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2026-09-09 14:30:00
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Course Overview
2026-09-09 14:30:00
2h CLE Credits
Intermediate
2
This session equips defense attorneys with a structured framework for triaging no-injury class actions at intake, before a defense strategy is locked in. Attendees will learn how to map their forum against the three-way circuit split on uninjured class members, assess named-plaintiff injury under TransUnion and its progeny, and weigh the dismiss-or-settle decision against settlement inflation risk, discovery posture, and the finality trap. Attorneys leave with a repeatable early-case decision tree applicable across consumer products, data privacy, and statutory-damage class litigation.
This session covers the procedural mechanics of building and sequencing an early-dismissal motion practice in no-injury class actions, from the 12(b)(1)/12(b)(6) threshold decision through preemptive Rule 23 denial motions and motions to strike class allegations. Attendees will learn how the unresolved threeway circuit split on uninjured class members shapes motion sequencing strategy, how to embed Article III standing arguments within Rule 23 predominance, and how to manage finality and preclusion risks created by jurisdictional versus merits dismissals. Attorneys leave with an integrated motion playbook tied to current 2025–2026 decisional law.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Cozen O'Connor
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Chris Chorba is co-chair of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Class Actions Practice Group. He specializes in defending class actions and complex litigation and has had substantial experience litigating a broad range of complex commercial matters at the trial and appellate level in California and throughout the country, and in multi-district litigation (MDLs). His litigation and counseling experience includes work for companies in every industry, including automotive, beauty/cosmetic, consumer products, education, entertainment, financial services, food and beverage, health care, insurance, life sciences, retail, social media, sports and gaming, technology, telecommunications, and utility/energy. Chris has been recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and in The Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Wesley Sze is a litigation partner in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Class Actions Practice Group. Wesley represents leading companies in a wide range of complex litigation, with a focus on defending technology clients in class action and multidistrict litigation. He regularly advises and represents clients in litigation involving state and federal privacy laws, consumer protection statutes, and cybersecurity incidents. Wesley has been recognized by Law360 as a 2025 “Rising Star” in Class Actions and is also featured in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Appellate Practice.
Cozen O'Connor
As a highly experienced commercial litigator, Erica focuses her practice primarily on the defense of consumer class actions. Erica has successfully managed and defended large scale class actions in federal and state jurisdictions across the country, ranging from claims involving consumer protection and privacy, data breach, products liability, health care, and discrimination. Drawing on her extensive experience defending both publicly traded and private companies in numerous “bet the company” cases, Erica has gained a steadfast track-record of securing dismissals, defeating class certification, obtaining summary judgment, and negotiating highly favorable class settlements for her clients. Erica is also intimately familiar with strategies for litigating complex class actions in an efficient and economical manner, ensuring that clients benefit from both cost-effective and high-quality representation. In addition, Erica proactively advises clients on long term risk mitigation strategies and works with companies to minimize future class action exposure.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Chris Chorba is co-chair of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Class Actions Practice Group. He specializes in defending class actions and complex litigation and has had substantial experience litigating a broad range of complex commercial matters at the trial and appellate level in California and throughout the country, and in multi-district litigation (MDLs). His litigation and counseling experience includes work for companies in every industry, including automotive, beauty/cosmetic, consumer products, education, entertainment, financial services, food and beverage, health care, insurance, life sciences, retail, social media, sports and gaming, technology, telecommunications, and utility/energy. Chris has been recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and in The Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Wesley Sze is a litigation partner in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Class Actions Practice Group. Wesley represents leading companies in a wide range of complex litigation, with a focus on defending technology clients in class action and multidistrict litigation. He regularly advises and represents clients in litigation involving state and federal privacy laws, consumer protection statutes, and cybersecurity incidents. Wesley has been recognized by Law360 as a 2025 “Rising Star” in Class Actions and is also featured in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Appellate Practice.
Cozen O'Connor
As a highly experienced commercial litigator, Erica focuses her practice primarily on the defense of consumer class actions. Erica has successfully managed and defended large scale class actions in federal and state jurisdictions across the country, ranging from claims involving consumer protection and privacy, data breach, products liability, health care, and discrimination. Drawing on her extensive experience defending both publicly traded and private companies in numerous “bet the company” cases, Erica has gained a steadfast track-record of securing dismissals, defeating class certification, obtaining summary judgment, and negotiating highly favorable class settlements for her clients. Erica is also intimately familiar with strategies for litigating complex class actions in an efficient and economical manner, ensuring that clients benefit from both cost-effective and high-quality representation. In addition, Erica proactively advises clients on long term risk mitigation strategies and works with companies to minimize future class action exposure.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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