Please join us for a Bench-Bar Discussion on
Where Bench & Bar Meet
James F. Humphreys Complex Litigation Center
GWU LAW
2000 H Street NW, Washington DC
April 11th – 12th, 2024
Your co-hosts, Patrick Luff and Mark York want to welcome you to GW Law Bench & Bar ’24.
The April 2024 conference will scrutinize the evolving landscape of MDL practices, complex litigation case management, and the ongoing challenges that have surfaced in the wake of Covid-19 and other recent global events.
This year’s conference will cast a spotlight on pertinent legal issues shaping class actions, ethical considerations surrounding attorney fees in class actions and mass torts, and the expanding influence of litigation financing in complex cases. Additionally, we will extend discussions from our previous conferences, including the critical topic of mass tort bankruptcies addressed in November 2022.
Effective management of mass torts and intricate commercial litigation demands bipartisan cooperation between plaintiffs’ and defense counsel, underpinned by thorough disclosure to the judiciary. The forthcoming discussions at this conference are designed with this imperative goal at heart.
The event presents numerous opportunities for leadership figures, executive committee members in attendance, as well as judges overseeing complex cases, to engage in meaningful dialogue about establishing best practices and driving efficient change in managing extensive dockets.
In keeping with our tradition of confidentiality to promote open communication, the conference is held under the Chatham House Rule: “Participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant may be disclosed.” The success of this conference is made possible through attendees’ registration fees and the generous support from our esteemed sponsors.
Welcome to the James Humphreys Complex Litigation Center Bench-Bar Forum 2024, held in collaboration with our conference partners and speakers including members of the judiciary. Our Team is thrilled to connect with all of you after another challenging, yet motivating year—and we are honored to produce this unique event.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the program’s co-chairs, Patrick Luff and Mark York, for their thoughtful collaboration and contributions in securing an exemplary group of panelists. Their commitment to providing the legal community with insightful perspectives is appreciated beyond measure.
We are incredibly grateful to the many judges who have taken invaluable time away from their dockets to be with us, and to all the litigators and experts for their contributions and insights in this ever-changing field in the legal industry. It is truly an exceptional opportunity to learn from such prestigious legal minds.
Of course, this fantastic event would not be possible without our GW Law School hosts. As in past years, the team has been instrumental in bringing this event to fruition and we appreciate their partnership and connecting us with some of the top legal minds in the industry.
Finally, many thanks to our generous sponsors whose proceeds benefit the James F. Humphreys Complex Litigation Center. In addition, your attendance directly impacts the scholarship fund supporting our other student programs.
We know you will find tremendous value in hearing from this year’s panelists and encourage you to share your own insights, ask questions and collaborate over the next few days.
Thank you again for joining us and enjoy!
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Counselor to Chief Justice Roberts, US Supreme Court, United States District Court Judge, Northern District of Illinois
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Reception hosted by Torticity
At the Tasher Great Room, down the hall from Moot courtroom.
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Click on name to access the speaker’s bio.
James F. Humphreys Complex Litigation Center
GWU LAW
April 11th – 12th, 2024
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