The ABA Section of Litigation Annual Conference 2018 is a premier event organized by the American Bar Association. It brings together legal professionals to explore the pressing issues and evolving practices in litigation. This event is designed to cater to the needs of attorneys, judges, and other legal practitioners aiming to enhance their litigation skills and stay abreast of industry trends.
The conference covers a broad range of topics pertinent to litigation, including trial skills, evidence, and ethical dilemmas in the courtroom. Sessions also delve into the use of technology in litigation and strategies for managing complex cases. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on emerging challenges and effective approaches to dispute resolution.
Notable features of the conference include networking opportunities and an expo hall featuring the latest legal technology solutions. Prominent speakers from various facets of the legal field will share their insights and experiences, providing valuable learning opportunities for attendees. This event is an excellent platform for legal professionals looking to broaden their knowledge and connect with peers.
The conference is ideal for litigators, legal scholars, and anyone involved in dispute resolution seeking to deepen their understanding of current trends and innovations. It offers a unique chance to gain practical insights and build connections with leading experts in the field.
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Speakers(53)
Alton E. Bayard III
Speaker
Alton E. Bayard III spoke at the workshop 'Succession Planning – Advising Clients on Growth, Transitions, and Continuity' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Angela Moulton
Speaker
Angela Moulton spoke at the workshop 'The Numbers Game: Construction Finance and Accounting' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Anthony G. 'Tony' Stergio
Speaker
Anthony G. 'Tony' Stergio spoke at the plenary session 'Lessons Learned in the Trenches from HR Nightmares' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Anthony L. Meagher
Speaker
Anthony L. Meagher was a speaker at the Advocacy Practicum during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Arjun Agarwal
Speaker
Arjun Agarwal spoke at the workshop 'Laissez Les Bons Temps Roules? – What You Need to Know about Contracting Outside of the United States' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Brandon Harper
Associate at Porter Anderson & Corroon LLP
Brandon Harper is a mid-level commercial litigation associate at Porter Anderson & Corroon LLP, recognized for his positive impressions of ABA's Section Annual Conference programming and networking opportunities.
Brian M. Perlberg
Speaker
Brian M. Perlberg presented at the workshop 'Leverage New Standard Contracts to Keep Your Clients’ Interests Ahead of the Curve' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Brian R. Zimmerman
Moderator
Brian R. Zimmerman moderated the plenary session 'Know Something that Nobody Else Knows' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Brianna E. Kostecka
Speaker
Brianna E. Kostecka spoke at the workshop 'Taming the Beast: Avoiding Pitfalls in E-Discovery' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Cecilia Kukenis
Director at ABA Section of Litigation
Cecilia Kukenis is the Director of the ABA Section of Litigation, responsible for managing the section's operations and supporting its mission to advance the practice of litigation.
Christine McAnney
Speaker
Christine McAnney spoke at the workshop 'Business Considerations When Forming Construction Teams' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Christopher Burke
Speaker
Christopher M. Burke presented at the workshop 'Laissez Les Bons Temps Roules? – What You Need to Know about Contracting Outside of the United States' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Christopher Ward
Attorney at Strasburger & Price LLP
Christopher Ward is an attorney at Strasburger & Price LLP in Frisco, TX, and served on the Section Conference Planning Committee.
David J. Theising
Speaker
David J. Theising presented at the plenary session 'Are You a Secured Creditor? – An Inside Look at How Clients Can Better Prepare Themselves for the Inevitable' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
David Roper
Associate at Taft
David Roper is an associate at Taft, focusing on litigation and trial practice, and has shared insights on attorney work-life balance and professional development.
Deborah Bovarnick Mastin
Speaker
Deborah Bovarnick Mastin spoke at the Advocacy Practicum at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
E. Todd Wilkowski
Speaker
E. Todd Wilkowski presented at the plenary session 'Lessons Learned in the Trenches from HR Nightmares' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Giugi Carminati
Attorney at LexShares
Giugi Carminati is an attorney at LexShares, known for her contributions to discussions on attorney work-life balance and professional development within the legal community.
Gregory S. Gilbert
Moderator
Gregory S. Gilbert moderated the workshop 'Business Considerations When Forming Construction Teams' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Harold G. Dorbin
Speaker
Harold G. Dorbin spoke at the plenary session 'Know Something that Nobody Else Knows' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Holly M. Polglase
Chair at ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section
Holly M. Polglase is the Chair of the ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section and practices at Hermes, Netburn, O’Connor & Spearing PC in Boston, MA.
Ian T. Ramsey
Speaker
Ian T. Ramsey presented at the workshop 'Cybersecurity and Best Practices for Lawyers' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Jennifer Lee
Speaker
Jennifer Lee presented at the workshop 'Taming the Beast: Avoiding Pitfalls in E-Discovery' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Jennifer Shepard Kilpatrick
Attorney at Swanson Martin & Bell LLP
Jennifer Shepard Kilpatrick is an attorney at Swanson Martin & Bell LLP in Chicago, IL, and served on the Section Conference Planning Committee.
Jessica Alley Haddad
Moderator
Jessica Alley Haddad moderated the plenary session 'Lessons Learned in the Trenches from HR Nightmares' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Karen J. Freedman
Founder & Executive Director at Lawyers For Children
Karen J. Freedman has dedicated over 35 years to advocating for the rights and well-being of children in New York City, representing over 30,000 children in various court proceedings and compelling nationally recognized reforms in the child welfare system.
Karen Layng
Speaker
Karen P. Layng presented at the plenary session 'Know Something that Nobody Else Knows' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Keith J. Bergeron
Speaker
Keith J. Bergeron spoke at the plenary session 'Ethical Dilemmas for Construction Attorneys: Where the Ethical Choice and Legal Standards Diverge' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Kelsey Kornick Funes
Moderator
Kelsey Kornick Funes moderated the Advocacy Practicum at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Kevin D. Bland
Speaker
Kevin D. Bland presented at the workshop 'Workplace Fatalities: Avoiding Orange as the New Black' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Koji Fukumura
Chair at ABA Section of Litigation
Koji Fukumura serves as the Chair of the ABA Section of Litigation, overseeing initiatives and programs aimed at advancing the practice of litigation and promoting justice within the legal community.
Lacee Louderback
Speaker
Lacee Louderback was a speaker at the plenary session 'Understanding Your Client’s Corporate and Project Structure' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Laurence Pulgram
Chair at ABA Section of Litigation (2016-2017)
Laurence Pulgram led the ABA Section of Litigation, focusing on diversity and inclusion within the legal profession.
Leslie King O'Neal
Speaker
Leslie King O'Neal presented at the Advocacy Practicum at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Levi Barrett
Moderator
Levi Barrett moderated the plenary session 'Understanding Your Client’s Corporate and Project Structure' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Lori Baggett
Speaker
Lori Baggett spoke at the workshop 'Workplace Fatalities: Avoiding Orange as the New Black' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Marion T. Hack
Speaker
Marion T. Hack presented at the plenary session 'Ethical Dilemmas for Construction Attorneys: Where the Ethical Choice and Legal Standards Diverge' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Maureen Mulligan
Attorney at Peabody & Arnold
Maureen Mulligan is an attorney at Peabody & Arnold in Boston, MA, and served on the Section Conference Planning Committee.
Michael Cronin
Speaker
Michael Cronin presented at the plenary session 'Risk Management from the Inside' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Pat A. McGeehin
Speaker
Pat A. McGeehin presented at the workshop 'The Numbers Game: Construction Finance and Accounting' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Professor George W. Kuney
Speaker
Professor George W. Kuney spoke at the plenary session 'Are You a Secured Creditor? – An Inside Look at How Clients Can Better Prepare Themselves for the Inevitable' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Professor Robert St. Martin Westley
Speaker
Professor Robert St. Martin Westley was a speaker at the plenary session 'Ethical Dilemmas for Construction Attorneys: Where the Ethical Choice and Legal Standards Diverge' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Robert M. D’Onofrio, P.E.
Speaker
Robert M. D’Onofrio, P.E., presented at the Advocacy Practicum during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Ronald D. Ciotti
Speaker
Ronald D. Ciotti spoke at the workshop 'Leverage New Standard Contracts to Keep Your Clients’ Interests Ahead of the Curve' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Sandra L. Roche
Speaker
Sandra L. Roche presented at the plenary session 'Understanding Your Client’s Corporate and Project Structure' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Sherri Lazear
Speaker
Sherri Lazear presented at the workshop 'Succession Planning – Advising Clients on Growth, Transitions, and Continuity' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Special Agent Stephen E. Oakes
Speaker
Special Agent Stephen E. Oakes spoke at the workshop 'Cybersecurity and Best Practices for Lawyers' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Spencer C. Weiss
Speaker
Spencer C. Weiss presented at the workshop 'Business Considerations When Forming Construction Teams' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Stan Simmons
Speaker
Stan Simmons was a speaker at the plenary session 'Know Something that Nobody Else Knows' during the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Stuart K. Shaw
Speaker
Stuart K. Shaw was a speaker at the plenary session 'Risk Management from the Inside' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Wilson Nash
Speaker
Wilson Nash spoke at the plenary session 'Understanding Your Client’s Corporate and Project Structure' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Wm. Cary Wright
Moderator
Wm. Cary Wright moderated the workshop 'The Numbers Game: Construction Finance and Accounting' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Yvonne Castillo
Speaker
Yvonne Castillo spoke at the plenary session 'Risk Management from the Inside' at the 2018 ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting.
Event Details
- Date
- May 2-5, 2018
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States
- Loews Hollywood Hotel
- Pricing
- $295 - $495
- Audience
- Legal professionals, litigators, judges
- CLE Credits
- Up to 16 CLE credit hours, including ethics and professionalism