2026 Chicago Judicial Valuation Conference
by University of Chicago Law School's Center on Law and Finance
The Chicago Judicial Valuation Conference is a two-day event organized by the University of Chicago Law School's Center on Law and Finance. It brings together academics, practitioners, and judges to examine and evaluate current valuation practices in financial litigation.
The conference addresses the challenges courts face in applying financial models of valuation, as well as the misaligned incentives of parties and experts. Key topics include asset valuation in merger appraisals, bankruptcy proceedings, and financial transaction litigation. The event aims to explore solutions to these issues and discuss fundamental principles and practices of judicial valuation.
Attendees can expect a series of panel discussions featuring leading experts in the field. The conference provides a platform for networking opportunities among professionals interested in the intersection of law and finance.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, financial analysts, and scholars who deal with asset valuation in legal contexts. It offers valuable insights into the complexities of judicial valuation and practical solutions to common challenges.
Speakers(32)
Alexandra Schwarzman
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Alexandra Schwarzman is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Amir Sufi
Professor at University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Amir Sufi is a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Andrew C. Baker
Professor at UC Berkeley School of Law
Andrew C. Baker is a professor at UC Berkeley School of Law.
Andrew Granato
Professor at Yale School of Management
Andrew Granato is a professor at the Yale School of Management.
Anthony J. Casey
Donald M. Ephraim Professor of Law and Economics, Faculty Director, Center on Law and Finance at University of Chicago Law School
Anthony J. Casey is the Donald M. Ephraim Professor of Law and Economics and Faculty Director of the Center on Law and Finance at the University of Chicago Law School.
Ben Iverson
Professor at Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management
Ben Iverson is a professor at Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Management.
Christopher Catalano
Managing Director at Burford Capital
Christopher Catalano is a managing director at Burford Capital.
Christopher Hagale
Principal at Lake Whillans
Christopher Hagale is a principal at Lake Whillans.
David C. Smith
Professor at University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce
David C. Smith is a professor at the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.
Douglas Baird
Professor at University of Chicago Law School
Douglas Baird is a professor at the University of Chicago Law School.
Edith Hotchkiss
Professor at Boston College Carroll School of Management
Edith Hotchkiss is a professor at Boston College's Carroll School of Management.
Gregory Pesce
Partner at White & Case LLP
Gregory Pesce is a partner at White & Case LLP.
James H. M. Sprayregen
Managing Director at Hilco Global
James H. M. Sprayregen is a managing director at Hilco Global.
Jessica S. Li
Professor at University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Jessica S. Li is a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
John Skakun
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
John Skakun is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP.
Joon Hyug Chung
Professor at Seoul National University School of Law
Joon Hyug Chung is a professor at Seoul National University School of Law.
Judge Marvin Isgur
Judge at U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
Judge Marvin Isgur serves on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Judge Meredith S. Grabill
Judge at U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Judge Meredith S. Grabill serves on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Judge Michael B. Slade
Judge at U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Judge Michael B. Slade serves on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Judge Young Seok Kim
Judge at Changwon District Court Tongyeong Branch, South Korea
Judge Young Seok Kim serves on the Changwon District Court Tongyeong Branch in South Korea.
Justice Chris Sontchi
International Judge at Singapore International Commercial Court
Justice Chris Sontchi serves as an international judge on the Singapore International Commercial Court.
Justice Christopher S. Sontchi
International Judge at Singapore International Commercial Court
Justice Christopher S. Sontchi serves as an International Judge on the Singapore International Commercial Court.
Justice Linda Chan
Judge at Court of First Instance of the High Court, Hong Kong
Justice Linda Chan serves as a judge on the Court of First Instance of the High Court in Hong Kong.
Kathryn E. Spier
Professor at Harvard Law School
Kathryn E. Spier is a professor at Harvard Law School.
Kyle J. Kimpler
Partner at Paul, Weiss
Kyle J. Kimpler is a partner at Paul, Weiss.
Michael Simkovic
Professor at USC Gould School of Law
Michael Simkovic is a professor at USC Gould School of Law.
Paul Zurek
Principal at Cornerstone Research
Paul Zurek is a principal at Cornerstone Research.
Robert J. Stark
Partner at Brown Rudnick
Robert J. Stark is a partner at Brown Rudnick.
Sebastiaan van den Berg
Partner at RESOR, Netherlands
Sebastiaan van den Berg is a partner at RESOR in the Netherlands.
Stephen L. Iacovo
Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP
Stephen L. Iacovo is a partner at Ropes & Gray LLP.
William H. J. Hubbard
Deputy Dean, Clifton R. Musser Professor of Law and Economics at University of Chicago Law School
William H. J. Hubbard is the Deputy Dean and Clifton R. Musser Professor of Law and Economics at the University of Chicago Law School.
Young Soo Jang
Professor at Penn State University Smeal College of Business
Young Soo Jang is a professor at Penn State University's Smeal College of Business.
Event Details
- Date
- March 19-20, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Gleacher Center, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, financial analysts, and scholars interested in asset valuation in legal contexts.
- CLE Credits
- 9.0 Illinois MCLE general credit hours