Thursday, January 7th, 8 am Pacific / 11 am Eastern
Our special guest this week, Mark Lanier, Founder Lanier Law Firm
will present on:
When Mass Torts Settle: The Plaintiffs’ Side
Mark Lanier has tried mass torts to verdict. He has also settled them. On January 7 he joins Will Work For Food to talk about why and how some of them settle.
The conversation will go where these cases actually turn. When is a case worth more settled than tried, and who decides? How does a settlement get allocated among claimants whose claims are worth very different amounts? How do lawyers get client consent under the aggregate settlement rule when a deal covers thousands of plaintiffs? And what do plaintiffs’ lawyers actually need from mediators in cases this vast?
When you’re thinking about where to donate, please consider supporting the food bank that Mr. Lanier’s mother founded 40 years ago, South Plains Food Bank
Our presenter:
Mark Lanier is a nationally recognized trial attorney and founder of The Lanier Law Firm. With more than 35 years of experience and over $20 billion in jury verdicts, he has handled landmark cases involving mass torts, product liability, pharmaceutical litigation, and complex commercial disputes. Known for his persuasive storytelling and ability to make complicated evidence accessible to juries, Mark is also a sought-after speaker and educator. Through his annual Lanier Trial Academy, he shares his expertise in trial strategy, courtroom advocacy, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in litigation.
Offered by Will Work For Food, founded by Natalie Armstrong-Motin, and moderated by Kimberly Best, Felicia Harris Hoss, Jeff Kichaven, Jean Lawler, and David Shraga.
This worldwide conversation will be like nothing else. Join in! Share, learn, have fun, and raise money for food banks.