The Managed Care Disputes and Litigation Conference is an annual event organized by the American Conference Institute (ACI), focusing on the legal challenges and developments within the managed care industry. Scheduled for April 30 to May 1, 2026, at the Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites in Chicago, IL, this conference brings together legal professionals, industry experts, and healthcare executives to discuss pressing issues affecting managed care organizations (MCOs).
Key topics for the 2026 conference include enforcement perspectives from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the evolving political and policy landscape impacting managed care, and the integration of artificial intelligence in prior authorization processes. Sessions will also cover the implications of recent case law on managed care disputes, strategies for navigating fraud, waste, and abuse enforcement, and the challenges associated with value-based care models.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage in networking sessions, including a cocktail reception, and participate in interactive panels featuring notable speakers such as Brenna E. Jenny, Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the DOJ, and Beth C. Kelley, Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The conference agenda is designed to provide practical insights and strategies for legal professionals navigating the complex managed care landscape.
This conference is ideal for in-house counsel and business executives from MCOs, HMOs, and insurance companies specializing in litigation, risk management, claims, and payor relations disputes. Outside counsel focusing on health plans, health litigation, managed care litigation, and payor disputes will also find the sessions highly relevant. Attending this event offers a unique opportunity to stay informed on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in managed care litigation.
Speakers(35)
Adam Petitt
Partner at Robinson + Cole
Adam Petitt is a Partner at Robinson + Cole, focusing on healthcare litigation and regulatory compliance.
Adam Sinton
Partner at Sinton Scott Minock & Kerew (SSMK)
Adam Sinton is a Partner at Sinton Scott Minock & Kerew, specializing in healthcare law and compliance.
Alicia Paller
Cybersecurity Litigation Counsel at Hogan Lovells
Alicia Paller serves as Cybersecurity Litigation Counsel at Hogan Lovells, specializing in healthcare data security.
Angela Shewan
Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
Angela Shewan is a Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and regulatory matters.
Beth C. Kelley
Deputy General Counsel at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Beth C. Kelley serves as Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is the Chief Legal Officer for CMS.
Brenna E. Jenny
Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Commercial Litigation Branch at United States Department of Justice, Civil Division
Brenna E. Jenny is the Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Commercial Litigation Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division, focusing on managed care enforcement.
Brian Hoyt
Managing Director, Healthcare Practice at Berkeley Research Group (BRG)
Brian Hoyt is the Managing Director of the Healthcare Practice at Berkeley Research Group, providing strategic advisory services.
Christopher Keele
ADR Neutral at JAMS
Christopher Keele serves as an Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutral at JAMS, specializing in healthcare disputes.
David Greenberg
Partner at ArentFox Schiff LLP
David Greenberg is a Partner at ArentFox Schiff LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and regulatory issues.
Gregory R. Mitchell
Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte
Gregory R. Mitchell is a Partner at McDermott Will & Schulte, focusing on healthcare litigation and compliance.
Halle Strongin
Partner at McDermott Will & Emery
Halle Strongin is a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, focusing on healthcare law and compliance.
James D. Thomas
President at James D. Thomas Law Co.
James D. Thomas is the President of James D. Thomas Law Co., specializing in healthcare litigation.
Jason Mayer
Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP
Jason Mayer is a Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and regulatory matters.
John Libby
Healthcare and Commercial Mediator and Arbitrator at Libby ADR, LLC
John Libby is a Healthcare and Commercial Mediator and Arbitrator at Libby ADR, LLC, with experience in dispute resolution.
Jonathan M. Herman
Founder & Managing Partner at The Herman Law Firm
Jonathan M. Herman is the Founder and Managing Partner of The Herman Law Firm, specializing in managed care litigation.
Kathryn Cohen
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs at Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness
Kathryn Cohen is the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness, advocating for behavioral health policy.
Kathy Roe
Managing Attorney and Co-Founder at Health Law Consultancy
Kathy Roe is the Managing Attorney and Co-Founder of Health Law Consultancy, specializing in healthcare legal services.
Kelly Hibbert
Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP
Kelly Hibbert is a Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and compliance.
Kevin Feder
Partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Kevin Feder is a Partner at O’Melveny & Myers LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and regulatory matters.
Korey Harvey
VP, Deputy General Counsel at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Korey Harvey serves as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, overseeing legal operations.
Lindsay Fetzer
Partner at Bass, Berry & Sims
Lindsay Fetzer is a Partner at Bass, Berry & Sims, specializing in healthcare law and compliance.
Melissa A. Wong
Partner at Holland & Knight
Melissa A. Wong is a Partner at Holland & Knight, focusing on healthcare litigation and regulatory compliance.
Michelle Skipper
National Healthcare Vice President at American Arbitration Association (AAA)
Michelle Skipper serves as National Healthcare Vice President at the American Arbitration Association, focusing on healthcare dispute resolution.
Nesko Radovic
Partner at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Nesko Radovic is a Partner at Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, specializing in healthcare law.
Ray Walker
Managing Counsel – Litigation at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Ray Walker serves as Managing Counsel for Litigation at Health Care Service Corporation, overseeing legal strategies and dispute resolutions.
Richard Davis
Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP
Richard Davis is a Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP, with expertise in healthcare litigation and compliance.
Richard Merino
Managing Director, Healthcare Analytics Practice at Berkeley Research Group (BRG)
Richard Merino is the Managing Director of the Healthcare Analytics Practice at Berkeley Research Group, specializing in data analysis.
Robert Slavkin
Partner, Healthcare Practice Group at Akerman LLP
Robert Slavkin is a Partner in the Healthcare Practice Group at Akerman LLP, specializing in healthcare litigation.
Ryan S. Appleby
Partner at Gibson Dunn
Ryan S. Appleby is a Partner at Gibson Dunn, specializing in healthcare litigation and regulatory compliance.
Samuel Lehman
Counsel at O'Melveny & Myers LLP
Samuel Lehman is Counsel at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and regulatory compliance.
Teresa A. Mason
Member at Epstein Becker Green LLP
Teresa A. Mason is a Member at Epstein Becker Green LLP, specializing in healthcare law and compliance.
Theresa Horan
Associate General Counsel at Blue Cross and Blue Shield (IL)
Theresa Horan serves as Associate General Counsel at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, specializing in healthcare law.
Tim Ribelin
Partner at Husch Blackwell LLP
Tim Ribelin is a Partner at Husch Blackwell LLP, focusing on healthcare litigation and compliance.
William Downs
Senior Managing Director at Ankura
William Downs serves as Senior Managing Director at Ankura, specializing in healthcare advisory services.
Xavier Baker
Partner at Groom Law Group
Xavier Baker is a Partner at Groom Law Group, focusing on healthcare law and managed care disputes.
Event Details
- Date
- March 12-13, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- Hilton Chicago/Magnificent Mile Suites
- Pricing
- $2,195 - $2,595
- Audience
- In-house counsel and business executives from MCOs, HMOs, and insurance companies; outside counsel specializing in health plans and managed care litigation.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending