LCJ President Scott Kreamer Announces Priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Scott Kreamer was installed as president of Lawyers for Civil Justice (LCJ) on May 8, 2025. He succeeds Molly Craig, a partner at The Hood Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina.

In remarks at LCJ’s Spring Membership Meeting in Washington, DC, Kreamer announced that LCJ will focus on several important rule initiatives in the year ahead, including: adoption of a uniform disclosure rule for third-party litigation funding; implementation of the recent amendment to FRE 702, and advocating for equivalent changes to state expert evidence admission rules; and implementation of the soon-to-be new FRCP Rule 16.1, which will govern initial management of multidistrict litigation proceedings.

Kreamer also highlighted continued and emerging issues of concern to LCJ, including class action rule reform, the need for FRCP amendments to govern privacy and cyber security litigation management, and a newly proposed federal rule of evidence concerning artificial intelligence. Kreamer said the continued robust growth of LCJ’s membership demonstrates LCJ’s effective advocacy for a compelling reform agenda.

Kreamer is the Managing Member of Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice and is based in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a former president and chair of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel.

“Scott Kreamer is an outstanding advocate for litigation reform, and LCJ is fortunate to have his leadership as we continue to advance our civil litigation rule reform agenda” said LCJ Executive Director Dan Steen. “He brings a wealth of trial experience and a strong, practical vision for improving litigation. With his leadership and vision for our advocacy program, LCJ is well positioned to advocate for adoption and implementation of new and amended rules to improve civil litigation efficiency and fairness.”

Kreamer is a distinguished trial attorney recognized for his success in managing complex litigation and expert-intensive discovery. His national trial practice focuses on product liability, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage. He has tried dozens of jury trials to verdict in both state and federal courts and frequently serves as national coordinating counsel and MDL liaison counsel for major corporations. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel and the DRI. He is a frequent author and speaker on trial strategy and litigation reform. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and his law degree from the University of Kansas.

LCJ Leadership Changes Announced

Scott Kreamer leads a full roster of new and returning officers and directors elected by the LCJ Board of Directors at its Spring meeting. Following the completion of her term as president, Molly Craig will continue to serve as Immediate past president and as a member of our executive committee. Chris Guth, Senior Assistant General Counsel at Bayer, US, becomes president-elect. John Parker Sweeney, a partner with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, becomes vice president. Robert Levy, Executive Counsel at ExxonMobil Corporation, continues as treasurer. Tripp Haston, a partner with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP and Co-Chair of LCJ’s TPLF Committee, was newly elected as the Board’s secretary.

Leah Lorber, Assistant General Counsel at GSK and a member of LCJ’s Board of Directors, was elected to the Board’s executive committee. Newly elected to the Board were: Lisa Bellino, Vice President, Claims, Judicial and Legislative Affairs, at Zurich North America; Jeff Koppy, Assistant General Counsel for Litigation, at General Motors Corporation; and Jill Cranston Rice, a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP.

Completing their service on LCJ’s Board of Directors are past president John Kuppens, a partner with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, and Lana Olson, a partner with Lightfoot Franklin & White.