The 5th Annual Class Action Money and Ethics Conference convened class-action professionals from diverse disciplines to explore the economic and ethical dimensions of class actions. The event featured prominent speakers from both sides of the Atlantic, including representatives from Hausfeld, a leading global litigation law firm.
On June 29, Hausfeld's Global Managing Partner, Brent Landau, participated in a panel titled "Ethics: Fee-Sharing, Litigation Funding, and Class Actions." The discussion addressed the implications of Rule 5.4 of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which generally prohibits lawyers from sharing fees with non-lawyers. Panelists examined how this rule affects various financing methods for class actions, the amendments some jurisdictions are making to allow greater flexibility, and the role of courts in reviewing litigation funding arrangements.
The following day, June 30, Lucy Rigby, a London Partner and competition specialist at Hausfeld, joined a panel to discuss "Class Actions in the UK." The session compared UK and US class action frameworks, highlighted the types of cases being filed in the UK, and provided updates on their current status.
This conference offered valuable insights for legal practitioners, scholars, and professionals involved in class actions, providing a platform to discuss emerging trends, ethical considerations, and jurisdictional differences in class action litigation.
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Speakers(8)
Ann Scott Timmer
Vice Chief Justice at Arizona Supreme Court
Ann Scott Timmer is the Vice Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, with extensive experience in judicial ethics and legal proceedings.
Brent Landau
Global Managing Partner at Hausfeld
Brent Landau is the Global Managing Partner at Hausfeld, specializing in complex litigation and class actions.
Dai Wai Chin Feman
Director at Parabellum Capital LLC
Dai Wai Chin Feman is a Director at Parabellum Capital LLC, overseeing litigation funding and investment strategies.
David Kaplan
Managing Director at BRG
David Kaplan is a Managing Director at BRG, specializing in economic consulting and litigation support.
Lauren McGeever
Director at Epiq
Lauren McGeever is a Director at Epiq, focusing on legal solutions and class action administration.
Liz Lambert
Senior Vice President at Huntington Bank
Liz Lambert serves as Senior Vice President at Huntington Bank, focusing on legal and compliance matters.
Lucy Rigby
Partner at Hausfeld
Lucy Rigby is a Partner at Hausfeld's London office, specializing in competition law and class action litigation.
Robyn Griffin
Vice President at Huntington Bank
Robyn Griffin is Vice President at Huntington Bank, with expertise in financial services and regulatory compliance.
Event Details
- Date
- June 29-30, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, United States
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, scholars, and professionals involved in class actions.