12th National Forum on Defending and Managing Automotive Product Liability Litigation
The 12th National Forum on Defending and Managing Automotive Product Liability Litigation is a premier event organized by the American Conference Institute (ACI). This forum brings together legal professionals, industry experts, and corporate counsel to discuss and strategize on the latest developments and challenges in automotive product liability litigation.
Key topics covered at the forum include the evolving landscape of automotive class action litigation, the impact of voluntary and NHTSA recalls on legal proceedings, and strategies for managing claims related to loss of value and diminution cases. Sessions also delve into emerging doctrines of jurisdiction, the aftermath of significant Supreme Court decisions, and their implications for automotive product liability cases.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in practical workshops and panel discussions led by seasoned practitioners. Notable speakers often include vice presidents and partners from leading legal firms and corporations, providing insights into current trends and best practices. The event also offers ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders.
This forum is essential for legal practitioners specializing in automotive product liability, in-house counsel for automotive manufacturers and suppliers, and insurance professionals dealing with automotive claims. It provides a comprehensive platform to stay informed about the latest legal developments, share experiences, and develop effective defense strategies in the automotive sector.
Speakers(47)
Anthony J. Monaco
Partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP (Chicago, IL)
Anthony J. Monaco is a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP in Chicago, IL, focusing on product liability and commercial litigation.
Anthony J. Sbarra
Shareholder at Hermes, Netburn, O’Connor & Spearing, P.C. (Boston, MA)
Anthony J. Sbarra is a shareholder at Hermes, Netburn, O’Connor & Spearing, P.C. in Boston, MA, specializing in product liability defense.
Antony Klapper
Deputy General Counsel, Product Liability & Regulatory at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Herndon, VA)
Antony Klapper is Deputy General Counsel for Product Liability & Regulatory at Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. in Herndon, VA.
Cameron Azari
Vice-President, Director of Hilsoft Notifications at Epiq Systems (Portland, OR)
Cameron Azari is Vice-President and Director of Hilsoft Notifications at Epiq Systems in Portland, OR, specializing in legal notice planning and implementation.
Cari K. Dawson
Partner at Alston & Bird (Atlanta, GA)
Cari K. Dawson is a partner at Alston & Bird in Atlanta, GA, specializing in complex litigation and class action defense.
Carlos M. Lazatin
Partner at O'Melveny (Los Angeles, CA)
Carlos M. Lazatin is a partner at O'Melveny in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in class actions and product liability litigation.
Cheryl A. Falvey
Partner at Crowell & Moring (Washington, DC)
Cheryl A. Falvey is a partner at Crowell & Moring in Washington, DC, specializing in product liability and consumer protection.
Christopher Ekren
Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Sony Electronics (San Diego, CA)
Christopher Ekren is Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Sony Electronics in San Diego, CA.
Christopher Perry
Acting Deputy Assistant General Counsel at National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Washington, DC)
Christopher Perry is the Acting Deputy Assistant General Counsel at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in Washington, DC.
Clarke Sturge
Partner at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. (Miami, FL)
Clarke Sturge is a partner at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. in Miami, FL, specializing in product liability defense.
Daniel J. Arnett
Founding Partner at Arnett Law Group, LLC (Chicago, IL)
Daniel J. Arnett is the founding partner of Arnett Law Group, LLC in Chicago, IL, with expertise in civil litigation and insurance defense.
David M. Rice
Partner at Squire Patton Boggs (San Francisco, CA)
David M. Rice is a partner at Squire Patton Boggs in San Francisco, CA, focusing on product liability and commercial litigation.
Elizabeth Mykytiuk
Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory & Litigation at Volkswagen Group of America (Herndon, VA)
Elizabeth Mykytiuk serves as Assistant General Counsel for Regulatory & Litigation at Volkswagen Group of America in Herndon, VA.
Elizabeth Vanis McNulty
Partner at Taylor | Anderson LLP (Irvine, CA)
Elizabeth Vanis McNulty is a partner at Taylor | Anderson LLP in Irvine, CA, specializing in product liability defense.
Gary Wolensky
Shareholder at Buchalter, APC (Irvine, CA)
Gary Wolensky is a shareholder at Buchalter, APC in Irvine, CA, focusing on product liability and commercial litigation.
Glenn A. Jackson
Counsel, Product Litigation at General Motors Company (Detroit, MI)
Glenn A. Jackson serves as Counsel for Product Litigation at General Motors Company in Detroit, MI.
H. Paul Efstratis
Partner at LeClairRyan (San Francisco, CA)
H. Paul Efstratis is a partner at LeClairRyan in San Francisco, CA, focusing on product liability and commercial litigation.
Hon. Stephen J. Murphy III
Judge at U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Hon. Stephen J. Murphy III is a Judge at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Hon. Stephen J. Murphy, III
Judge at U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
The Honorable Stephen J. Murphy, III, is a Judge for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan.
Hon. Young B. Kim
U.S. District Court Judge at Northern District of Illinois (Chicago, IL)
The Honorable Young B. Kim is a U.S. District Court Judge for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago, IL.
Jacqueline Glassman
Partner at King & Spalding LLP (Washington, DC)
Jacqueline Glassman is a partner at King & Spalding LLP in Washington, DC, specializing in automotive regulatory matters.
Jason D. Menges
Assistant General Counsel and Director - Legal at Nissan North America, Inc. (Franklin, TN)
Jason D. Menges serves as Assistant General Counsel and Director - Legal at Nissan North America, Inc. in Franklin, TN.
Jeff Patterson
Co-Managing Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP (Dallas, TX)
Jeff Patterson is the Co-Managing Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP in Dallas, TX, specializing in automotive product liability defense.
Jeffrey A. Cohen
Shareholder at Carlton Fields, P.A. (Miami, FL)
Jeffrey A. Cohen is a shareholder at Carlton Fields, P.A. in Miami, FL, with a focus on class action defense and complex litigation.
Jeffrey M. Croasdell
Director at Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin, & Robb, P.A. (Albuquerque, NM)
Jeffrey M. Croasdell serves as a director at Rodey, Dickason, Sloan, Akin, & Robb, P.A. in Albuquerque, NM, specializing in product liability and commercial litigation.
Jenna Aira-Ventrella, CEDS
National Leader, Global Forensic Technology Services at BDO USA LLP (Los Angeles, CA)
Jenna Aira-Ventrella, CEDS, is the National Leader for Global Forensic Technology Services at BDO USA LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Katherine Halpin Moor
Counsel, Autonomous and Transportation Services at General Motors (Herndon, VA)
Katherine Halpin Moor serves as Counsel for Autonomous and Transportation Services at General Motors in Herndon, VA.
Kevin C. Schiferl
Member at Frost Brown Todd (Indianapolis, IN)
Kevin C. Schiferl is a member of Frost Brown Todd in Indianapolis, IN, focusing on product liability and commercial litigation.
Mark Antalik
Managing Director at BDO USA LLP (Boston, MA)
Mark Antalik serves as Managing Director at BDO USA LLP in Boston, MA, focusing on forensic accounting and litigation support.
Matthew A. Goldberg
Partner at DLA Piper LLP (US) (Philadelphia, PA)
Matthew A. Goldberg is a partner at DLA Piper LLP (US) in Philadelphia, PA, focusing on product liability and mass tort litigation.
Michael B. Gallub
Member at Herzfeld & Rubin, P.C. (New York, NY)
Michael B. Gallub is a member of Herzfeld & Rubin, P.C. in New York, NY, focusing on product liability defense.
Michael J. Wiggins
Partner at McDonald Toole Wiggins, P.A. (Orlando, FL)
Michael J. Wiggins is a partner at McDonald Toole Wiggins, P.A. in Orlando, FL, focusing on product liability defense.
Mitchell P. Morinec
Shareholder at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. (Chicago, IL)
Mitchell P. Morinec is a shareholder at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. in Chicago, IL, specializing in product liability defense.
Neal Walters
Product Liability Practice Group Leader at Ballard Spahr LLP (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Neal Walters is the Product Liability Practice Group Leader at Ballard Spahr LLP in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Paul A. Williams
Partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. (Kansas City, MO)
Paul A. Williams is a partner at Shook Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO, specializing in product liability defense.
Rick Fuentes, Ph.D.
Founding Partner at R&D Strategic Solutions (Atlanta, GA)
Dr. Rick Fuentes is the founding partner of R&D Strategic Solutions in Atlanta, GA, providing litigation consulting and expert testimony.
Robert A. Shields
Partner at Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP (San Diego, CA)
Robert A. Shields is a partner at Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP in San Diego, CA, specializing in product liability defense.
Ryan J. Harrington, M.E.
Principal at Exponent (Natick, MA)
Ryan J. Harrington, M.E., is a principal at Exponent in Natick, MA, providing engineering consulting services.
Sarah Bruno
Partner at Arent Fox (San Francisco, CA)
Sarah Bruno is a partner at Arent Fox in San Francisco, CA, specializing in privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection law.
Spencer P. Hugret
Partner at Gordon & Rees LLP (San Francisco, CA)
Spencer P. Hugret is a partner at Gordon & Rees LLP in San Francisco, CA, focusing on product liability defense.
Steven D. Smelser
Partner at Yukevich Cavanaugh (Los Angeles, CA)
Steven D. Smelser is a partner at Yukevich Cavanaugh in Los Angeles, CA, focusing on product liability and commercial litigation.
Steven M. Wernikoff
Partner at Honigman LLP (Chicago, IL)
Steven M. Wernikoff is a partner at Honigman LLP in Chicago, IL, specializing in data privacy and cybersecurity.
Thomas N. Vanderford Jr.
Associate General Counsel Executive Director, Litigation at Hyundai Motor America (Fountain Valley, CA)
Thomas N. Vanderford Jr. serves as Associate General Counsel and Executive Director of Litigation at Hyundai Motor America in Fountain Valley, CA.
Thomas P. Branigan
Managing Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP (Bloomfield Hills, MI)
Thomas P. Branigan is the Managing Partner at Bowman and Brooke LLP in Bloomfield Hills, MI, focusing on product liability defense.
Timothy H. Goodman
Shareholder at Babst Calland (Washington, DC)
Timothy H. Goodman is a shareholder at Babst Calland in Washington, DC, specializing in environmental and product liability law.
Todd A. Croftchik
Managing Counsel – Product Liability at Toyota Legal One c/o Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Plano, TX)
Todd A. Croftchik serves as Managing Counsel for Product Liability at Toyota Motor North America, Inc. in Plano, TX.
William J. Kliffel
Shareholder at Butzel Long (Troy, MI)
William J. Kliffel is a shareholder at Butzel Long in Troy, MI, with over three decades of experience in product liability defense.
Event Details
- Date
- July 18, 2019
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel
- Audience
- Legal practitioners specializing in automotive product liability, in-house counsel for automotive manufacturers and suppliers, insurance professionals dealing with automotive claims.