Description
Featuring a lineup of esteemed speakers who bring diverse perspectives on litigation, arbitration, and funding options, this program explores both conventional and innovative solutions aimed at leveling the playing field for small claimants. Participants will gain insights into the differences between mass and class actions, challenges in accessing justice, and the latest developments in litigation and arbitration—including mass arbitration, multidistrict litigation (MDL), and advancements in third-party litigation funding.
Speakers will also address how defendants are adapting to these changes and discuss the challenges and future of small claims litigation, especially for pro se litigants and those navigating denied class certifications. Speakers will also explore the defense-side perspective in the context of small, class, and mass claims.
Whether you’re a legal professional, policymaker, or advocate, this program offers a comprehensive look at the barriers and breakthroughs in justice for small claimants. This webcast is ideal for attorneys focused on class action litigation, arbitration, consumer rights, or multidistrict litigation. It also appeals to corporate counsel who draft and enforce arbitration agreements, as well as pro bono lawyers and legal aid practitioners seeking to expand their toolkit for supporting underrepresented clients. Additionally, attorneys exploring innovative litigation funding solutions or those interested in access to justice issues will find this course especially relevant.