The Fourth Civil Justice Reform Summit, held on February 25-26, 2016, at the Cable Center on the University of Denver campus, was organized by IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System. This event aimed to unite federal and state court judges, court administrators, attorneys, academics, and system users to strategize the future of civil justice reform.
The summit addressed the challenges of implementing recent federal rule amendments and anticipated state-level recommendations. Discussions focused on creating a just, speedy, and inexpensive civil justice system, emphasizing the importance of effective implementation to achieve meaningful change.
While specific details about networking opportunities, expo halls, or notable speakers are not provided, the event featured a diverse group of distinguished faculty and participants. The program included various sessions and discussions aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in civil justice reform.
The summit was designed for legal professionals, including judges, attorneys, and court administrators, as well as academics and system users interested in advancing civil justice reform. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with peers, share insights, and contribute to shaping the future of the civil justice system.
Speakers(23)
Hon. Carolyn Kuhl
Presiding Judge at Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, CA
Hon. Carolyn Kuhl serves as the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, CA.
Hon. Colin L. Campbell (Ret.)
Retired Judge at Amicus Chambers
Hon. Colin L. Campbell (Ret.) is a retired judge affiliated with Amicus Chambers.
Hon. Craig B. Shaffer
Magistrate Judge at U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Hon. Craig B. Shaffer serves as a Magistrate Judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
Hon. David G. Campbell
District Judge at U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Hon. David G. Campbell serves as a District Judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Hon. Janice Davidson (Ret.)
Retired Judge at Colorado Court of Appeals
Hon. Janice Davidson (Ret.) is a retired judge from the Colorado Court of Appeals.
Hon. Jerome B. Abrams
District Judge at First Judicial District of Minnesota
Hon. Jerome B. Abrams is a District Judge in the First Judicial District of Minnesota.
Hon. John G. Koeltl
District Judge at U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Hon. John G. Koeltl serves as a District Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Hon. Lee H. Rosenthal
Chief Judge at U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Hon. Lee H. Rosenthal is the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Hon. Master Steven Whitaker (Ret.)
Retired Judge at England and Wales Judiciary
Hon. Master Steven Whitaker (Ret.) is a retired judge from the England and Wales Judiciary.
Hon. Seiu Kin Lee
Judge at Singapore Judiciary
Hon. Seiu Kin Lee is a judge in the Singapore Judiciary.
Hon. Thomas A. Balmer
Chief Justice at Oregon Supreme Court
Hon. Thomas A. Balmer serves as the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court.
Jennie Lee Anderson
Attorney at Andrus Anderson LLP
Jennie Lee Anderson is an attorney at Andrus Anderson LLP.
John Barkett
Attorney at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
John Barkett is an attorney at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP.
Laura A. Briggs
Clerk at U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Laura A. Briggs is the Clerk of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Paul C. Saunders
Attorney at Saunders & Walker, P.A.
Paul C. Saunders is an attorney at Saunders & Walker, P.A.
Sherri R. Carter
Executive Officer/Clerk at Los Angeles Superior Court
Sherri R. Carter is the Executive Officer/Clerk of the Los Angeles Superior Court.
Stephen D. Susman
Attorney at Susman Godfrey LLP
Stephen D. Susman is an attorney at Susman Godfrey LLP.
Steven S. Gensler
Professor at University of Oklahoma College of Law
Steven S. Gensler is a Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Law.
Tania Sourdin
Professor at University of Newcastle, Australia
Tania Sourdin is a Professor at the University of Newcastle in Australia.
Thomas Y. Allman
Senior Vice President and General Counsel (Ret.) at BASF Corporation
Thomas Y. Allman is the retired Senior Vice President and General Counsel of BASF Corporation.
William A. Rossbach
Attorney at Rossbach Law, P.C.
William A. Rossbach is an attorney at Rossbach Law, P.C.
William C. Hubbard
Attorney at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
William C. Hubbard is an attorney at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP.
William P. Butterfield
Attorney at Hausfeld LLP
William P. Butterfield is an attorney at Hausfeld LLP.
Event Details
- Date
- February 25-26, 2016
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Denver, United States
- The Cable Center, University of Denver
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including judges, attorneys, court administrators, academics, and system users interested in civil justice reform.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Not specified