Events
Stay informed on upcoming or past ILR-sponsored events that address the issues affecting America's legal system.
All events held at U.S. Chamber headquarters unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Events
9th Annual Legal Reform Summit
Washington, DC
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
8:30 AM
- 5:00 PM
ILR's 9th Annual Legal Reform Summit will feature panel discussions on:
- Over-criminalization of corporate conduct
- The public’s stake in preserving pre-dispute arbitration provisions in contracts
- Parameters of federal preemption
- The challenge of discovery abuse in federal and state court
- Emergence of alliances between U.S. plaintiff lawyers and foreign NGOs
- Congressional landscape post election
Tom Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will deliver the luncheon address on the future of legal reform. Awards will be given to individuals and groups that have made outstanding contributions to the legal reform movement.
Register before September 5 and save $100!
Past Events
CANCELLED: Discovery and Employment Litigation Conference
Washington, DC
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
8:30 AM
- 5:00 PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately both of these events have been cancelled. Please be advised that the Institute for Legal Reform will be hosting its 9th Annual Legal Reform Summit on October 29th. Please stay posted for more details.
If you want additional information, please call Larissa Swetlitschnyj at 202-463-5512. We appreciate your support and hope you can join us on October 29th.
8th Annual Legal Reform Summit
Washington, DC
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
8:15 AM
- 5:15 PM
This in-depth look at the current legal environment featured presentations on ILR's latest research on state attorney general practices, the export of U.S.-style class action lawsuits to Europe, and other emerging trends.
Lawsuits and Global Competitiveness: Is the U.S. Litigation System a Beacon or Barrier to Foreign Investment?
Washington, DC
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
This forum, jointly hosted by the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform and the National Chamber Foundation, examined the impact of the U.S. litigation system on our global competitiveness, specifically the degree to which it attracts or deters foreign investment.
Video: Welcome from ILR President Lisa Rickard
Video: Is the U.S. Litigation System a Threat to our Global Competitiveness?
Video: A View from the Board Room: How the Threat of Litigation Affects Investment Decisions
Chung Fundraiser
Washington, DC
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
ILR hosted a fundraiser for the dry cleaners who were victims of the frivolous $54 million pants lawsuit.
This suit has cost the Chungs dearly in terms of defense costs, years of stress and time away from their family and business. Although the judge ruled that the plaintiff must pay their legal costs, it will likely be years before they see anything, and then only a fraction of their actual legal defense costs.
U.S. Chamber Released 2007 Ranking of States' Lawsuit Climates
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Corporate Criminality: Legal, Ethical, and Managerial Implications
Thursday, March 15, 2007
8:45 AM
- 5:00 PM
7th Annual Legal Reform Summit
Thursday, October 26, 2006
8:45 AM
- 5:00 PM
Criminalizing Product Liability Law: Putting to Rest a Bad Idea
On the Road to Litigation Abuse: The Continuing Export of U.S. Class Action and Antitrust Law
State Court Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements
The State of the American Judiciary
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
8:30 AM
- 1:30 PM
Private Securities Litigation Ten Years after the PSLRA: What's Working, What's Not?
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Erosion of the Attorney-Client Privilege: What Does the Future Hold?
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
6th Annual Legal Reform Summit
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Diagnosing for Dollars: The Engine Driving Mass Torts Litigation
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
The Role of the State Attorney General
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Alternatives to Litigation Conference
Thursday, April 14, 2005
5th Annual Legal Reform Summit
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Reining in Excessive Punitive Damages: The Post-State Farm Litigation Environment
Wednesday, April 28, 2004