |
Nuts & Bolts Track Adjourns |
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| 2:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION: Asbestos in 2026: Where Is the Litigation Heading Now? |
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| 3:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION: Co-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team |
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| 4:00 pm |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 6:00 pm |
The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the BellagioCo-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 |
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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| 7:30 am |
Registration |
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| 7:30 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 7:30 am |
Buffet Breakfast |
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| 8:30 am |
Trial Skills Track BeginsCo-sponsored by Filevine |
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| 8:30 am |
Welcome RemarksOpening remarks and overview of the Trial Skills Track |
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| 8:45 am |
Building the Theme of the Case from Day OnePractical methods for developing themes and preparing the case around those themes from intake through verdict. |
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| 9:15 am |
From A Complex Litigation to “A Simple Case”Speakers TBD Learn how to simplify you case from the trial lawyer on the cutting edge of the most complicated litigations for decades. Preparing your case for concise jury consumption. |
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| 9:45 am |
Outside-the-Box Approaches Leading to a Successful Verdict |
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| 10:30 am |
Trial Skills: Morning BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 10:30 am |
Topic TBD |
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| 11:00 am |
Cross-Examination Techniques that Win CasesStrategies for witness preparation, preserving testimony, and using depositions at trial. |
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| 11:45 am |
Visuals for the WinLearn 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. |
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| 12:30 pm |
Buffet Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 1:45 pm |
Claiming Credibility: Opening Statements That Win the CaseLearn the dos and, more importantly, the don’ts that win you case in your first impact with your newly impaneled jury. |
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| 2:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION: Asbestos in 2026: Where Is the Litigation Heading Now? |
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| 2:15 pm |
Topic TBD |
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| 3:00 pm |
Trial Skills: Afternoon BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 3:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION: Co-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team |
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| 3:15 pm |
Preparing and Taking Effective Expert DepositionsTechniques for attacking expert testimony and neutralizing common defense arguments. |
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| 4:00 pm |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 4:00 pm |
Presentation of Your PlaintiffMethods for proving damages and connecting emotionally with jurors without overreaching. |
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| 4:30 pm |
Topic TBDAdditional Speakers TBD |
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| 5:15 pm |
Trial Skills Track Adjourns |
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| 6:00 pm |
The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the BellagioCo-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 |
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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| 7:30 am |
Registration |
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| 7:30 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 7:30 am |
Buffet Breakfast |
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| 8:30 am |
Paralegal Skills Track BeginsCo-sponsored by Simply Convert |
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| 8:30 am |
Non-English Client CommunicationLearn practical strategies for overcoming language and cultural barriers to communicate more effectively with clients and provide compassionate, client-centered support. |
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| 9:15 am |
Strategic Support: The Paralegal's Role in DepositionsHow paralegals play a critical role in deposition preparation, organization, and support to help attorneys build stronger cases and achieve successful outcomes. |
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| 10:00 am |
Developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Creating Efficient and Consistent Workflows for Your Team or Firm |
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| 10:15 am |
Paralegal College Skills: Morning BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 11:00 am |
Preparing the Bellwether Client for Trial |
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| 11:45 am |
eDiscovery and Your Client's Social Media PresenceAdditional Speakers TBD |
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| 12:30 pm |
Buffet Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 1:15 pm |
Evidence Authentication: AI, Document Sourcing, and Best Practices for AdmissibilityAdditional Speakers TBD |
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| 2:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION: Asbestos in 2026: Where Is the Litigation Heading Now? |
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| 2:00 pm |
Thriving in a Fast-Paced Office: Time Management, Prioritization, Multitasking & Working Under PressureLearn practical strategies for managing competing priorities, staying organized, and thriving in the fast-paced environment of a mass tort practice. |
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| 2:45 pm |
Mastering a New Mass Tort Docket: Strategies for Managing High-Volume Client Intake and Case Organization |
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| 3:00 pm |
BREAKOUT SESSION: Co-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team |
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| 3:30 pm |
Paralegal College Skills: Afternoon BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 4:00 pm |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 4:00 pm |
Handling PFS Deficiencies: Best Practices and Effective Resolution Strategies |
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| 4:45 pm |
Paralegal Skills Track Adjourns |
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| 6:00 pm |
The MTMP Gala: Under the Stars at the BellagioCo-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 |
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 am |
Registration |
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| 7:30 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 7:30 am |
Buffet Breakfast |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 9:00 am |
Paralegal Skills Track BeginsCo-sponsored by Simply Convert |
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| 9:00 am |
Snapchat: Just One of the New Digital Child Predators |
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| 10:00 am |
Paralegal College Skills: Morning BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 10:30 am |
MTMP Paralegal Certification ProgramThe 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. |
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| 11:00 am |
Effective Legal Writing & Drafting: Clarity, Accuracy, Readability, and Conciseness in Motions & Correspondence |
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| 11:45 am |
Understanding Your Attorney’s Work Style: Building Stronger Attorney–Paralegal Communication and CollaborationLearn how to recognize and adapt to different attorney work styles to strengthen communication, improve collaboration, and build a more effective attorney–paralegal partnership. |
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| 12:30 pm |
MTMP Awards Luncheon & Performance by Vince GillCo-sponsored by Broughton Partners |
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| 2:45 pm |
Building and Maintaining Strong Relationships with Referral Partners and Referral Firm ParalegalsDiscover strategies for building and maintaining strong relationships with referral partners and referral firm paralegals to improve communication, strengthen collaboration, and drive successful case outcomes. |
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| 3:30 pm |
Session TBDSpeaker TBD |
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| 3:45 pm |
Paralegal College Skills: Afternoon BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 4:00 pm |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 4:00 pm |
Reading and Organizing Medical Records: Strategies for Effective Review and Case Understanding |
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| 4:45 pm |
Ethical Essentials: Understanding the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) |
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| 5:30 pm |
Paralegal Skills Track Adjourns |
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| 5:45 pm |
Conversations and Cocktails: The MTMP Networking ReceptionThis 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 |
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| 7:30 am |
Registration |
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| 7:30 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 7:30 am |
Buffet Breakfast |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 8:30 am |
Mass Tort Projects Track Begins |
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| 8:30 am |
Olympus Scopes LitigationAdditional Speakers TBD |
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| 9:00 am |
Snapchat: Just One of the New Digital Child Predators |
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| 10:00 am |
The State of MDLs Across the Country - Outlook for 2026 and Onward |
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| 10:45 am |
Mass Tort Projects: Morning BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 11:00 am |
Navigating the New Mass Tort Landscape: Tech, Finance, and Capitalizing on Rule 16.1
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| 12:00 pm |
Depo Provera Litigation Update: Daubert/702 and General Causation Update, Looking Towards the December TrialAdditional Speakers TBD |
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| 12:30 pm |
MTMP Awards Luncheon & Performance by Vince GillCo-sponsored by Broughton Partners |
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| 2:30 pm |
GLP 1 Litigation Update: MDL 3163 (NAION) – MDL 3094 (GI) – State Court TracksAdditional Speakers TBD
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| 3:00 pm |
Roblox Litigation UpdateAdditional Speakers TBD |
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| 3:30 pm |
Mass Tort Projects: Afternoon BreakCo-sponsored by National Record Retrieval |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 3:45 pm |
Dupixent Litigation Update: JPML Decision and the Future of CTCL ClaimsAdditional 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. |
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| 4:00 pm |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 4:15 pm |
New Emerging Drinking Water Contaminant 1,4-Dioxane |
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| 4:45 pm |
Social Media Addiction Litigation Update |
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| 5:15 pm |
Talc Litigation Update
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| 5:45 pm |
Mass Tort Projects Track Adjourns |
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| 5:45 pm |
Conversations and Cocktails: The MTMP Networking ReceptionThis 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 |
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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| 7:30 am |
Registration |
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| 7:30 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 7:30 am |
Buffet Breakfast |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 8:30 am |
Women in Legal Leadership BreakfastCo-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team |
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| 9:45 am |
Paralegal Skills Track BeginsCo-sponsored by Simply Convert |
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| 9:45 am |
Managing the Many Relationships of a Mass Tort Paralegal: Clients, Attorneys, Colleagues, Referral Partners, and the CourtsLearn practical strategies for effectively managing relationships with clients, attorneys, colleagues, referral partners, and the courts to strengthen communication, collaboration, and overall case success. |
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| 10:00 am |
Morning Break: Bloody Mary & Mimosa BarCo-sponsored by Tavrn.ai |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 10:45 am |
The Use of AI in Settlement Administration |
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| 11:15 am |
Standing Out in the Legal Community: Career Growth and Advancement for ParalegalsDiscover practical strategies to grow your career, expand your professional network, and stand out in the legal community. |
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| 12:00 pm |
Working Lunch — Boxed Lunches ProvidedCo-sponsored by Business Funding Group |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 2:30 pm |
Conference Adjourns |
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) | Location |
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| 7:30 am |
Registration |
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| 7:30 am |
Friends of Bill W. Meeting |
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| 7:30 am |
Buffet Breakfast |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 8:30 am |
Women in Legal Leadership BreakfastCo-sponsored by Edward Jones Cosentino Wealth Management Team |
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| 8:30 am |
Mass Tort Projects Track Begins |
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| 8:30 am |
MultiPlan MDL: Inside the Antitrust Litigation & Health Insurance Industry Price-FixingThis 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. |
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| 9:00 am |
Ethical Issues in Mass Tort LitigaitonAdditional Speakers TBD |
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| 10:00 am |
Morning Break: Bloody Mary & Mimosa BarCo-sponsored by Tavrn.ai |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 10:15 am |
Suboxone Project Update |
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| 10:15 am |
Breakout: Rideshare Sexual Assault - Update on Uber/Lyft Litigation |
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| 11:00 am |
Video Game Addiction Case Developments - School District Litigation |
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| 11:30 am |
Sports Betting Apps and Youth Addiction: Emerging LitigationAdditional Speakers TBD |
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| 12:00 pm |
Working Lunch — Boxed Lunches ProvidedCo-sponsored by Business Funding Group |
Exhibit Hall | |
| 12:00 pm |
AI Chatbot Assisted Harms Case UdpateAdditional Speakers TBD |
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| 1:00 pm |
From Beauty to Liability: Understanding the Hair Relaxer LitigationAdditional Speakers TBD |
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| 1:30 pm |
Mass Tort Rundown – Latest Developments on Key Cases
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| 2:30 pm |
Conference Adjourns |