The Economics of Litigation: Balancing Financial and Legal Priorities

Monday, November 12, 2012
9:00-10:00

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Understanding the economic impact of large litigation has become increasingly as important for general counsel as their CEOs, CFOs and Boards of Directors—often under pressure of regulatory agencies, legislative initiatives or the public.

This address will focus on the role of the economist in high stakes complex litigation.  Expert economist and seasoned defense counsel will address the business and legal factors that must be considered when faced with multifaceted challenges.

Highlights include:

• Creating a true partnership between the economist and defense counsel
• Calculating the liability forecast and the economic analysis
• Understanding what the corporate client needs for their decision making processes including financial reporting, insurance carrier requirements, settlement strategies
• Achieving a beneficial outcome at every level

Speakers:

Ilan Guedj, PhD
Director
ARPC

Gregory G. Little
Partner
White & Case

Owen C. Pell
Partner
White & Case

Thomas Vasquez, PhD
Partner
ARPC