Annual Class Action Law Forum™ 2025 Agenda

Western Alliance Bank's annual Class Action Law Forum (CALF) is held in collaboration with University of San Diego School of Law and directly benefits the Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Fund supporting a USD Law School student in financial need.

Attendees will hear insights and take part in discussions on the most important developments and issues surrounding class actions and mass torts. Our panelists include sitting federal judges and top defense and plaintiffs' attorneys.

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6:00pm

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Annual Class Action Law Forum™ 2025 Agenda

Western Alliance Bank's annual Class Action Law Forum (CALF) is held in collaboration with University of San Diego School of Law and directly benefits the Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Fund supporting a USD Law School student in financial need.

Attendees will hear insights and take part in discussions on the most important developments and issues surrounding class actions and mass torts. Our panelists include sitting federal judges and top defense and plaintiffs' attorneys.

Thursday

,

September

1

6:00pm

–

9:00pm

EDT

RSVP

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Annual Class Action Law Forum™ 2025 Agenda

Western Alliance Bank's annual Class Action Law Forum (CALF) is held in collaboration with University of San Diego School of Law and directly benefits the Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Fund supporting a USD Law School student in financial need.

Attendees will hear insights and take part in discussions on the most important developments and issues surrounding class actions and mass torts. Our panelists include sitting federal judges and top defense and plaintiffs' attorneys.

Thursday

,

September

1

6:00pm

–

9:00pm

EDT

RSVP

Annual Class Action Law Forum™ 2025 Agenda

Western Alliance Bank's annual Class Action Law Forum (CALF) is held in collaboration with University of San Diego School of Law and directly benefits the Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Fund supporting a USD Law School student in financial need.

Attendees will hear insights and take part in discussions on the most important developments and issues surrounding class actions and mass torts. Our panelists include sitting federal judges and top defense and plaintiffs' attorneys.

March 18-20, 2025

University of San Diego School of Law

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice

5998 Alcala Park

San Diego, CA 92110

KEITH F. PARK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This year's Class Action Law Forum registration fees and sponsorship proceeds will directly benefit student scholarships at USD School of Law, specifically, the Keith F. Park Endowed Scholarship Fund in honor of Keith Park and his family. Keith Farmer Park practiced law with Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP in San Diego. Park earned an outstanding reputation as a Securities Class Action lawyers while practicing with Robbins Geller. Prior to his death, Mr. Park generously support student scholars at USD School of Law and his family and friends continue his legacy of support and generosity, It is a distinct privilege to honor Keith Park and the entire Park family through the Class Action Law Forum, annually.

WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Class Action Law Forum registration and sponsorship proceeds directly benefit the Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Fund, supporting a law student at University of San Diego School of Law, who is in financial need and also participates in CALF. The scholarship fund provides law students at USD the financial support they need to focus on their studies and other necessities while on their journey to becoming a practicing attorney. It is a distinct privilege to support the law students at USD.

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I am undoubtedly grateful to Western Alliance Bank for the award I received at the CALF conference. The award provided some relief to the immense financial responsibility that is required of most law students today. Working with CALF introduced me to new possibilities in the legal profession that I did not know existed. It was an honor to partake in a great event and work with amazing professionals.

- Aishat "Liz" Sulaiman '23

2023 Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Recipient

Aishat "Liz" Sulaiman '23

2023 Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Recipient

"I am undoubtedly grateful to Western Alliance Bank for the award I received at the CALF conference. The award provided some relief to the immense financial responsibility that is required of most law students today. Working with CALF introduced me to new possibilities in the legal profession that I did not know existed. It was an honor to partake in a great event and work with amazing professionals."

Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Fund

Class Action Law Forum registration and sponsorship proceeds directly benefit the Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Fund, supporting a law student at University of San Diego School of Law, who is in financial need and also participates in CALF. The scholarship fund provides law students at USD the financial support they need to focus on their studies and other necessities while on their journey to becoming a practicing attorney. It is a distinct privilege to support the law students at USD.

Dina Qubain was the recipient of our 2024 scholarship and also participated in supporting several panels during our Class Action Law Forum.

"Winning the CALF scholarship from Western Alliance Bank means the world to me, especially as I prepare for the bar exam. It not only eases my financial strain but also fuels my determination to succeed. This support is a testament to the incredible community at Western Alliance Bank, and I am committed to giving back and supporting future legal professionals in the same way."

- Dina Qubain '24

2024 Student Summaries

University of San Diego School of Law students that assisted with our 2024 Program have assembled summaries. These students worked as research assistants for the judges and practitioners in preparing for conference presentations and composing these summaries detailing each of the panels they supported.

We hope you enjoy reading these summaries in preparation for our 2025 Program.

Student Summaries

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Annual Class Action Law Forum™ 2025 Agenda

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RSVP

Western Alliance Bank's annual Class Action Law Forum (CALF) is held in collaboration with University of San Diego School of Law and directly benefits the Western Alliance Bank Scholarship Fund supporting a USD Law School student in financial need.

Attendees will hear insights and take part in discussions on the most important developments and issues surrounding class actions and mass torts. Our panelists include sitting federal judges and top defense and plaintiffs' attorneys.

2025 CALF STEERING COMMITTEE

Our prestigious steering committee members are legal industry experts committed to providing the legal community with insightful perspectives on a variety of topics related to Class Actions and Mass Torts. Our steering committee members have expertise in litigating and overseeing some of the most high profile and complex class action and mass torts of the last 30 years.

Francesca Castagnola

conference producer

senior managing director

western alliance bank

Dana Rager

conference producer

Managing Director

western alliance bank

Dean Robert Schapiro

conference co-host

Dean

usd school of law

David S. Casey

Judicial advisory chairman

Managing Partner

caseygerry

Richard J. Arsenault

Mass Torts Co-Chair,

Partner

Neblett, Beard & Arsenault

Gayle M. Blatt

plaintiff's co-chair

Partner

Caseygerry

Erin M. Bosman

defense co-chair

Partner

morrison & foerster

Erin Copeland

Mass torts co-chair

Partner,

fibich, leebron, copeland & briggs

Shawn Miller

academic co-chair

Professor in Residence

USD School of law

Ellen Gusikoff Stewart

Plaintiffs' co-chair

Partner

Robbins geller rudman & Dowd

Debbie Rider

conference co-host

Assistant Dean of Development and ALumni Relations

usd school of law

2024 MASS TORTS PROGRAM STEERING COMMITTEE

Our Mass Torts Steering Committee members have years of expertise in litigating and overseeing some of the most high profile and complex mass torts of the last 20 years.

Richard J. Arsenault

MASS TORTS CO-CHAIR

Founding partner

NEBLETT, BEARD & ARSENAULT

Erin Copeland

mass torts co-chair

partner

fibich, leebron, copeland & briggs

Speakers

August Menahan

August Menahan will be speaking about their experience working as an event marketer.

Minnie Redding

Minnie Redding will be speaking about their experience as an art director and organizer of design events.

Reggie Quartz

Reggie Quartz will be speaking about their experience as marketing director.

"This year's conference was absolutely great. I really thought it was valuable having 14 federal judges on the various panels to share their experiences and insights. If I could go back a few days, I would have insisted all lawyers in my firm attend, especially our associates."

- ZIMMERMAN REED LLP, Hart Robinovitch, Partner

2024 AGENDA

Our 2025 Agenda will be coming soon. Please note that below is our 2024 Agenda to show what content has been discussed in the past.

Day 1 - Tuesday, March 12

(All times in Pacific Standard Time)

9:00 - 9:15 a.m.

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Opening Remarks

Consumer Class Actions

What to Expect in AI Litigation in 2024

Quick Hit: Antitrust

Lunch + Keynote Presentation: Ben Crump

Trends and Hot Topics in Class Actions

Key Takeaways from 2023

Chief Judges Panel

Privacy Class Actions

All Attendee Event at Oxford Social Club

Day 2 - Wednesday, March 13

(All times in Pacific Standard Time)

9:00 - 9:15 a.m.

9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

2:15 - 2:45 p.m.

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Opening Remarks

Digital Payments Research Reveal + Fraud Overview

The Increase of Fraud in Class Actions and Mass Torts, Plus the Ethics of Third Party Filers

Quick Hit: 9th Circuit Appellate Trends

Lunch + Keynote Presenter TBA

Ethics: The Increasing Role of Technology and AI

Quick Hit: Social Media

MDL Panel

Class Certifications and Settlement Issues

Day 3 - Thursday, March 14

(All times in Pacific Standard Time)

9:00 - 9:15 a.m.

9:15 - 10:15 a.m

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Opening Remarks

Ethical Conundrums Associated with Litigation Funding, Non-Lawyer Firm Ownership and Fee Sharing

Artificial Intelligence in the Mass Tort Space and the Associated Ethical Obligation

Recusals, Motions to Disqualify, Mandamus and the Related Professionalism Issues

Exit Strategies, Resolution Options, Dealing with the "Tail" and the Fee Disgorgement Risk

Monday, March 17

5:00 - 8:00 pm

Mass Torts Happy Hour at Del Frisco's Steakhouse

Tuesday, March 18

10:00 - 10:15 am

Opening Remarks

10:15 - 11:15 am

Mass Tort Ethical Conundrums

Moderator: Erin Copeland, Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs

Fidelma Fitzpatrick, Motley Rice

Chris Morris, Butler Snow

Francesca Castagnola, Western Alliance Bank

Nick D'Aquilla, Counsel Financial

Ed Gehres, Invenio LLP

Rick Meadow, Meadow Law Firm

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Impact of Rule 16.1 and Recent Common Benefit Doctrine

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault

Warren Postman, Keller Postman

Todd Mathews, Bailey & Glasser, LLP

Robert Drakulich, The Drakulich Firm

Ariana Tadler, Tadler Law

12:00 - 1:15 pm

Lunch

1:15 - 2:00 pm

Mass Tort Key Dynamics Part 1

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault

Ben Crump, Ben Crump Law

Sean Fahey, Troutman Pepper Locke

Joe Petrosinelli, Williams & Connolly LLP
Erin Bosman, Morrison Foerster
Trent Miracle, Flint Cooper

Nick Drakulich, The Drakulich Firm

2:00 - 2:45 pm

Mass Tort Key Dynamics Part 2

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault

Hon. Leigh Martin May, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Seth Katz, Burg Simpson

Lee Floyd, Breit Biniazan

Buffy Martines, Laminack, Pirtle, & Martines LLP

Alyson Steele Beridon, Herzfeld, Suetholz, Gastel, Leniski and Wall PLLC

2:45 - 3:45 pm

Exit Strategies Including Bankruptcy

Moderator: Erin Copeland, Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs
Hon. Roger Benitez, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Melanie Muhlstock, Parker Waichman LLP

Anne Andrews, Andrews Thornton

Patrick Luff, Luff Law Firm, PLLC
Brooke Hodge, EisnerAmper
Michelle Prince, LitPRO

A.J. de Bartolomeo, Tadler Law LLP

3:45 - 4:00 pm

Break

4:00 - 4:45 pm

Daubert and Preemption: Full Stop

Moderator: Erin Copeland, Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs

Hon. Philip Calabrese, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Hon. Michael Berg, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Alex Preece Barlow, Morrison Foerster

Ashlie Case Sletvold, Peiffer Woff Carr Kane Conway & Wise

Randy Christian, Bowman and Brooke LLP

4:45 pm

Closing Remarks

Wednesday, March 19

8:30 am

Breakfast Opens

9:15 am

Opening Remarks + Scholarship Presentation

9:30 am

Ninth Circuit Update

Hon. Patrick Bumatay, U.S. District Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

10:00 - 11:00 am

Environmental Litigation Landscapes

Moderator: Professor Natalie Jacewicz, University of San Diego School of Law
Lisa Smith, Phillips Lytle
Bill Tarantino, Morrison Foerster

11:00 - 11:15 am

Break

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Class Certification and Settlement Trends

Moderator: Ellen Gusikoff, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd

Hon. Josephine Staton, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Hon. Linda Lopez, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Simon Grille, Girard Sharp
Brittany Scheinok, Morrison Foerster

Sabita Soneji, Tycko & Zavareeri LLP

12:15 - 1:15 pm

Lunch

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Leveling the Playing Field: How Law is Changing the Business of Sports

Moderator: Karin Garvey, Scott + Scott
Arthur Bryant, Clarkson Law Firm
Deborah Dixon, The Dixon Firm
Kimya Massey, University of San Diego Athletics

2:30 - 3:15 pm

Mass Arbitration: A 2025 Overview

Moderator: Kyle Mason, EisnerAmper
Hon. Edward Chen, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Warren Postman, Keller Postman
Krista deBoer, Morrison Foerster

3:15 - 3:30 pm

Break

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Current Civil Rights and Discrimination Litigation

Moderator: Francesca Castagnola, Western Alliance Bank

Hon. Fernando Olguin, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Anne Andrews, Andrews Thornton
Ben Crump, Ben Crump Law
Joe Leventhal, Glaser Weil

4:30 pm

Closing Remarks

4:30 - 6:00 pm

Networking Happy Hour in USD’s Garden of the Sea

Thursday, March 20

8:00 am

Breakfast Opens

9:00 am

Opening Remarks

9:15 - 10:45 am

Judicial Perspectives on Class Actions and Mass Torts: Insights from the Bench

Moderator: David Casey, Casey Gerry

Hon. Dolly Gee, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Hon. Kimberly Mueller, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Hon. Richard Seeborg, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Hon. Cathy Bencivengo, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

10:45 - 11:45 am

Digital Disbursements Report + Fraud Update

Moderator: Jeff Richardson, Digital Disbursements

Hon. Edward Davila, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Ryan Clarkson, Clarkson Law Firm

Don Beshada, ClaimScore

Bryan Heller, ClaimScore

Chris Chorba, Gibson Dunn

11:45 am - 1:00 pm

Lunch + Keynote

Keynote Speaker: Hon. Charles Breyer, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

1:15 - 2:15 pm

Privacy: Legal Considerations in a Hyper-Public World

Moderator: Aideen Gaffney, Epiq Global

Hon. Jinsook Ohta, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Maureen Brady, McShane & Brady LLC

Yana Hart, Clarkson Law Firm

Jonathan Floyd, Troutman Pepper Locke
Tiffany Cheung, Morrison Foerster

2:15 - 3:15 pm

From Claims to Compensation: Effective Strategies in Class Action Settlements

Moderator: Aideen Gaffney, Epiq Global

Hon. Michael Berg, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Xan Bernay, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd

Alexis Amezcua, Morrison Foerster

Dana Rager, Western Alliance Bank

Lindsay Nako, Impact Fund

3:15 - 3:30 pm

Break

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Ethics Considerations for Adopting Artificial Intelligence in Your Legal Practice

Moderator: Professor Robert Muth, University of San Diego School of Law
Julie Park, Morrison Foerster
Judith Lihosit, University of San Diego School of Law
Heather Rosing, Rosing Pott & Strohbehn

4:30 pm

Closing Remarks + Conference Adjourns

2024 Speaker List

2025 Speaker List Coming Soon!

Consumer Class Actions

Moderator: Jonathan Carameros, KCC

Hon. Jinsook Ohta, U.S. Court for the Southern District of California

Alexandra Preece Barlow, Morrison Foerster

Courtney Baird, Duane Morris

Derek Loeser, Keller Rohrback

Tina Wolfson, Ahdoot Wolfson

What to Expect in AI Litigation in 2024

Moderator: Thomas Smith, University of San Diego School of Law

Hon. Wesley Hsu, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Erin Bosman, Morrison Foerster

Ryan Clarkson, Clarkson Law Firm

Jennifer Riley, Duane Morris

Quick Hit: Antitrust

Moderator: Michael O’Connor, Western Alliance Bank

Bonnie Lau, Morrison Foerster

Catherine Smith, Gustafson Gluek

Keynote Presentation

Ben Crump, Ben Crump Law PLLC

Trends and Hot Topics in Class Actions

Moderator: Stephanie Amin-Giwner, Epiq

Hon. Jacqueline S. Corley, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Tim Blood, Blood Hurst & O’Reardon

Arthur Bryant, Bailey Glasser

Thomas Loeser, Thomas E. Loeser PLLC

Anna McLean, Sheppard Mullin

Whitney O’Byrne, Morrison Foerster

Key Takeaways from Big Trials and Cases

Moderator: Linda Lane, University of San Diego

Hon. Edward Chen, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Hon. Dana M. Sabraw, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Aelish Baig, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd

Daralyn Durie, Morrison Foerster

Kiley Grombacher, Bradly Grombacher

Chief Judges Panel

Moderator: David Casey, Jr., CaseyGerry

Hon. Philip Gutierrez, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Hon. Troy Nunley, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

Hon. Dana M. Sabraw, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Hon. Richard Seeborg, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Privacy Class Actions

Moderator: Steven Weisbrot, Angeion Group

Hon. Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Maureen Brady, McShane & Brady

Stuart Davidson, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd

J. Colin Knisely, Duane Morris

Purvi Patel, Morrison Foerster

Western Alliance Bank + Digital Disbursements' Payments and Fraud Research Panel

Moderator: Jeff Richardson, Digital Disbursements

Hon. Edward Davila, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Francesca Castagnola, Western Alliance Bank

Robert Dewitte, Kroll

Armen Santourian, Digital Disbursements

The Increase of Fraud in Class Actions and Mass Torts, Plus the Ethics of Third-Party Filers

Moderator: Ellen Gusikoff Stewart, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd

Hon. James Donato, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Steve Cirami, Broadridge

Jeff Richardson, Digital Disbursements

Brandon Schwartz, EisnerAmper

William Tarantino, Morrison Foerster

Nicole Zeiss, Labaton Sucharow

Quick Hit: 9th Circuit Appellate Trends

Moderator: Glenn Danas, Clarkson Law Firm

Hon. John B. Owens, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth District

Supreme Court Updates

Dean Robert Schapiro, USD School of Law

Mike Ramsey, USD School of Law

Ethics: The Increasing Role of Technology and AI

Moderator: David McGowan, University of San Diego School of Law

Heather Rosing, Klinedinst

Marta Alcumbrac, Nemecek & Cole

Quick Hit: Social Media

Moderator: Dana Rager, Western Alliance Bank

Jessica Grant, Shook Hardy & Bacon

Alexandra Walsh, Walsh Law

MDL Panel

Moderator: Shawn Miller, University of San Diego School of Law

Hon. Roger Benitez, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Hon. Karen Caldwell, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

Rebecca Bazan, Duane Morris

Nick D’Aquilla, Counsel Financial

Jean Martin, Morgan & Morgan

Julie Park, Morrison Foerster

Alexandra Walsh, Walsh Law

Class Certification and Settlement Issues

Moderator: A.J. de Bartolomeo, Tadler Law

Hon. André Birotte, Jr., U.S. District Court for the Central District of California - ?

Hon. Fernando M. Olguin, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California - ?

Lucas Gilmore, Hagens Berman

Todd Seaver, Berman Tabacco

Lisa Smith, Phillips Lytle

Claudia Vetesi, Morrison Foerster

Ethical Conundrums Associated with Litigation Funding, Non-Lawyer Firm Ownership and Fee Sharing

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett Beard & Arsenault

Moderator: Erin Copeland, Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs

Hon. Karen Caldwell, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

Alyson Beridon, Herzfeld Suetholz Gastel Leniski and Wall PLLC

Francesca Castagnola, Western Alliance Bank

Nicholas J. Drakulich, The Drakulich Firm

Josh Anderson, Sidley

Artificial Intelligence in the Mass Tort Space and the Associated Ethical Obligation

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett Beard & Arsenault

Moderator: Erin Copeland, Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs

Hon. Roger Benitez, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Dawn Chmielewski, Neblett Beard & Arsenault

Khaldoun Baghdadi, Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger

Alexander Calfo, King & Spalding

Ashlie Case Sletvold, Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise

Recusals, Motions to Disqualify, Mandamus and the Related Professionalism Issues

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett Beard & Arsenault

Moderator: Erin Copeland, Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs

Sejal Brahmbhatt, Williams Hart & Boundas

Andy Childers, Levin Papantonio Rafferty

Robert J. Drakulich, The Drakulich Firm

Rachel Lanier, The Lanier Law Firm

Exit Strategies, Resolution Options, Dealing with the "Tail" and the Fee Disgorgement Risk

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett Beard & Arsenault

Moderator: Erin Copeland, Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs

Hon. Gail A. Andler (Ret.), JAMS Mediator and Arbitrator

Timothy Becker, Johnson Becker

Gary Goldberg, Archer Systems

Brooke Hodge, EisnerAmper

Trent Miracle, Flint Cooper

2024 Agenda

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

1:00 - 1:15 p.m. - Opening Remarks

Richard Arsenault, Neblet, Beard & Arsenault

Erin Copeland, Fibich, Leebron, Copeland & Briggs
Dana Rager, Western Alliance Bank

1:15 - 2:00 p.m. - Assessing the Viability of a Mass Tort Litigation

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault
Sindhu Daniel, Grant & Eisenhofer
Bob Drakulich, The Drakulich Firm
Jennifer Moore, Moore Law Group PLLC
Navan Ward, Beasley Allen Law Firm, Immediate Past President of American Association for Justice

2:00 - 2:45 p.m. - Navigating Bankruptcy

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault

Dawn Chmielewski, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault
Katherine Cornell, Cornell Law
Yvonne Flaherty, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P.
Rachel Lanier, The Lanier Law Firm
Sabita Soneji, Tycko & Zavareei LLP

2:45 - 3:00 p.m. - BREAK

Welcome and Introdu

3:00 - 3:45 p.m. - Creating the Litigation Team

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault

A.J. de Bartolomeo, Tadler Law LLP
Nick Drakulich, The Drakulich Firm
John Gomez, Gomez Trial Attorneys
Elise Sanguinette, Arias, Sanguinetti, Wang & Torrijos, LLP

3:45 - 5:00 p.m. - Exit Strategies

Moderator: Richard Arsenault, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault

Erin Copeland, Fibich, Leebron, Copeland &
Briggs Patrick Galligan, Neblett, Beard & Arsenault
Amanda Greenburg, ARCHER
Brooke Hodge, Esq., Postlethwaite & Netterville
Ellen Reisman, Reisman, Karron, Greene
Ryan Weiner, Esq., MASSIVE

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

8:20 - 8:40 a.m. - Keynote Presentation by Orly Lobel

Lobel is the Warren Distinguished Professor of Law and the Director of the Center for Employment
and Labor Law at University of San Diego. She is a frequent speaker and writer for The New York
Times, Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal and TED.

8:45 - 9:45 a.m. - 5 Key Takeaways from Trials in 2022: A Continuation from our 2022 Best Practices for Trial

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9:50 - 10:20 a.m. - Quick Hit: Antitrust

This is a test description for the panel Quick Hit: Antitrust. Featuring Xan Bernay, Jay Srinivasan and Joe Goldberg.

Thursday, March 16, 2023

8:10 - 8:40 a.m.

Quick Hit: Mass Arbitration

8:45 - 9:15 a.m.

Quick Hit: Securities

9:20 - 10:20 a.m.

Digital Payment Claims Rate - Western Alliance Bank Research

2025 CALF SPONSORS

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