The Class Action Money & Ethics Conference 2019 was a premier event dedicated to exploring the complexities of class action litigation, focusing on financial and ethical considerations. Organized by Beard Group, Inc., a law and business publisher established in 1986, the conference brought together leading professionals in the field to discuss and analyze current trends and challenges.
Key topics covered during the conference included class-action distributions, two-sided markets, class certification updates, and TCPA litigation. Panels featured experts such as Robyn Griffin from The Huntington National Bank, Mark Rifkin of Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz, and Peggy Daley of Berkeley Research Group, who provided in-depth insights into these critical areas.
The event also offered practical sessions on class action financing, labor and employment issues, and arbitration clauses. Notable speakers included Hon. Jed Rakoff from the Southern District of New York, who delivered a keynote address on the growing number of international class actions. Attendees had opportunities for networking and engaging with industry leaders throughout the conference.
This conference was ideal for class action attorneys, claims administrators, litigation financiers, academics, and reporters seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in class action litigation and to connect with peers in the industry.
Speakers(40)
Adam Levitt
Founding Partner at DiCello Levitt
Adam Levitt has led significant litigations on behalf of individuals, businesses, and public clients, delivering nearly $20 billion in recoveries in various complex cases.
Baldassare (Baldo) Vinti
Partner, Head IP Litigation, Co-Head Patent Litigation at Proskauer
Baldo Vinti heads Proskauer’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group and co-heads the Patent Litigation Group, focusing on litigating patent, false advertising, trade secret, and life sciences matters.
Brian Ledger
Partner and Co-Chair of the Environmental Practice Group at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
Brian M. Ledger has been a leader in Environmental and Toxic Tort Law for 29 years, serving as lead counsel in complex, multi-party environmental litigation and toxic tort matters.
Catherine van Kampen
Attorney at Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann
Catherine van Kampen participated as a panelist in the Class-Action Distributions Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the complexities of distributing class action funds.
Christopher Ege
Partner and Co-Managing Partner of the Austin office at Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP
Christopher Ege is Co-Managing Partner of the Austin office and a member of the Environmental/Toxic Tort, Product & General Liability, Commercial Litigation, and Employment Law practice groups.
Daniel Walker
Attorney at Berger Montague
Daniel Walker participated as a panelist in the Arbitration Clauses Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the latest trends in arbitration clauses.
Darryl Anderson
Attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright
Darryl Anderson participated as a panelist in the Two-Sided Markets Panel at CAME 2019, discussing consumer rights in markets where prices are set by third parties.
David Kaplan
Professional at Berkeley Research Group
David Kaplan participated as a panelist in the Two-Sided Markets Panel at CAME 2019, discussing consumer rights in markets where prices are set by third parties.
Elizabeth Lane
Director and Global Head of Client Service at Citi Law Firm Group
Elizabeth Lane manages multiple teams of Client Service Officers, focusing on delivering the best experience to clients and driving strategic initiatives to provide products and solutions to law firms and their partners.
Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.
Partner at Duane Morris LLP
Gerald "Jerry" Maatman, Jr. is a Chambers-recognized class action defense litigator, serving as Partner at Duane Morris LLP and chairing the firm's Class Action Group.
Gina Passarella
Editor-in-Chief at Global Legal Brands (The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel, The National Law Journal, Law.com International, Legaltech News, China Law & Practice)
Gina Passarella oversees the editorial strategy and product development for multiple legal publications, focusing on the business of law, client relationships, innovation, and mental health and well-being.
Hon. Jed Rakoff
Judge at Southern District of New York
Hon. Jed Rakoff delivered the keynote speech at CAME 2019, addressing the growing number of international class actions and their implications.
Jeffrey Klenk
Professional at Berkeley Research Group
Jeffrey Klenk participated as a panelist in the Class Certification Update Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the significance of Rules 23(a) and (b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Jen Enck
Attorney at Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check
Jen Enck participated as a panelist in the Class-Action Distributions Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the complexities of distributing class action funds.
Jennifer A. Riley
Partner at Duane Morris LLP
Jennifer Riley, vice chair of Duane Morris’ Class Action Group, has defended companies in complex civil litigation matters for over two decades, serving as trial counsel in federal court bench trials, jury trials, and arbitration proceedings.
Jennifer Yang
Associate at Proskauer
Jennifer Yang is a senior associate in the Litigation Department, focusing on false advertising and other intellectual property disputes, including Lanham Act and consumer class action false advertising litigation.
Leah Nylen
Reporter at MLex Market Insights
Leah Nylen participated as a panelist in the Two-Sided Markets Panel at CAME 2019, discussing consumer rights in markets where prices are set by third parties.
Marcos Sasso
Attorney at Ballard Spahr
Marcos Sasso participated as a panelist in the TCPA Litigation Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its implications in a digital world.
Mark A. DiCello
Founding Partner at DiCello Levitt
Mark DiCello co-founded DiCello Levitt to bring together top talent in complex litigation, representing clients in mass tort and product liability cases, and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer.
Mark Rifkin
Attorney at Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz
Mark Rifkin participated as a panelist in the Two-Sided Markets Panel at CAME 2019, discussing consumer rights in markets where prices are set by third parties.
Mary Pope
Head of Treasury Management Advisory at Citi Global Wealth
Mary Pope advises clients on best practices and innovations in treasury management, with 15 years of experience in the banking industry.
Matthew DalSanto
Attorney at Winston & Strawn
Matthew DalSanto participated as a panelist in the Class Certification Update Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the significance of Rules 23(a) and (b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Matthew L. Berman
Partner at Valli Kane & Vagnini LLP
Matthew L. Berman has been practicing law for nearly 20 years, representing individual plaintiffs and class/collective action members throughout the United States, focusing on employment and housing law matters.
Matthew Loker
Attorney at Kazerouni Law Group
Matthew Loker participated as a panelist in the TCPA Litigation Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its implications in a digital world.
Michael A. London
Founding Partner at Douglas & London
Michael A. London has devoted his career to representing consumers and injury victims in mass tort settings, focusing on products liability and complex litigation with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and medical device litigation.
Michael B. Steinbach
Head of Personal Banking and Wealth Management Fraud Prevention, Managing Director at Citi
Michael Steinbach has end-to-end accountability to prevent, detect, and mitigate fraud across all Consumer Bank lines of business and regions worldwide at Citi.
Michael Bootier
Attorney at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
Michael Bootier participated as a panelist in the Arbitration Clauses Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the latest trends in arbitration clauses.
Michael J. "Jack" Bisceglia
Associate at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Jack Bisceglia focuses his practice on complex commercial, product liability, and mass tort litigation, representing clients in various industries in federal and state courts.
Mohsin Meghji
Managing Partner at M3 Partners
Mohsin (Mo) Meghji is an internationally recognized turnaround professional with over 25 years of experience reviving companies experiencing financial, operational, or strategic transitions.
Nathaniel Ament-Stone
Attorney at Robins Kaplan
Nathaniel Ament-Stone participated as a panelist in the Class Certification Update Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the significance of Rules 23(a) and (b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Neal Marder
Attorney at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Neal Marder participated as a panelist in the Arbitration Clauses Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the latest trends in arbitration clauses.
Neil Kornswiet
Chief Executive Officer at Optium Capital LLC
Neil Kornswiet is a recognized expert in litigation claims finance and real estate finance, currently serving as CEO of Optium Capital LLC, specializing in the purchase of litigation receivables in large class action lawsuits.
Paul T. Nyffeler, PhD
Senior Attorney at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Paul Nyffeler counsels clients on environmental law and policy, applying his in-depth knowledge as a PhD chemist to legal issues, focusing on chemical regulation and compliance.
Peggy Daley
Professional at Berkeley Research Group
Peggy Daley participated as a panelist in the TCPA Litigation Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and its implications in a digital world.
Pravin Patel
Attorney at Weil, Gotshal & Manges
Pravin Patel participated as a panelist in the Arbitration Clauses Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the latest trends in arbitration clauses.
Rachel Geman
Partner at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
Rachel Geman is a partner and chair of the firm's whistleblower practice group, litigating large gender pay discrimination cases and serving as lead class counsel in consumer, privacy, and pharmaceutical products class actions.
Robert J. Stark
Partner at Brown Rudnick
Robert Stark is the chair of the Firm’s Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Practice Group, recognized as an Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer and has published extensively on insolvency and restructuring matters.
Robyn Griffin
Managing Director at The Huntington National Bank
Robyn Griffin participated as a panelist in the Class-Action Distributions Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the complexities of distributing class action funds.
Thomas R. Waskom
Partner at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Tom Waskom's practice focuses on class action, mass tort, and environmental litigation, representing multiple Fortune 100 companies in trial and appellate courts across the United States.
Victoria Waciura
Professional at Epiq
Victoria Waciura participated as a panelist in the Class-Action Distributions Panel at CAME 2019, discussing the complexities of distributing class action funds.
Event Details
- Date
- May 6, 2019
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- The Harmonie Club
- Audience
- Class action attorneys, claims administrators, litigation financiers, academics, reporters