Current Issues in MDLs and Class Actions 3/26/19
On March 26, 2017 the Western District of Missouri was proud to partner with the local chapter of the FBA to host an all day conference on the current issues in MDLs and Class Actions. Led by three co-chairs Tricia Campbell (Langdon & Emison), Brent Dwerlkotte (Shook Hardy Bacon), and Casey Tourtillott (career clerk in DKAN), as well as current FBA Chapter President Judge Stephen Bough (WDMO), the courthouse in Kansas City, Missouri welcomed 250 lawyers from across Missouri and Kansas. In addition to some of the top practitioners from both plaintiff and defense sides from Los Angles to New York City, we heard from Judge Catherine Perry (EDMO) of the JPML Panel, Judge John Lungstrum (DKAN), Judge Barbara Rothstein (DCD), Prof. Richard Marcus (UC Hasting), Judge Ann Montgomery (MND), and Judge Duane Benton (8th Cir.). From topics such as “Everything you wanted to know about the JPML” to “Selection of Lead Counsel and Steering Committees” to “Appellate Review of MDLs”, the lawyers who participated in this CLE heard about the most timely topics from some of the top practitioners and judges in the country.
Judge Catherine Perry, Abby McClellan, Judge John Lungstrum
Dawn Barrios, Judge Barbara Rothstein, Julie Callsen
Brent Dwerlkotte, Elizabeth Cabraser, Prof. Richard Marcus
Gretchen Garrison, Judge Duane Benton, Sharon
On Sept. 9, 2015, the Kansas Chapter presented “Appellate Practice and Arguments With Tenth Circuit Judge Nancy Moritz.” The CLE is available to view below.
On Oct. 10, 2013, the Kansas Chapter held their kickoff event with a luncheon keynote speaker, Tenth Circuit Judge, Judge Robert Bacharach. Judge Bacharach’s presentation was entitled: Ethical Issues in Settlement Negotiations: A Discussion. Over 30 individuals were in attendance.
