The Class Action Money & Ethics Conference is an annual event dedicated to exploring the complexities of class action litigation, with a particular focus on financial and ethical considerations. Organized by Beard Group, Inc., this conference brings together leading professionals in the field to discuss current trends, challenges, and best practices.
Key topics covered at the conference include strategies for class action litigation, ethical practices within class actions, aligning interests in legal proceedings, and techniques for optimizing outcomes. Attendees can expect insightful presentations from keynote speakers and engaging panel discussions featuring industry experts.
The event offers ample networking opportunities, including an opening night cocktail reception, as well as breakfast and lunch sessions. Notable speakers from previous conferences have included partners from prominent law firms and senior counsel specializing in class action litigation.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, class action litigators, and industry experts seeking to deepen their understanding of class action litigation, stay updated on emerging trends, and connect with peers in the field.
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Speakers(50)
Alexandra Dapolito Dunn
Partner at Baker Botts LLP
Alexandra Dapolito Dunn is a Partner at Baker Botts LLP and former Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.
Alfred "Al" Saikali
Chair, Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice at Shook Hardy Bacon
Alfred "Al" Saikali chairs the Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice at Shook Hardy Bacon, specializing in data breach litigation and compliance.
Ann Scott Timmer
Vice Chief Justice at Arizona Supreme Court
Ann Scott Timmer is the Vice Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, contributing to the state's judicial leadership.
Bonnie Castrey
Expert in Dispute Resolution and Vice President at Board of Trustees of the Huntington Beach Union High School District
Bonnie Castrey is an expert in dispute resolution and serves as Vice President of the Board of Trustees of the Huntington Beach Union High School District.
Brent Landau
Global Managing Partner at Hausfeld
Brent Landau is the Global Managing Partner at Hausfeld and an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
Bryan Heller
Chief Operating Officer at ClaimScore
Bryan Heller serves as the Chief Operating Officer at ClaimScore, overseeing operations related to fraud detection in class action claims.
Christopher Ritchie
Executive Managing Director at Huntington Bank
Christopher Ritchie serves as the Executive Managing Director at Huntington Bank, overseeing strategic initiatives and operations.
Dai Wai Chin Feman
Corporate Counsel at Parabellum Capital LLC
Dai Wai Chin Feman serves as Corporate Counsel at Parabellum Capital LLC, specializing in litigation finance and legal strategy.
David A. Castleman
Partner at Otterbourg P.C.
David Castleman is a Partner at Otterbourg P.C., focusing on bankruptcy and financial restructuring.
David Kaplan
Executive Director & Vice Chairman at Berkeley Research Group
David Kaplan is the Executive Director & Vice Chairman at Berkeley Research Group, focusing on economic consulting.
Denise Scotto, Esq.
Managing Director, Senior Litigation Analyst at Esquire Bank
Denise Scotto is the Managing Director and Senior Litigation Analyst at Esquire Bank, specializing in litigation analysis and legal strategy.
Don Beshada
CEO at ClaimScore
Don Beshada is the CEO of ClaimScore, a company focused on fraud detection and prevention in class action claims.
Dubravka Tosic
Director at Berkeley Research Group
Dubravka Tosic is a Director at Berkeley Research Group, focusing on economic analysis in litigation and regulatory matters.
Ellen Relkin
Practice Group Chair at Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C.
Ellen Relkin is the Practice Group Chair at Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C., leading the firm's defective drugs and devices litigation practice.
Eric Eckhardt
Chief Revenue Officer at Angeion Group
Eric Eckhardt is the Chief Revenue Officer at Angeion Group, specializing in class action administration and settlement services.
Eric J. Troutman
Partner at Squire Patton Boggs LLP
Eric J. Troutman is a Partner at Squire Patton Boggs LLP, specializing in consumer class actions and regulatory compliance.
Etia Rottman Frand, Esq.
VP Litigation Partnerships at Darrow
Etia Rottman Frand serves as the Vice President of Litigation Partnerships at Darrow, focusing on developing and managing litigation partnerships.
Hon. Shelley Chapman (Ret.)
Senior Counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Hon. Shelley Chapman (Ret.) serves as Senior Counsel at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, specializing in bankruptcy law.
James Christie
Partner at Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP
James Christie is a Partner at Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP, specializing in securities litigation and investor protection.
Jeff Klenk
Director at Berkeley Research Group
Jeff Klenk is a Director at Berkeley Research Group, specializing in economic and financial analysis in complex litigation matters.
John Rabiej
Partnering with the James F. Humphreys Complex Litigation Center at George Washington University Law School
John Rabiej collaborates with the James F. Humphreys Complex Litigation Center at George Washington University Law School, focusing on complex litigation issues.
Jonathan Waisnor
Partner & Chair of ADR Practice at Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP
Jonathan Waisnor is a Partner and Chair of the ADR Practice at Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP, focusing on alternative dispute resolution.
Josh Janow
CEO at SMI Aware
Josh Janow is the CEO of SMI Aware, a company specializing in social media intelligence and discovery.
Justin Bernick
Partner at Hogan Lovells US LLP
Justin Bernick is a Partner at Hogan Lovells US LLP, focusing on antitrust litigation and counseling.
Kate Campbell
Partner at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox
Kate Campbell is a Partner at Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, focusing on environmental law and litigation.
Kate M. Baxter-Kauf
Partner at Lockridge Grindal Nauen PLLP
Kate Baxter-Kauf practices in data breach, antitrust law, business litigation, and securities litigation. She is a frequent speaker on data breach and cybersecurity topics at conferences throughout the United States.
Kyle Mason
Managing Director, Legal Services Industry Group at EisnerAmper
Kyle Mason is the Managing Director of the Legal Services Industry Group at EisnerAmper, focusing on financial services for legal professionals.
Lauren McGeever
Director at Epiq Systems
Lauren McGeever is a Director at Epiq Systems, specializing in legal technology solutions.
Lauren Ormsbee
Partner at Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP
Lauren Ormsbee is a Partner at Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP, focusing on securities litigation and class actions.
Liz Lambert
Senior Managing Director at Huntington Bank
Liz Lambert is the Senior Managing Director at Huntington Bank, overseeing financial services and client relations.
Lucy Rigby
Partner at Hausfeld
Lucy Rigby is a Partner at Hausfeld, focusing on competition and consumer law.
Matthew Cain
Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley Law
Matthew Cain is a Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley Law, with expertise in securities law and financial regulation.
Michael McTigue Jr.
Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Michael McTigue Jr. is a Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, focusing on mass arbitration and corporate litigation.
Navan Ward, Jr.
Principal at Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis and Miles, P.C.
Navan Ward, Jr. is a Principal at Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis and Miles, P.C., focusing on mass torts and product liability cases.
Nick Baum
CEO at Tremendous
Nick Baum is the CEO of Tremendous, a platform providing digital payment solutions for class action payouts.
Nicola Chesaites
Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
Nicola Chesaites is a Partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, specializing in complex commercial litigation.
Paige Hansen
Intelligence Analyst at SMI Aware
Paige Hansen is an Intelligence Analyst at SMI Aware, focusing on social media discovery and analysis.
Peggy Daley
Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group
Peggy Daley is a Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group, specializing in forensic investigations.
Rachael Ringer
Partner Co-Head, Distressed Investing at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Rachael Ringer is a Partner and Co-Head of Distressed Investing at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP, focusing on bankruptcy and restructuring.
Raphael Janove
Founder at JANOVE PLLC
Raphael Janove is the Founder of JANOVE PLLC, specializing in arbitration and dispute resolution.
Robin Cantor
Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group
Robin Cantor is a Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group, specializing in environmental and product liability issues.
Robyn Griffin
Senior Managing Director at Huntington Bank
Robyn Griffin is the Senior Managing Director at Huntington Bank, overseeing strategic financial services.
Rose Kohles
Vice President at Huntington Bank
Rose Kohles serves as Vice President at Huntington Bank, focusing on financial operations and client services.
Rosemary Rivas
Partner at Gibbs Law Group, LLP
Rosemary Rivas is a Partner at Gibbs Law Group, LLP, specializing in consumer protection and class action litigation.
Ryan Ellersick
Partner at Zimmerman Reed LLP
Ryan Ellersick is a Partner at Zimmerman Reed LLP, specializing in mass arbitration and consumer protection.
Scott Grzenczyk
Partner at Girard Sharp LLP
Scott Grzenczyk is a Partner at Girard Sharp LLP, specializing in antitrust and consumer protection litigation.
Scott Summy
Head, Environmental Litigation Group at Baron & Budd, P.C.
Scott Summy leads the Environmental Litigation Group at Baron & Budd, P.C., specializing in environmental contamination cases.
Shireen Meer
Director at Berkeley Research Group
Shireen Meer is a Director at Berkeley Research Group, specializing in economic and financial analysis.
Steve Straub
VP of Operations at AB Data
Steve Straub is the Vice President of Operations at AB Data, focusing on class action administration and settlement services.
Tim Kolesk
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Tim Kolesk is a Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, focusing on arbitration and complex litigation.
Event Details
- Date
- June 30, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- The Harmonie Club
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, class action litigators, industry experts
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending