A CLE Presentation Comparing and Contrasting the Handling of Mass Torts Through Multidistrict Litigation and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings

Duration: 3.25 hours with 15-minute intermission

PANELISTS

Judge Eldon E. Fallon (E.D. La.)

Judge Carl Barbier (E.D. La.)

Judge Sarah Vance (E.D. La.)

Judge Robert Drain (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) (Ret.) (now at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP)

Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein (Bankr. D. Del.)

Judge Marvin Isgur (Bankr. S.D. Tex.)

Moderated by Judge Meredith S. Grabill (Bankr. E.D. La.)

Summary of the Program

Our esteemed panel of Judges will compare and contrast how mass torts can be
managed and resolved through multidistrict litigation and under bankruptcy law and will
include insights into venue selection, the differences in available relief and scope of
discovery, the roles of MDL steering committees and official creditor committees,
settlement options, standards for approving global settlements and confirmation of plans
of reorganization, and appealability of orders. The panel will also address the impact of
each process on business operations and parties in interest.

This CLE has been approved in Louisiana. Participants who attend from states other than Louisiana will be provided a certificate of participation and the CLE submission packet from Louisiana to file for credit in their own state.

To accommodate our out-of-town guests, a room block is available at the Intercontinental New Orleans, 444 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. The hotel is within walking distance of the Courthouse. The preferred rate is $169.00 per night + tax. The link to reserve a room is

Passkey Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51115730
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hon-jerry-brown-bankruptcy-symposium-tickets-1689019736499?aff=oddtdtcreator