Victoria S. Sahani of Boston University School of Law, John Beisner of Skadden , Maria Glover of Georgetown Law Center, Paul W. Grimm of Duke University School of Law, and Travis Lenkner of Burford Capital will present Reimagining Access to Justice: Legal Innovations in Small Claims Disputes on January 15 at Noon Eastern.
Small claimants often face significant hurdles in pursuing justice for civil disputes. Traditional resources like pro bono services, legal aid, and family loans remain crucial, but they are often insufficient for claimants with limited resources or claims too small to attract funding.
Join us for an insightful session that delves into the evolving landscape of access to justice for small claimants, exploring both traditional and emerging legal pathways. This webcast is designed to address key issues facing individuals with small claims and highlight innovative solutions to help them navigate the legal system.
This program explores both conventional and innovative solutions aimed at leveling the playing field for small claimants. Participants will gain insights into the differences between mass and class actions, challenges in accessing justice, and the latest developments in litigation and arbitration—including mass arbitration, multidistrict litigation (MDL), and advancements in third-party litigation funding. The panel will also address how defendants are adapting to these changes and discuss the challenges and future of small claims litigation, especially for pro se litigants and those navigating denied class certifications. Speakers will also explore the defense-side perspective in the context of small, class, and mass claims.
Whether you’re a legal professional, policymaker, or advocate, this program offers a comprehensive look at the barriers and breakthroughs in justice for small claimants. This webcast is ideal for attorneys focused on class action litigation, arbitration, consumer rights, or multidistrict litigation. It also appeals to corporate counsel who draft and enforce arbitration agreements, as well as pro bono lawyers and legal aid practitioners seeking to expand their toolkit for supporting underrepresented clients. Additionally, attorneys exploring innovative litigation funding solutions or those interested in access to justice issues will find this course especially relevant.