The "Contemporary Issues in Complex Litigation" conference is an annual event organized by the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. This conference brings together judges, academics, and practitioners from across the country to address critical legal questions affecting high-profile litigation. The 2026 conference is scheduled for Friday, April 10, at Lincoln Hall within the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.
Key topics for the 2026 conference include the role of artificial intelligence in complex litigation, injunctive relief class actions, mass tort resolution, and challenges faced by in-house lawyers. Sessions will feature esteemed panelists such as Judge Robin L. Rosenberg of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and legal experts from firms like Sidley Austin LLP and Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
The conference offers ample networking opportunities, including a continental breakfast and breaks between sessions, allowing attendees to engage with peers and industry leaders. Notable speakers include Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and legal scholars from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
This event is ideal for legal professionals involved in complex litigation, including attorneys, judges, and in-house counsel. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current challenges and emerging trends in complex litigation, enhancing their professional knowledge and practice.
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Speakers(25)
Adam Hoeflich
Partner at Bartlit Beck LLP
Adam Hoeflich is a partner at Bartlit Beck LLP in Chicago, focusing on complex litigation and legal ethics.
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 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.
Brennan Torregrossa
General Counsel - U.S. Commercial & Senior Vice President - Litigation and Investigations at GSK plc
Brennan Torregrossa is the General Counsel for U.S. Commercial and Senior Vice President for Litigation and Investigations at GSK plc in Philadelphia.
Christopher Seeger
Partner at SeegerWeiss LLP
Christopher Seeger is a partner at SeegerWeiss LLP in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, specializing in mass tort litigation.
Daniel W. Linna Jr.
Director of Law and Technology Initiatives and Senior Lecturer at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Daniel Linna Jr. is the Director of Law and Technology Initiatives and a Senior Lecturer at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.
David Gordon
Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
David Gordon is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, focusing on complex litigation matters.
Donald LeGower
Senior Vice President - Litigation, Government Investigations, Employment, and Policy Law at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Donald LeGower is the Senior Vice President for Litigation, Government Investigations, Employment, and Policy Law at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
Elaine Golin
Partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Elaine Golin is a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York City, specializing in complex litigation.
Elizabeth J. Cabraser
Partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Elizabeth Cabraser is a partner at Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP in San Francisco, specializing in complex litigation.
Joseph Petrosinelli
Partner at Williams & Connolly LLP
Joseph Petrosinelli is a partner at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, D.C., focusing on complex litigation.
Karen Dunn
Partner at Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP
Karen Dunn is a partner at Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP in Washington, D.C., focusing on complex litigation.
Kristen Fournier
Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kristen Fournier is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York City, specializing in mass tort litigation.
Matthew Stennes
Associate Chief Legal Officer at Mayo Clinic
Matthew Stennes is the Associate Chief Legal Officer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Myriam E. Gilles
Catharine Waugh McCulloch Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Myriam Gilles is the Catharine Waugh McCulloch Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago.
Orran Brown Sr.
Founder at BrownGreer
Orran Brown Sr. is the founder of BrownGreer, a law firm based in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in complex claims administration.
Rebecca Weinstein Bacon
Partner at Bartlit Beck LLP
Rebecca Weinstein Bacon is a partner at Bartlit Beck LLP in Chicago, specializing in complex litigation.
Sergio Campos
Professor of Law, Faculty Director of LLM and Global Programs at Boston College Law School
Sergio Campos is a Professor of Law and Faculty Director of LLM and Global Programs at Boston College Law School in Boston.
Suzette Malveaux
Roger D. Groot Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law
Suzette Malveaux is the Roger D. Groot Professor of Law at Washington and Lee University School of Law in Lexington, Virginia.
The Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly
Judge at United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
The Honorable Matthew F. Kennelly is a Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago.
The Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer
Chief Judge at United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
The Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer is the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago.
The Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr.
Judge at United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
The Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. is a Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and Counselor to Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. in Chicago.
The Honorable Robin L. Rosenberg
Judge at United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
The Honorable Robin L. Rosenberg is a Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and Director of the Federal Judicial Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Tim Macdonald
Legal Director at ACLU of Colorado
Tim Macdonald is the Legal Director at the ACLU of Colorado in Denver.
W. Mark Lanier
Founder at The Lanier Law Firm
W. Mark Lanier is the founder of The Lanier Law Firm in Houston, known for his work in complex litigation and mass torts.
William Dodero
Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Bayer U.S.
William Dodero is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Bayer U.S. in Whippany, New Jersey.
Event Details
- Date
- April 10, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Lincoln Hall, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in complex litigation, including attorneys, judges, and in-house counsel.
- CLE Credits
- Approximately 6.25 general CLE credits in Illinois