Toxic Tort and environmental damage claims against multinationals in Latin America are becoming increasingly common and the lack of general U.S. courtroom standards makes it difficult for international companies to defend themselves against a prejudicial system.
This four-hour forum, hosted by Troutman Sanders ad NewFields will cover:
- Toxic Tort and Environmental Litigation Risk in Latin America
- Quadruple Threat – Reversal of Proof, Precautionary Principle, Pseudo-science and Incomplete Discovery
- Proactive Risk Management Strategies
Speakers:
- Brooks Smith
A partner at Troutman Sanders, Brooks leads the firm’s strategic initiatives on environmental enforcement and compliance assurance. He has defended a number of high profile civil, administrative and criminal environmental cases, and has participated in nearly 1,000 internal compliance audits.
- Luiz Gustavo Bezerra
Luiz is a partner at Motta, Fernandes Rocha – Advogados, one of Brazil’s most respected law firms, where he is the head of the environmental practice, focusing on litigation and advice on environmental matters for large corporations.
- Jean Paul Dussaubat
Jean Paul specializes in environmental and natural resource issues, with a focus on Environmental Impact Assessments, environmental control, environmental sanctions and incentives for compliance in Chile. He is also an assistant professor of Environmental Law at the University Adolfo Ibáñez. - Mark Wielga
Mark Wielga is a Director of Nomogaia, a nonprofit think-tank devoted to business and human rights, with over twenty years experience with disputes in action in Latin America, Asia and Africa. A licensed lawyer, he has lectured and published on human rights and corporate social responsibility around the world. - Dr. Gary Krieger
Dr. Gary Krieger is an expert in both environmental toxicology and tropical medicine. He has served as a technical expert to the WHO, World Bank, IFC and other major international agencies and has co-authored numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed publications and has professionally worked in over 40 countries.
Program
Panel 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Reception 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Panel I - 1:00 to 2:05 - Toxic Tort and Environment Litigation Risk in Latin America
Brooks Smith – Luiz Gustavo Bezerra – Jean Paul Dussaubat
10-minute presentation per speaker
30-minute Q&A
Break 2:10 - 2:20
Panel II - 2:20 to 3:30 - Quadruple threat- Reversal of Proof, Precautionary Principle, Pseudo Science, Incomplete Discovery
Mark Wielga – Dr. Gary Krieger – Luiz Gustavo Bezerra
10-minute presentation per speaker
30-minute Q&A
Break 3:30 to 3:45
Panel III - 3:45 to 5:00 – Proactive Risk Management Strategies
15-minute Overview – with moderator Billy Hall.
One-hour discussion and Q&A All speakers
Reception 5:00 to 6:00
Please note: CLE credit pending
Location
Troutman Sanders Washington DC Office
401 9th Street, N.W.
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004-2134
(202) 274-2950