The Trial Lawyers of Mass Torts (TLMT) Conference is a premier event dedicated to fostering collaboration and education among top-tier judiciary, plaintiffs, and defense bar professionals. Scheduled from November 10th to 13th, 2025, at the JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa in Los Cabos, Mexico, this conference aims to address contemporary issues in complex litigation, with a particular focus on class actions and mass torts.
Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on a variety of critical topics, including the latest developments in mass tort law, strategies for effective litigation management, and emerging trends in class action lawsuits. The conference will feature sessions led by esteemed legal professionals, offering insights into recent landmark settlements and the evolving landscape of mass tort litigation.
In addition to the educational sessions, the conference provides ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, share experiences, and build professional relationships. The event will also showcase an expo hall featuring leading legal service providers and technology solutions tailored for mass tort practitioners. Notable speakers include Chris Seeger, recognized for his role in significant settlements, and Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, offering judicial perspectives on mass tort cases.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals involved in mass tort and class action litigation, including attorneys, judges, and legal scholars. Attending TLMT Los Cabos 2025 will equip participants with the knowledge and connections necessary to navigate the complexities of mass tort law effectively.
Speakers(55)
Alyson Beridon
HSG Law Group
Brad D. Brian
Chair at Munger Tolles & Olson LLP
Brandon Henry
Partner at Wagstaff & Cartmell
Brian Glasser
Partner at Bailey & Glasser, LLP
Brian T. Fitzpatrick
Milton R. Underwood Chair in Free Enterprise at Vanderbilt University Law School
Bryan Aylstock
Founding Partner at Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis, & Overholtz PLLC
Chad R. Hutchinson
Attorney at Butler Snow
Christopher Chorba
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
D. Patrick Huyett
Partner at Anapol Weiss
Dai Wai Chin Feman
Managing Director – Commercial Litigation, Corporate Counsel at Parabellum Capital
David R. Buchanan
Partner at Seeger Weiss LLP
Deepak Gupta
Founding Principal at Gupta Wessler LLP
Diandra “Fu” Debrosse
Partner at Dicello Levitt
Donald A. Migliori
Member at Motley Rice LLC
Don Migliori is a multifaceted litigator representing victims of defective medical devices and drugs, occupational diseases, terrorism, aviation disasters, antitrust, and securities and consumer fraud in mass torts and other cutting-edge litigation.
Eric Hudson
Attorney at Butler Snow
Fouad Ku
Fouad Kurdi
Mediator
Hon. Shashi H. Kewalramani (Ret.)
JAMS
Jake Plattenberger
Attorney at TorHoerman Law, LLC
Jacob Plattenberger has taken hundreds of depositions, argued in countless hearings, and tried over 35 cases to a jury. His experience in and out of the courtroom has made him a passionate advocate for those injured due to the negligence of others.
Jayne Conroy
Partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy
Jennifer Hoekstra
Partner at Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis, & Overholtz PLLC
John P. Hooper
Partner at King & Spalding
Judge Melanie L. Cyganowski (Ret.)
Member at Otterbourg
Katherine Cornell
Owner at Cornell Law
Katherine E. Charonko
Partner at Bailey & Glasser, LLP
Katy Krottinger
Equity Partner at Monsour Law Firm
Kiley Grombacher
Co-Founding Partner at Bradley/Grombacher LLP
Kimberly Branscome
Partner at Paul | Weiss
Kyle Farrar
Kaster Lynch Farrar & Ball, LLP Trial Attorneys
Loren H. Brown
Partner at DLA Piper
US Vice Chairman, Chair of US Disputes practice; Member, Global Board; Member, Executive Committee
Lori Cohen
Vice-Chair at Greenberg Traurig
Manuel F. Cachán
Partner at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP
Litigation; Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation
Mark J. Dearman
Partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Mia Perez
Judge at United States District Court
Judge Mia Perez earned her bachelor's degree from Tufts University and her Juris Doctor from Temple University's Beasley School of Law. She has experience as a trial attorney and has represented municipalities and labor unions.
Michael A. Sacchet
Partner at Ciresi Conlin LLP
Michael Sacchet specializes in complex civil litigation, including multi-district litigation. He has co-tried numerous cases to verdict, including five bellwether trials in the 3M Earplugs MDL—the largest MDL in American history.
Michael Andolina
Partner at White & Case
Mildred Conroy
Partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy
Milli Kanani Hansen
Partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Navan Ward
Principal at Beasley Allen Law Firm
Navan Ward is the firm's lead attorney on the metal-on-metal hip implant litigation and proton pump inhibitor litigation. He has served in leadership positions for various legal organizations, including as Past President of the American Association for Justice.
Neil E. Grunberg, Ph.D
Professor at Uniformed Services University (USU)
Dr. Neil E. Grunberg is a medical psychologist, social psychologist, and behavioral neuroscientist. He has been educating physicians, psychologists, and nurses for the Armed Forces and Public Health Service since 1979.
Nick D'Aquilla
Counsel Financial
Paul Cody
President & CEO at Counsel Financial
Paul Cody is a Certified Public Accountant with over 25 years of experience in private equity and financial services. As President and CEO of Counsel Financial, he has overseen more than $1.5 billion in legal funding transactions.
Paul Geller
Partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP
Paul R. Kiesel
Partner at Kiesel Law LLP
R. David Proctor
United States District Court Judge at Northern District of Alabama
Judge R. David Proctor was nominated to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and received his commission on September 22, 2003. He has served on the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation and currently chairs the MDL Rules Subcommittee.
Rachel Bloomekatz
Judge at United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Rachel Bloomekatz was confirmed as a judge to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in July 2023. Prior to joining the court, she had an accomplished career in public interest lawyering, focusing on appeals and complex litigation issues.
Sean Grimsley
Partner at Olson Grimsley Kawanabe Hinchcliff & Murray LLC
Sharon Desh
Partner at Winston & Strawn LLP
Stephen Bennett
Partner at Faegre Drinker
Theane Evangelis
Partner at Gibson Dunn
Tor Hoerman
Attorney at TorHoerman Law, LLC
Tor Hoerman has been appointed as lead counsel in various MDLs, including the Pradaxa Products Liability Litigation and the Actos Related Cases. He has been instrumental in negotiating significant settlements in mass tort litigations.
Tyler W. Hudson
Partner at Wagstaff & Cartmell
Virginia M. Buchanan
Levin, Papantonio, Proctor, Buchanan, O’Brien, Barr & Mougey, P.A.
Yahonnes Cleary
Partner at Paul, Weiss
Yvette R. Austin
Senior Managing Director and Chair at Compass Lexecon’s Global Finance Practice
Event Details
- Date
- October 20-22, 2025
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇲🇽 Los Cabos, Mexico
- JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort & Spa
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals involved in mass tort and class action litigation, including attorneys, judges, and legal scholars.
- CLE Credits
- Attendees may be eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. Specific details regarding the number of credits and accreditation are not provided in the available information. Participants are advised to check with the organizers for precise CLE information.