Name
So, You Think You Might Want to Litigate or Preside Over MDLs and Class Actions? What You Need to Know
Date & Time
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speakers
Karen K. Caldwell, Eastern District of Kentucky
J. Gerard Stranch, Esq., Stranch, Jennings, and Garvey, PLLC.
John M. Thomas, Dykema
J. Gerard Stranch, Esq., Stranch, Jennings, and Garvey, PLLC.
John M. Thomas, Dykema
Description
Multidistrict Litigation is a key part of the US legal system for handling complex cases with numerous plaintiffs or intricate issues. While MDLs have benefits, they also face criticism and discussions on alternatives continue. Panelists share perspective from the Plaintiff and Defendants side, as well as from the Chair of the US Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.
Moderator
The Honorable Karen Nelson Moore
United States Circuit Judge
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Speakers
Location Name
Continental Ballroom
Full Address
The Peabody Hotel
149 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
United States
149 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
United States
Session Type
Breakout Session