Michael A. Akselrud, Senior Attorney at The Lanier Law Firm, will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Perrin Conferences’ Social Media Addiction Litigation: Ethics, PFS Strategy, and Managing Complex Claims webinar, scheduled for May 6, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 PM ET.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside a broader team on the social media addiction trial against Meta and YouTube. I’m looking forward to discussing some of the considerations involved in handling these cases.”
— Michael A. Akselrud
The Perrin Conferences webinar will feature an expert panel, including:
- Michael A. Akselrud, Esq., The Lanier Law Firm
- Michelle Greene, Esq., The Lanier Law Firm
- Mark Eveland, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Verus LLC
Topics include:
- Key developments in social media addiction litigation
- Ethical considerations in case handling
- Practical strategies for navigating PFS requirements and complex claims
This is a valuable opportunity for legal professionals to gain insights from leading experts in the field and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving area of law.
Register here: www.perrinconferences.com/webinars/5626/
About Michael A. Akselrud
Michael A. Akselrud is a Senior Attorney at The Lanier Law Firm, specializing in business litigation, personal injury, and product liability. He joined the firm in 2012 and quickly became an integral part of its pharmaceutical litigation team. Michael has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers since 2016 and was named to LawDragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in 2020, a prestigious guide to the best in the legal profession.
Michael was a key member of the trial team that achieved a groundbreaking $4.69 billion verdict in a case involving Johnson & Johnson’s asbestos-laden talcum powder, which resulted in a historic win for 22 women and their families. His experience in handling mass tort litigations and complex personal injury cases makes him an invaluable member of the firm’s Social Media Addiction Lawsuit team, where he focuses on holding social media companies accountable for the mental health impacts caused by their platform design and features.
The Lanier Law Firm: A Leader in Social Media Addiction Litigation
The Lanier Law Firm was the first to bring a social media addiction lawsuit on behalf of a bellwether plaintiff in Los Angeles Superior Court. This landmark case examined whether major social media platforms were intentionally designed with addictive features that contributed to the growing youth mental health crisis.
In a major legal victory, the Los Angeles County Superior Court jury awarded $6 million in damages, including $3 million in punitive damages against Meta Platforms Inc. and Google’s YouTube, in addition to a previous $3 million compensatory damages award.
The Lanier Law Firm remains at the forefront of social media addiction litigation, with a team of highly skilled attorneys, including Michael A. Akselrud, working tirelessly to hold social media companies accountable for their harmful effects on users.