Class Action Academy

The Morgan Lewis Class Action Academy is a webinar series led by members of our litigation practice. The series offers a comprehensive look at key stages in the class action lifecycle, along with discussions of recent developments, evolving trends, and emerging challenges shaping class action litigation.

For more information on the series, please contact Gabriel Aviles.

CLE credit in CA, FL, IL, NY*, PA, TX, and VA is currently pending approval. Credit in CT and NJ is pending approval (via reciprocity). CLE credit is not available for the viewing of recorded sessions.

*This program qualifies for Newly Admitted Attorneys

Those seeking CLE credit in any other state may be provided with a General Certificate of Attendance and may apply independently.

Upcoming Webinars

February 18, 2026 - Wiretapping and Privacy & Cybersecurity in Class Actions
Our lawyers will examine the growing wave of privacy- and data-related class action litigation. The discussion will focus on wiretapping claims, cybersecurity incidents, and emerging legal risks, with practical strategies for navigating this rapidly evolving area.
May 07, 2026 - Consumer Class Action Trends
Join us as we explore the latest trends and developments shaping consumer-focused class action litigation. This webinar will cover the uptick in litigation over such topics as recycling, product composition, and product marketing and feature our forecast for what’s ahead in the second half of 2026.
June 18, 2026 - Early Case Strategy: Jurisdiction, MDL Considerations, and Threshold Motions
This webinar will explore the critical strategic decisions that shape class actions from the outset.
September 09, 2026 - Employment Class Actions
This discussion will cover current trends and key developments in workplace-related class action litigation. We will examine common claims, emerging risk areas, and practical strategies for navigation and defending employment class actions.

Past Webinars

November 05, 2025 - False Advertising Class Actions Including ESG Related Claims
In this session, our lawyers will explore the surge in class action lawsuits targeting false or misleading advertising, with a focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related representations.
October 29, 2025 - Discovery in Class Actions
This session will explore key strategies and recent developments shaping the discovery process.
September 09, 2025 - Ethical Issues in Class Actions
This session will dive into the unique responsibility challenges that arise in class litigation, including conflicts of interest, communication with class members, and other ethical complexities of class actions while maintaining compliance and client trust.
June 10, 2025 - Class Settlements: Best Practices and Pitfalls
In this session we'll unpack the complexities of negotiating, structuring, and securing approval for class action settlements, including cover practical strategies for avoiding common missteps, ensuring fairness, and other dos and don’ts of class settlements.
May 20, 2025 - Cutting-Edge Issues Around Mass Arbitration
Mass arbitrations have targeted a variety of industries, and this session will address strategies for mitigating the risk of mass arbitrations as well as handling them should they arise.
April 22, 2025 - Recent Developments in Class Actions
Join us as we discuss recent developments in class actions, including the latest trends, key court decisions, and other issues shaping today’s class action environment.