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About Josh A. Rubin

Josh A. Rubin is counsel in Akin’s Los Angeles office, where he represents clients spanning numerous industries in complex commercial matters at all stages of litigation, from initial investigations through trial. He handles complex commercial litigation in state and federal court, with an emphasis on class action defense, and focuses on representing and advising clients in the telecommunications, financial services, sports and entertainment, hospitality, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. Josh has extensive experience representing individuals and companies in a wide range of business disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, securities fraud, civil RICO, intellectual property, employment law and unfair competition law. Prior to joining Akin, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Margaret M. Morrow in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

About Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with offices across the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The firm provides sophisticated legal counsel across a comprehensive range of practices, serving Fortune 500 companies, innovative startups, sovereign nations and nonprofit organizations. Akin combines deep industry knowledge with practical business acumen to deliver strategic solutions for the most complex legal and business challenges in today’s global marketplace.

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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