Litigation

Upcoming Conferences


Aviation Claims & Litigation May 29 - 30, 2013 Chicago The aviation industry’s premier claims and litigation event returns for its 5th year, this time on the famed Magnificent Mile in Chicago, led by an expert in-house/client faculty, FAA, DOT and other government officials, top law firms and renowned federal judges.
Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions May 30 - 31, 2013 New York American Conference Institute’s 18th National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to hone the skills and strategies needed to keep pace with this rapidly changing area of law, defend against new and innovative claims, and prepare for emerging regulations and evolving enforcement priorities.
Automotive Product Liability Litigation Jun 06 - 07, 2013 Chicago Now in its 6th year, ACI’s lauded Automotive Product Liability Litigation conference is the highest level national event on the market. This is the essential defense summit that shapes the future of products liability strategies for leading litigators and in-house counsel in the automotive industry.
Energy Trading Compliance and Regulatory Enforcement Jun 06 - 07, 2013 Houston Led by CFTC, FERC, DOJ, FTC, more than 15 companies, and outside attorneys who are tuned in to the recent changes, this is only energy trading conference that looks ahead and offers measurable strategies and tactics to ensure that compliance programs fit seamlessly into the new regulatory and enforcement landscape.
Employment Practices Liability Insurance Jun 24 - 25, 2013 San Francisco American Conference Institute’s 19th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance conference has attracted a “who’s who” of both the insurance and employment law communities. This year’s program has been fully revamped and updated to include enhanced industry perspectives, and account for new developments, strategies and industry trends.
Asbestos Claims & Litigation Jun 26 - 27, 2013 Chicago ACI’s 14th Asbestos Claims & Litigation returns in Chicago as the only event in the industry where outside counsel, in house counsel, renowned jurists, and medical experts can gain insight and trade strategy on the hottest jurisdictions, new and emerging theories of causation, and novel theories of liability.
Consumer Products Regulation & Litigation Jun 26 - 27, 2013 Chicago ACI has developed Consumer Products Regulation and Litigation as a safety net for this precarious position, weaving together judicial insights, regulatory perspective, and the advice of industry leading counsel to give consumer products professionals the most up-to-date, expert tested advice possible on navigating this terse terrain now and in the future.
Obstetric Malpractice Jun 26 - 27, 2013 Philadelphia ACI's 12th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims will bring together an unparalleled faculty of medical experts, risk managers, insurance professionals, and leading plaintiffs’ and defense attorneys, who will provide you with the most up-to-date information on complex medical issues and litigation hurdles.
Legal and Regulatory Summit on Generic Drugs Jul 17 - 18, 2013 New York City To help you make sense of these developments and their potential impact on the short and long terms goals of generic drug makers, the American Conference Institute has developed The Legal and Regulatory Summit on Generic Drugs as a “state of the union” of the legal and regulatory – as well as political and global -- changes affecting the generic pharmaceutical industry.
Long Term Care Regulatory Boot Camp Jul 22 - 24, 2013 Chicago ACI’s Long Term Care Regulatory Boot Camp has been designed to give litigators (both in-house and outside), as well regulatory counsel, a strong working knowledge of core long term care regulatory competencies. Many litigators and in-house counsel — despite their tenure litigating long term care cases — are not well-versed in the regulatory hurdles found in this space. Whether you are an in-house or outside counsel litigator or in-house regulatory counsel, Long Term Care Regulatory Boot Camp will provide you with the insights you need.
Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation Jul 29 - 30, 2013 Chicago Expert defense strategies for in-house and outside counsel on navigating class actions, litigation, and government enforcement actions in the consumer finance industry
Life Insurance and AD&D Claims and Litigation Jul 29 - 30, 2013 New York American Conference Institute presents its 2nd Annual Advanced Forum on Life Insurance and AD&D Claims and Litigation. This forum is your "one-stop" venue where practitioners can network with leading insurers from around the country, and learn from top plaintiff and defense attorneys, and renowned judges, who will share their expertise on how to develop strategy and create a winning approach to all aspects of life insurance, accidental death and annuity claims.
Bad Faith Litigation Jul 30 - 31, 2013 San Francisco American Conference Institute brings you its 25th installment (back on the west coast) of its acclaimed Bad Faith Litigation forum for all the critical updates on case law, proposed legislation and strategies. Get effective tips on how you can ensure the best result for your case and client.
Mortgage Fraud Jul 30 - 31, 2013 San Francisco The dynamics have changed, with short sale, reverse mortgage, income and distressed asset fraud all running rampant, and a shift in the housing market to a purchase and repurchase environment. Attorneys and counsel, compliance and QA officers, investigators, underwriters, appraisers, loan processors, and servicers must modify their risk controls given the new dynamics to avoid today’s heightened federal and state prosecution and enforcement. That is why you cannot afford to miss American Conference Institute’s 8th National Mortgage Fraud Summit. In addition to unparalleled networking opportunities, this conference will provide attendees with the latest insights and expert advice from our exceptional faculty.
Employment Discrimination Jul 31 - Aug 01, 2013 New York American Conference Institute is proud to introduce the 4th installment of the essential advanced forum that will shape the future of employment discrimination strategies for leading litigators and in-house counsel: Defending and Managing EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION. This conference will provide even the most seasoned litigators with clarity and certainty with respect to today’s key issues.
Digital Advertising Compliance: Sweepstakes, Social Media and Promotions Sep 09 - 11, 2013 New York Practical tools for maintaining legal and regulatory compliance for all your social media and promotional practices.
Residential Mortgage Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement Sep 26 - 27, 2013 Dallas Led by expert in-house counsel, key governing agencies, top firms, and renowned judges from across the nation, this is the only event that will fully prepare you to manage and defend against lending, servicing, and foreclosure litigation, and keep you ahead of the curve in regards to increased enforcement efforts and the evolving regulatory paradigm at both the state and federal level.
Surety & Fidelity Claims and Litigation Sep 30 - Oct 01, 2013 New York The highest level Surety & Fidelity event where outside counsel and leading in-house counsel and claims professionals meet to devise practical solutions for today's most critical issues returns for its second year, this time in the heart of NYC.
Wage & Hour Claims And Class Actions Sep 30 - Oct 01, 2013 San Francisco American Conference Institute’s 19th National Forum on Wage & Hour Claims and Class Actions will provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to convene with expert in-house counsel as well as renowned federal and state judges, top government officials, and leading outside defense counsel from around the nation, and provide you with expert advice, insider strategies, and comprehensive updates.
Paragraph IV Disputes Master Symposium Oct 02 - 04, 2013 Chicago Come to Paragraph IV Disputes Master Symposium and meet with the leading legal minds in this area as you acquire the skills needed for the new era of extreme Hatch-Waxman litigation.
Prepaid Card Compliance Oct 03 - 04, 2013 San Francisco American Conference Institute’s 8th National Forum on Prepaid Card Compliance will bring together an unparalleled faculty of regulatory and enforcement officials, compliance experts from industry leaders, and outside counsel specializing in prepaid card regulatory compliance who will provide you with best practices and targeted guidance in these most uncertain times for the industry.
FDA & USDA Compliance Boot Camp Oct 08 - 09, 2013 Chicago ACI’s FDA & USDA Compliance Boot Camp will provide attendees with an in-depth overview of key regulations and enforcement initiatives by the FDA and USDA, as well as an update on current regulatory initiatives at the state level in key jurisdictions including California. Attendees will hear directly from the regulators on their top priorities over the next 18 months and beyond.
ERISA LITIGATION Oct 24 - 25, 2013 New York This advanced forum has been designed to bring together the nation’s leading in-house counsel and outside defense attorneys to engage in a two-day seminar geared towards developing winning litigation strategies and overcoming new and emerging theories of liability from the plaintiffs’ bar.
Over the Counter Drugs Oct 29 - 30, 2013 New York ACI's Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Over the Counter Drugs will address the intricacies of this new proposal as well as existing challenges affecting such core OTC functions as advertising and promotion; labeling; trademarks, trade names and line extensions; and the modernization of the monograph system.
Drug and Medical Device Litigation Dec 09 - 11, 2013 New York This conference is the leading forum to network with their peers, and craft strategies to surmount new litigation challenges. Not only does the conference attract a “who’s who” in the products liability space, but the speaking faculty is comprised of in-house counsel, outside counsel, prominent government enforcers, and renowned members of the state and federal bench, providing advice for defeating claims and litigating more efficiently.

LinkedIn Testimonials

Ted Colquett, Of Counsel at Wilson & Berryhill, P.C.
Birmingham, Alabama Area
ACI offers an unbeatable opportunity in its Bad Faith Conference for claim professionals and counsel to interact and learn at the highest levels. The conference participants and materials are suited for in depth issue discussion and detail, and the panel conversations and presentations are timely and thought-provoking. I highly recommend ACI and the work it does.
- February 27, 2012
Susan Mangiero, PhD, AIFA, CFA, FRM, Managing Director at FTI Consulting
Greater New York City Area
Barbara Vaccaro and the American Conference Institute team did a terrific job with the recent ERISA litigation conference. It was well organized and the topics were all informative and timely.
- May 4, 2011
Susan Mangiero, Ph.D., CFA, FRM, Senior Pension Risk Strategist at Prudential Financial
Greater New York City Area
Barbara Vaccaro and the American Conference Institute team did a terrific job with the recent ERISA litigation conference. It was well organized and the topics were all informative and timely.
- May 4, 2011
Richard Henderson, Vice President at Transatlantic Reinsurance
Greater New York City Area
I recommend this product
- March 25, 2011
Mark Walker, Shareholder at Cox Smith Matthews Incorporated
El Paso, Texas Area
The ACI litigation conferences attract high-value panelists and speakers, including leaders from industry and law firms, with many subject-matter experts willing to share their valuable insights. You should strongly consider an ACI litigation conference tailored to your specific practice and issues, as you will not be disappointed with the presentations or opportunity to confer with colleagues and clients.
- March 1, 2012
Lewis W. Harper, Director Complex Claims at Carolina Casualty Insurance Group, LLC
Jacksonville, Florida Area
I recommend this product
- December 1, 2011
Leonard Burridge, General Counsel at Weis Builders, Inc.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
I recommend this product
- February 28, 2012
John Knottnerus, Senior Partner at Martin Bischoff
Portland, Oregon Area
I recommend this product
- February 28, 2012
Janna Lewis, EVP, General Counsel and Board Secretary at Fay Financial
Greater Chicago Area
I attended my first ACI conference in 2008. What I learn at these conferences has made me a better lawyer and saved my company and our clients an incredible amount of money. Beyond this, through ACI I have developed relationships with litigators who defend the nation’s largest financial institutions and dined with the judges and the regulators who are shaping our industry. I get to go to a lot of conferences. ACI is, hands down, my favorite series.
- February 29, 2012
Craig Simon, Managing Partner at Berger Kahn
Orange County, California Area
I am proud to say that I was involved in ACI's first ever Bad Faith Conference as one of the planners and keynote speakers decades ago (when I had hair!). ACI does a nice job of getting excellent speakers from BOTH side of the table to discuss current issues. I have presented over the years, but not in consecutive years. ACI does a good job of rotating speakers and keeping it fresh!
- February 24, 2011
Christopher Signorello, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation at Henkel Corporation
Hartford, Connecticut Area
I was a panelist at the 2011 ACI Asbestos Claims & Litigation Conference. In addition to being a great networking opportunity, I found the conference to be topical and very informative. Recommended.
- March 1, 2012
Brian Chance, Instructor at Insurance Society of Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Area
I'm proud to have participated in ACI's Defending Trucking Litigation panel last year. The panelists and attorneys I met during the conference gave me a great opportunity to be sure I was well aware of emerging trucking industry and litigation issues. I'd recommend these conferences to anyone.
- February 27, 2012
Anthony J. Monaco, Partner and Trial Attorney at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Greater Chicago Area
I have attended ACI's litigation conferences on Automotive Product Liability Litigation, Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation, and Trucking Litigation. ACI provides a excellent opportunities to learn from leading experts and network with others in your field from around the country. I highly recommend attending an ACI litigation conferences.
- May 24, 2011
Alan J. Levith, General Counsel/Chief Compliance Counsel at HEART Financial Services (National HQ)
Greater Chicago Area
Excellent panel discussions. Always prepared getting to the point on issues. No wasting time and annoying others..
- February 27, 2012
Alan Dabdoub, Special Counsel at Lynn Tillotson Pinker and Cox
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
ACI's Litigation Conference is a great forum to exchange best litigation practices and to remain current on the latest trends and strategies. I recommend ACI's Litigation Conference without reservation.
- February 20, 2011
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Excellent panel discussions. Always prepared getting to the point on issues. No wasting time and annoying others..
- February 27, 2012