The Southeast Complex Litigation Forum is an annual conference dedicated to exploring the latest developments in mass torts, class actions, and whistleblower cases. Organized by the Tennessee Bar Association, this event brings together national litigators to discuss cutting-edge aggregate litigation, including emerging issues involving medical devices, pharmaceutical drugs, and consumer products.
Key topics covered at the forum include the fundamentals of class actions and multi-district litigations, whistleblower cases under the False Claims Act, and practical guidance on identifying and prosecuting mass torts and class action cases. Sessions also delve into current trends and best practices in complex litigation.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in panel discussions, and hear from notable speakers such as Mark Chalos, Tricia Herzfeld, and Josh Burgener. The forum is designed to benefit plaintiffs' lawyers, defense lawyers, and in-house counsel seeking to stay informed on emerging issues and enhance their litigation strategies.
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Speakers(14)
Alistair Newbern
Professor at Vanderbilt Law School
Alistair Newbern runs the Vanderbilt Law School Appellate Litigation Clinic, where students practice before appellate courts on behalf of clients who could not otherwise afford representation. Her research focuses on access to the courts for underrepresented litigants.
Harper Segui
Attorney at Lee Segui Firm
Harper Segui is an attorney at the Lee Segui Firm, focusing on complex litigation, including mass torts and class actions.
Henry Leventis
Partner at Holland & Knight
Henry Leventis is a partner at Holland & Knight, specializing in white-collar defense and government investigations. He has experience in complex litigation and has served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney.
James Bilsborrow
Associate Attorney at Weitz & Luxenberg PC
James Bilsborrow is an associate attorney in the Environmental, Toxic Tort & Consumer Protection group at Weitz & Luxenberg PC. He has been involved in significant cases, including the BP oil spill litigation, where he helped secure medical benefits for victims, and the General Motors ignition-switch defect litigation.
Jennifer Hoekstra
Attorney at Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz, PLLC
Jennifer Hoekstra is an attorney at Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz, PLLC, focusing on mass torts and class actions. She has been involved in significant pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.
Josh Burgener
Attorney at Frost Brown Todd
Josh Burgener is an attorney at Frost Brown Todd, specializing in complex litigation, including class actions and mass torts.
Kenneth Byrd
Partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
Kenneth S. Byrd is a partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, representing consumers in consumer protection cases and individuals in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. He has extensive experience in mass torts and class actions, including tobacco litigation and False Claims Act cases.
Mark Chalos
Partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
Mark Chalos is a partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, specializing in complex litigation, including mass torts and class actions. He has extensive experience in pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.
Rachel Geman
Partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein
Rachel Geman is a partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, focusing on employment and whistleblower litigation. She has represented clients in significant class actions and False Claims Act cases.
Rob McGuire
Acting U.S. Attorney at Middle District of Tennessee
Rob McGuire is the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, with over 90 jury trials to his credit. He has extensive experience in civil litigation and has served as a prosecutor in Nashville for thirteen years.
Ryan Loofbourrow
Attorney at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C.
Ryan Loofbourrow is an attorney at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C., specializing in complex litigation. He has experience in mass torts and class actions.
Sean Martin
Shareholder at Carr Allison
Sean W. Martin is a shareholder in the Chattanooga, Tennessee office of Carr Allison. He has experience in diverse areas of law, including construction, insurance, retail and hospitality, and transportation industries, handling cases involving product liability, professional liability, commercial litigation, and workers’ compensation.
Terrence Reed
Senior Counsel at FedEx Express
Terrence Reed is a Senior Counsel at FedEx Express, specializing in employment law and complex commercial litigation. He has tried cases in various state and federal courts and holds leadership positions in several legal organizations.
Tricia Herzfeld
Partner at Herzfeld, Suetholz, Gastel, Leniski and Wall PLLC
Tricia Herzfeld is a partner at Herzfeld, Suetholz, Gastel, Leniski and Wall PLLC, focusing on complex litigation, including class actions and mass torts.
Event Details
- Date
- September 10, 2021
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States
- Tennessee Bankers Association Training Center
- Pricing
- $200 - $360
- Audience
- Plaintiffs' lawyers, defense lawyers, in-house counsel
- CLE Credits
- 4.5 General Hours