Strategy Session & “War Stories”: Procedural Hurdles and Decision-Making for In-Person and Remote Arbitration and Trials

February 10, 2021 5:30pm

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr.
Partner
Seyfarth Shaw LLP

A. Craig Cleland
Shareholder
Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC

During this session, you will benefit from valuable insights on how to approach high stakes procedural decision-making. With so much on the line, ensure that you are up-to-speed on critical missteps that can derail your case.

  • Arbitration
    • Class action waivers
    • Handling motions to compel arbitrations
    • Enforceability of class action waivers
    • Managing arbitration matters vs. court or jury trial
    • Consolidation clauses
  • The grey areas of statutes of limitations
  • Preparing and working with expert witnesses
  • Lessons on managing the dynamics of remote litigation:
    • Oral arguments
    • Depositions
    • Discovery
    • Case management conferences
    • Reading facial expressions and body language