Class action lawsuits have sparked heated debates for decades, with both sides fiercely defending their viewpoints on this intricate legal process. Recent changes, however, have introduced fresh challenges and opportunities. Shifts in the legal environment and technological innovations are reshaping how cases are handled, prompting a closer examination of the current state of class action and multi-district litigation law. These developments will serve as the backdrop for the upcoming annual Miami Law Class Action & Complex Litigation Forum at the University of Miami School of Law on January 31, 2025.
Now in its ninth year, the forum promises a valuable platform for attorneys seeking insights into contemporary issues related to multi-district litigation, class actions, and complex litigation. This initiative was initially founded by three prominent Miami law firms—Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, Podhurst Orseck, and Harke Law LLP—and this year's in-person event brings together influential figures from legal and academic fields to provide guidance on navigating and understanding class actions and other complex litigation.
“The University of Miami School of Law has attracted a wonderful group of judges, lawyers, and academics to its Ninth Annual Class Action Forum,” said Harley Tropin, J.D. ’77, founding partner of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. “There is no better way to learn the latest issues than to attend the forum.”
Judges, practitioners, and academics from across the United States—leaders in mass torts, class actions, and complex litigation—will participate in panel discussions throughout the day. Topics will include trending issues and practice tips in class actions and MDLs, an examination of the new Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1 regarding MDL case management, and a fireside chat with FIFA discussing its recent legal move to Miami and the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, a special panel will feature a conversation with the judges from the U.S. Judicial Panel on multidistrict litigation.
The Friday, January 31, 2025, event, held at the University of Miami's Shalala Student Center, 1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, Florida, 33146, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., is open to the public with registration. General admission is $645.00, $195.00 for public service attorneys. Admission fees are waived for judges, law clerks, and current Miami Law faculty and students.
Continuing Legal Education credits pending: Alabama: 7.8 general credits (2.3 ethics), Florida: 9.5 general credits (1.5 Ethics), North Carolina: 8.0 general ethics (2.5 professional responsibility/ethics), and Pennsylvania: 5.5 general credits and 2 ethics credits. As FL is an approved jurisdiction, CLEs will qualify for credit through reciprocity in California, New York, and New Jersey. Additionally, Georgia has 6.5 approved general credits (1.5 Ethics), and Louisiana has 5.0 approved general credits (1 Ethics).
For more information, contact events@law.miami.edu.
