This program will offer valuable insights concerning the purpose, appointment, and authority of special masters, and their role in federal civil litigation. A portion of the program will also address appeals of the orders of special masters, as well as the use of special masters in mass tort and Multi-District Litigation.
Moderator:
- Melissa A. Geist, Esq., Reed Smith LLP
Speakers:
- Hon. Freda L. Wolfson (ret.), Partner; Chair, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Lowenstein Sandler LLP
- Hon. Michael A. Shipp, U.S. District Judge, District of New Jersey
- Hon. Douglas E. Arpert (ret.), Walsh Pizzi O’Reilly Falanga LLP
Time: 12 p.m. ET
*This event is open to the public but requires a registration fee.
