Southeast Complex Litigation Forum

The Southeast Complex Litigation Forum is an annual conference dedicated to exploring the latest developments in mass torts, class actions, and whistleblower cases. Organized by the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), this event brings together legal professionals to discuss emerging trends and best practices in complex litigation.

Attendees can expect in-depth sessions covering topics such as litigation involving medical devices, pharmaceutical drugs, and consumer products. The forum also addresses strategies for identifying potential mass torts, class actions, and whistleblower cases, as well as insights into prosecuting and defending these cases. Key emerging issues in aggregate litigation are also a focal point of the discussions.

The conference features a lineup of notable speakers, including national litigators and experts in the field. Past speakers have included Mark Chalos of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, Tricia Herzfeld of Herzfeld, Suetholz, Gastel, Leniski and Wall PLLC, and Robert McGuire from the United States Attorney's Office. These sessions provide valuable perspectives from both plaintiffs' and defense attorneys, as well as in-house counsel.

This forum is particularly beneficial for plaintiffs' lawyers, defense lawyers, and in-house counsel seeking to stay abreast of the latest trends and strategies in complex litigation. It offers a platform for networking with peers and gaining practical knowledge to enhance legal practice in this specialized area.