The ABA Motor Vehicle Product Liability Litigation Conference is an annual event organized by the American Bar Association's Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section. This conference brings together leading experts and industry professionals to discuss the latest developments in motor vehicle product liability litigation.
Key topics covered at the conference include regulatory updates, economic damages in automotive class actions, and practical considerations in class action settlements. Sessions also address emerging issues such as electric vehicle fire investigations and airbag non-deployment claims.
The conference features a range of networking opportunities, including panel discussions with corporate counsel from major automotive companies and insights from federal and state court judges on trial tips and best practices in complex automotive litigation.
This event is ideal for in-house counsel, manufacturers, claims professionals, insurance and risk management professionals, experts, investigators, and outside counsel seeking to stay informed on cutting-edge regulatory, technical, and legal developments in the field.
Speakers(12)
Amy Maclear
Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Amy Maclear is a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, focusing on consumer fraud and breach-of-warranty cases. She was a panelist in the 'California Consumer Litigation Medley' session.
Andrew Chang
Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Andrew Chang is a partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon, specializing in automotive litigation. He moderated the 'California Consumer Litigation Medley' session at the conference.
Ashley Langer
Professor of Economics at Eller College of Management, University of Arizona
Ashley Langer is a Professor of Economics at the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona. She discussed analytical methods in economic loss class action matters.
Christie Iannetta
Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
Christie Iannetta is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, focusing on regulatory and compliance issues in the automotive industry. She spoke on the 'Regulatory Update: What’s New and What’s on the Horizon' panel.
Derek Whitefield
Attorney at Dykema
Derek Whitefield is an attorney at Dykema, with expertise in automotive product liability. He presented 'Recent Verdicts & Legal Trends' at the conference.
Gary L. Gassman
Co-Vice Chair, Global Insurance Department at Cozen O'Connor
Gary L. Gassman is the Co-Vice Chair of the Global Insurance Department at Cozen O'Connor. He provided the welcome and introduction at the conference.
John D. Black
Attorney at Dykema
John D. Black is an attorney at Dykema, focusing on automotive product liability. He presented on 'Rapid Response Fire Scene Investigations For EV Fire Cases' at the conference.
Jonah Berger
Associate Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Jonah Berger is an Associate Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He discussed analytical methods in economic loss class action matters.
Melina Manetti
Associate at Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Melina Manetti is an associate at Shook, Hardy & Bacon. She moderated the 'Inside View: Legal and Ethical Considerations for Corporate Counsel' panel.
Nalani Crisologo
Associate at Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Nalani Crisologo is an associate at Shook, Hardy & Bacon. She moderated the 'A View From the Bench: Trial Tips and Best Practices in Complex Automotive Litigation' panel.
Samid Hussain
Senior Vice President at Cornerstone Research
Samid Hussain is a Senior Vice President at Cornerstone Research. He moderated the 'Economic Damages in Automotive Class Actions' panel.
Tamara A. Bush
Attorney at Dykema
Tamara A. Bush is an attorney at Dykema, specializing in airbag non-deployment claims. She presented 'Understanding Airbag Non-Deployment Claims: Case Studies' at the conference.
Event Details
- Date
- April 19-21, 2023
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Scottsdale, United States
- Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia
- Audience
- In-house counsel, manufacturers, claims professionals, insurance and risk management professionals, experts, investigators, outside counsel
- CLE Credits
- Up to 18.4 CLE credits, including 1.2 ethics credits