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RAND Institute for Civil Justice and RAND Feinberg Center Events

Justice Policy Events
RAND regularly holds events relevant to the Justice Policy sector, open to practitioners and members of the public.

Past Events

Balancing the Needs of Requesting and Producing Parties: Getting E-Discovery Right Symposium
In December 2015, sweeping changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure’s discovery-related provisions went into effect with potentially broad implications for how litigants would operate in federal civil cases. Given the importance of these issues to litigation outcomes, and the effectiveness and efficiency of the civil justice system more broadly, the RAND Institute for Civil Justice will bring together leaders in the legal, judicial, academic, and policy communities for a symposium on this topic.
Oct 3, 2023
The Civil Legal Aid Crisis in Eviction Cases: Options and Opportunities
The RAND Institute for Civil Justice, the Berkeley Law Civil Justice Research Initiative, and the Berkeley Judicial Institute hosted this event to evolve the conversation surrounding the civil legal aid crisis and identify actionable strategies for change. [Washington, D.C.]
Jun 23, 2023
Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore
RAND researcher Jonathan Welburn participated in Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore®, an educational symposium helping businesses and organizations tackle evolving cyber threats. The event was co-hosted by the Travelers Institute, RAND Corporation, and the California Asian Insurance & Financial Professional Association. Panelists and attendees discussed the current state of cyber threats, systemic cyber risk, and what companies, insurers, and governments can do to mitigate cyber risk.
Oct 13, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Liability and Compensation in the United States
Although serious vaccine injuries are very rare, the United States has two federal compensation systems for people who have been harmed from vaccines. In this webinar experts discuss how those who believe they are injured by COVID-19 vaccines can seek compensation for medical costs, work time, and other losses. [Virtual]
Apr 16, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Cross-Border Liability and Compensation 
Join a panel of experts to discuss the challenges in facilitating the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and preventing concerns over liability and compensation from affecting the vaccine supply chain and the uptake of the vaccine by the public. [Virtual]
Dec 22, 2020
Opioid Litigation: What's New and What Does It Mean for Future Litigation?
More than 2,000 plaintiffs have now joined the largest civil trial in U.S. history: National Prescription Opiate Litigation (MDL 2804). In this virtual event, a distinguished group of attorneys, judges, and scholars will discuss the opioid litigation and its impacts on the future of mass litigation. [Virtual]
Oct 22, 2020
COVID-19 and the Courts
What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on the operation of courts? The RAND Institute for Civil Justice (ICJ) and the Berkeley Law Civil Justice Research Initiative (CJRI ) have assembled attorneys, judges, and scholars for a virtual event to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the court system. [Virtual]
Oct 1, 2020
Transforming the Driving Experience: Automated Vehicle Technologies and Human Attention
As automated driving technology develops, drivers will encounter a different roadway experience with changing risks. Will they understand how to use or monitor these new technologies? Will they be able to pay attention, when needed? Presented by the Travelers Institute, the RAND Institute for Civil Justice and the Traffic21 Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. [Pittsburgh, PA]
Nov 21, 2019
Well-Being in the Los Angeles Legal Community
This RAND Institute for Civil Justice forum seeks to enhance the dialogue around attorney mental health and uncover actionable steps law firms and others can take to improve the well-being of those in the legal profession.
Sep 10, 2019