CONFERENCE-AT-A-GLANCE

  Pre-Conference Monday,
December 5, 2011
Day One Tuesday,
December 6, 2011
Day Two Wednesday,
December 7, 2011
morning 9:00
Master Class Registration

9:30
Pre-Conference Ethics Workshop:Practical and Ethical Tools for Successful Mass Tort Litigation

7:15
Registration & Welcoming Breakfast

8:30
Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks

8:45
Applying Favorable Recent Judicial Decisions & Policy Trends to Strengthen Your Class Actions Defense Strategies

9:45
Spotlight Remarks by Francis McGovern: Case Management and Settlement of Pharmaceutical Mass Tort Litigation

10:15
Morning Coffee Break

10:30
Personal Liability Concerns for Life Sciences Counsel and other Industry Professionals

11:45
Creating Exit Strategies for Mass Torts and Selecting the Most Advantageous Settlement Model

1:00
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates

Hosted by

8:30
Co-Chairs’ Remarks

8:45
Avoiding New Litigation Pitfalls Arising from Emergent Social Media

10:00
Morning Coffee Break

10:15
Implementing Strategic Tactics for Improving MDL Logistics and Effi ciencies

11:15
View from the Bench: Current Judicial Views on Medical Products Litigation
afternoon

12:30
Networking Luncheon for Master Class A Attendees

2:15
Conference Registration Opens

3:00
Pre-Conference Working Group Session: Group Meet-Ups for Problem-Solving of Litigation Challenges

Sponsored by

2:15
BREAKOUT SESSION 1

A.
Defense Tactics for Generic and Brand Pharmaceutical Companies after Mensing and Levine

or

B.
Combating Negative Perceptions when Selecting and Communicating with Jurors

3:15
Afternoon Refreshment Break

3:30
BREAKOUT SESSION 2

C.
Proactive Litigation Strategies for Responding to Government Investigations and Increased Regulatory Enforcement

or

D.
Navigating Unclear Disclosure Obligations for Life Sciences Companies and Counsel

4:30
BREAKOUT SESSION 3

E.
Diversity: What are Corporate Counsel Looking for and has it Fallen by the Wayside?

or

F.
Post-Recall Defense Strategies for Drug and Device Litigators

12:30
Networking Luncheon for Speakers and Delegates

1:30
Avoiding Mistakes When Using the Preemption Defense in Device Cases

2:15
Sorting through the Science and Explaining Complex Medical Data

3:00
Main Conference Concludes

3:15
Post-Conference: Business Development Master Class: In-House Perspectives on Selection and Evaluation of Outside Counsel
evening 5:00
Registration and Welcoming Cocktail Reception

5:30
Cocktail Reception Hosted by: