Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation

In this era of unprecedented scrutiny and liability, defense strategies for avoiding and managing litigation must be sharper than ever.
Gain practical strategies from an expert faculty on how to mount a rigorous defense against aggressive plaintiffs’ lawyers adept at advancing novel and innovative theories of liability stemming from a wide variety of consumer financial protection laws.

Consumer financial claims are still on the rise…settlements filled with staggering dollar amounts are being reported daily…state and federal officials continue to send a message to the industry through investigations and enforcement actions…and there are no signs these hot-button issues are slowing down. Never has there been a more important time for attorneys and in-house counsel to be able to mount formidable defenses to the myriad of claims being asserted.

In response to the complexities in the consumer space, ACI is proud to bring you our 13th national Conference on Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation. This nationally recognized, advanced forum is designed to bring winning strategies to even the most seasoned litigators. Our expert faculty, led by 24 in-house counsel, 11 renowned federal judges, scores of state and regulatory officials, and top defense counsel, will provide you with proven effective strategies to assert and manage complete and formidable defenses in this high-stakes arena. Conference highlights include:

• Specialized In-House Panels led by 24 In-House Attorneys: The benefits of this conference are realized immediately as day one leads off with two highly focused in-house sessions. With roundtables focusing on issues related to mortgage modification, foreclosure, student and auto loans, collection and credit reporting violations, and managing fee litigation, all attendees will walk away with a bevy of useful insights to integrate into their practice.
• A Deep Dive Into Dodd-Frank and the CFPB: With a slew of rule-writing still taking place, overlapping jurisdiction with state AGs, and a crucial yet still unclear role, all eyes remain on the CFPB. In two sessions focused on these issues, industry leaders will review the most recent developments at the Bureau to ensure attendees are up to speed with this quickly moving target. Additionally, we’ll take a deep dive into Dodd-Frank §1013 to explore what “unfair, deceptive or abusive” practices may mean in the hands of the CFPB.
• Narrowly-Tailored Panel Sessions & New Topics: This year’s event will go into the major consumer issues more in-depth than ever. We’ve broken down the topics to create narrowly-tailored, comprehensive panels on all of the major procedural and substantive topics litigators are dealing with today. Additionally, we’ll be covering issues like the securitization process and UDAP claims, that we’ve never touched before.
• Views from State and Federal Regulators: With representation from the Federal Trade Commission, 6 Attorneys General’s offices and the Department of Justice, this year’s conference will provide a wealth of valuable information from the regulators on the front lines of today’s enforcement actions.
• Focused Strategy Development Workshops: Attendees at this year’s conference can kickoff the program with two highly interactive workshops that will focus on litigation strategies and business development. Our first session will help guide you through the fire of regulatory scrutiny with an extended look into strategies for dealing with state and federal agencies and responding to enforcement actions. In the second session, led by top in-house counsel, attorneys will get a front row view of the most important things in-house consider when selecting counsel. Take the opportunity to spend extended time benchmarking current strategies and devising new ones with leaders in the space. In addition, participants get to build relationships early on and develop them through the remaining two days.

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