Join us virtually as we celebrate our 25th year anniversary.
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25th Annual Conference on
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DECEMBER 8 – 9, 2020 (EST) • VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
EARN CLE CREDITS
Benefit from the Insights of 20+ In-House Counsel Including:
Patricia A. Barbieri SVP, General Counsel and Secretary, Legal and Corporate Affairs Daiichi Sankyo
Lead Sponsors
Brennan Torregrossa Senior Vice President, Head of Global Litigation GSK
Charna Gerstenhaber Vice President, Head of Litigation & Investigations Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Supporting Sponsors
Matthew L. Stennes Vice President, Chief Litigation & Investigations Counsel Medtronic
Christopher Guth Senior Assistant General Counsel Bayer
Veronica M. Lei Assistant General Counsel Litigation and Legal Compliance Eli Lilly and Company
Associate Sponsors
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Looking back over the last 25 years of Drug and Med. Join us in our virtual conference room, lounge, and exhibit hall as we celebrate our 25th year of exceptional speakers, exclusive content and unparalleled connections for the life sciences product liability community. Every year for the past 24 years, ACI's Conference on Drug and Medical Device Litigation has consistently brought together a distinguished faculty of experts, exclusive content and unparalleled networking opportunities. This one industry-shaping event has consistently allowed counsel for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries a forum to freely exchange ideas,
MASTER LEVEL STRATEGIES
Last year’s event broke records with nearly 500 drug and medical device industry professionals in attendance, and we expect no less of this year’s 25th Anniversary event. We look forward to seeing you online this December!
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY
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engage in high level discussion, and critical thinking on the latest developments and challenges shaping product liability litigation, including evolving theories behind new claims, the influence of politics, policy and the public in these actions, and guiding principles for minimizing damage in times of crisis.
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UNPARALLELED CONNECTIONS
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COVID-19’s Impact on Drug & Medical Device Litigation
A comprehensive and timely analysis of the implications of PREP Act immunity on future drug and medical device products liability litigation and an assessment of potential COVID-19 related MDLs.
Gavel A View from the Bench – 2020 Edition
Judicial insights on how this year’s unprecedented events have impacted dockets, court functions, judicial proceedings and the JPML in general.
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Virtual Trial Practice Toolkit
Leading trial attorneys share strategies and best practices for conducting virtual/ remote discovery, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, oral arguments and more.
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Special Focus Sessions
Advanced discussions surrounding this year’s changes to FDA approval processes as well as how current events are impacting juror mindsets, perceptions and verdicts in drug and device cases.
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MDL Case Study
HANDSHAKE
Analysis of the unique nuances of three of 2020’s most significant MDLs – Hernia Mesh, Valsartan and Zantac.
EXCLAMATION
Crisis Management Boot Camp
Data Analytics in MDL Management
Understanding how data and analytics from initial census forms are being collected, used and protected, and how they are impacting MDL management, proceedings and judicial decision-making.
Product Recall Do’s and Don’ts
Lessons learned from COVID-19 on strengthening your response capabilities and minimizing business disruption in the face of a company or industry crisis
Gain best practices for coordinating your team and minimizing damage to your company in the face of a nationwide product recall
Interactive Virtual Conference Experience This program is designed to bring the dynamic, in-person conference experience to you virtually with multiple ways to engage with speakers, stay connected with industry peers and expand your professional network through 1-on-1 conversations.
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Virtual Networking Opportunities
Join us for for 1:1 speed networking, exhibit hall meet-ups and virtual speaker meet and greets for lively discussions about product liability litigation during these uncharted times. Bring your bold ideas, stories and strategies to these unique virtual networking opportunities.
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Polling
Weigh in and seize the opportunity to benchmark with industry peers in real-time on leading issues such as sensitive, complex hypothetical scenarios.
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Diversity and Inclusion Town Hall
Let your voice be heard in this unique open floor session on Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and challenges, designed to give all attendees an opportunity to add to the dialogue.
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