Understanding The Class Action Lifecycle (On-Demand)

Original Course Date: April 1, 2026

Course Content

Understanding The Class Action Lifecycle (On-Demand)

Class action litigation generally involves high stakes that can keep corporate counsel and senior management awake at night. These cases can impact a company’s market share and reputation in a significant manner, creating substantial pressure on decision-makers who must navigate the associated risks and exposures. Understanding the lifecycle of a class action is a pivotal skill in developing defense strategy for class certification and pre-trial outcomes.

Join experienced class action defense litigation Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. for an informative program on the class action process and strategic considerations.

Syllabus

  1. Explain the structure and lifecycle of class action litigation and the role of named plaintiffs
  2. Identify the strategic significance of named-plaintiff depositions
  3. Develop effective defense strategies for taking and defending depositions
  4. Evaluate risks and opportunities in the discovery stage

Instructor

Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Esq.