Troutman Pepper Partner Michael Hartman will be co-chairing and providing the opening remarks for the Practising Law Institute's (PLI) Class Action 2022 Conference. The conference will be taking place online and in person on December 7, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Class action lawsuits remain an integral and exciting part of high stakes litigation. The courts, including the Supreme Court, have taken notice. You will gain the tools and strategies you need to effectively litigate these complex cases. Our outstanding faculty of plaintiffs' and defense counsel and academics will bring you up-to-date on important developments in class action litigation. You and your clients will benefit from this program whether your practice focuses on employment law, products liability, toxic tort, securities, antitrust, consumer fraud, or civil rights. The course also includes pragmatic tips on litigation strategies designed to improve your skills and your chances for success in the courtroom.
After completing this program participants will be able to:
- Understand recent Supreme Court developments
- Comply with the Class Action Fairness Act
- Gain improved pretrial and courtroom skills
- Conduct efficient discovery for class action cases
- Deliver effective opening and closing arguments to obtain class action certification