TLMT O'AHU 2026 is a conference dedicated to addressing the most pressing issues in complex litigation, particularly focusing on mass torts and class actions. Organized by TLMT, a nonprofit organization committed to advancing mass torts and class actions, the event aims to foster candid discussions between judges, plaintiff attorneys, and defense attorneys.
The conference will feature substantive Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programming, offering attendees the opportunity to earn CLE credits while engaging in meaningful conversations. The agenda includes sessions on bellwether strategy, early case vetting, the impact of missed deadlines, and the influence of artificial intelligence on litigation. These discussions are designed to provide practical perspectives and strategies that can be applied in current cases.
Attendees can also participate in various networking opportunities and activities, such as a 9-hole golf tournament, an annual pickleball tournament, a sound healing journey, and sunrise mindfulness and movement sessions. The event will be held at The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay, located on O’ahu's North Shore, providing a picturesque setting for both professional and social interactions.
This conference is ideal for judges, plaintiff attorneys, and defense attorneys involved in mass torts and class actions who are seeking to enhance their understanding of complex litigation issues and build professional relationships in a collaborative environment.
Speakers(21)
Abbe R. Gluck
Professor at Yale Law School
Alfred M. Rankin Professor of Law and founding Faculty Director of the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy at Yale Law School.
Amber L. Schubert
Of Counsel Attorney at Aylstock Witkin Kreis & Overholtz PLC
Leads the firm’s Data Breach & Privacy Subdivision, representing clients in data-breach and consumer-privacy litigation.
Anand Agneshwar
Partner at Arnold & Porter
Brad Brian
Chair at Munger Tolles & Olson
Brian Fitzpatrick
Professor at Vanderbilt University
Researches class action litigation, federal courts, judicial selection, and constitutional law.
Brian Stekloff
Partner at Wilkinson Stekloff LLP
A go-to first-chair trial lawyer who has tried more than 30 cases to verdict before juries across the country.
Christopher Chorba
Co-chair at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Class Actions Practice Group
David Matthews
Founder at Matthews & Associates
Specializes in personal injury, employment, civil rights, and complex litigation.
Don Beshada
Co-founder & CEO at Covalynt
Eric Rumánek
Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke
A first-chair trial attorney dedicated to helping clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and health care sectors manage risk.
Joseph A. Zirkman
Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Scouting America
Brings over 30 years of experience serving as general counsel for both public and private companies.
Judge Carolyn Kuhl
Judge at California Superior Court
Served in various roles at Bet Tzedek Legal Services and appointed to the Superior Court in 2000.
Judge Robert Kirsch
Judge at New Jersey Superior Court
Presided over juvenile delinquency matters and initiated a statewide juvenile re-entry program.
Kenneth Byrd
Partner at Lieff Cabraser
Kimberly Branscome
Partner at Paul | Weiss
La’Verne Woods
Partner at Phelps Dunbar LLP
With more than 25 years of experience, focuses on mass tort litigation, premises liability, medical negligence, and commercial litigation.
Manuel F. Cachan
Partner at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
Litigation; Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation.
Mark S. Cheffo
Partner at Dechert LLP
Co-chair of Dechert’s global litigation practice with extensive experience in complex product liability, insurance, and mass torts litigation.
Michael C. Andolina
Partner at White & Case
Ryan O’Neil
Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke
Represents life sciences, health care, and consumer products companies in complex litigation.
Sean P. Fahey
Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke
Chair of the Health Care & Life Sciences Department with extensive experience in complex multidistrict products liability and health care litigation.
Event Details
- Date
- November 9-12, 2026
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 O'ahu, United States
- The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay
- Pricing
- From $519 per night
- Audience
- Judges, plaintiff attorneys, defense attorneys
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
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