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About Francis A. Citera

Frank Citera is a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and co-chair of the firm’s Product Liability & Mass Torts Litigation Practice. A nationally recognized trial lawyer, he has extensive experience in class actions, product liability, toxic torts, and other complex litigation in federal and state courts. Frank is known for developing effective litigation strategies and defending companies across industries, including major retailers and leading technology and electronics companies. He has a strong record of defeating class certification, challenging alleged claims, and securing summary judgments and early dismissals. He also advises clients on risk management, crisis response, and product safety issues and has represented them before federal and state agencies, including the CPSC, NHTSA, FDA, and NTSB.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a global law firm with approximately 3,100 attorneys across 51 locations worldwide. Known for its broad platform and collaborative, business-focused approach, the firm delivers strategic legal counsel across diverse industries and jurisdictions. Consistently recognized among top international firms, including rankings on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500, Greenberg Traurig is noted for its innovation, client service, and commitment to philanthropy and pro bono work.

Event Summary

Class action litigation requires careful planning, strong execution, and a clear understanding of how courts evaluate certification, risk, and resolution. From early investigation through class certification, key motions, and case resolution, the way a case is built can significantly influence its outcome.

Join Gerald L. Maatman, Jr., Partner at Duane Morris LLP; Josh A. Rubin, Counsel at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; and Francis A. Citera, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP, for a practical overview of the essential steps in class action practice, including building strong evidentiary records and meeting or challenging class certification requirements. This CLE webinar also explores how to make strategic decisions that influence cost, exposure, and leverage. With an emphasis on real-world application, it addresses early case evaluation, managing discovery in complex matters, and aligning litigation strategy with business and risk considerations for both plaintiff and defense counsel.

What You Will Learn in this Webinar:

• Early case investigation and evaluation in class actions
• Class certification requirements and strategies to pursue or oppose certification
• Developing and challenging factual and evidentiary records
• Managing discovery and motions in complex, high-stakes matters
• Strategic decision-making to control risk, cost, and exposure throughout the case

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