May 12, 2025
BLB&G Partner Mike Blatchley spoke on a panel titled “The Expert Report, Depositions and Managing the Expert Relationship” as part of Practising Law Institute’s “Expert Witness 2025” program on May 12. Alongside distinguished professionals, Mike explored the critical role of expert witnesses in complex litigation. Attendees gained insights into the strategic use of experts, criteria for qualification under Rule 702, Daubert, and Frye, and distinctions between testifying and non-testifying experts.
Mike specializes in securities fraud litigation and has been instrumental in recovering billions for institutional investor clients through landmark cases, including In re Allianz Global Investors U.S. Litigation and In re Wells Fargo & Company Securities Litigation. He has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s “Under 40 Hot List,” selected as a leading plaintiff financial lawyer by Lawdragon, and recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters. A prominent thought leader, Mike frequently presents to pension fund professionals and trustees concerning legal issues impacting their funds and has written numerous articles addressing securities litigation and investor rights.
