Danny Karon is a seasoned attorney, educator, and advocate for legal accessibility with nearly 30 years of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in class-action and complex litigation. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for navigating high-stakes legal matters while making the law more understandable and approachable.

Danny serves as Chair of the American Bar Association National Institute on Class Actions, the nation’s leading nonpartisan program dedicated to class-action law for attorneys, judges, and academics. He is also deeply committed to shaping the next generation of legal professionals, teaching class-action litigation at the University of Michigan Law School and Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, and previously teaching complex litigation at Columbia Law School.

In addition to his legal practice and teaching, Danny is a published writer and columnist on civil justice for Law360, where he shares insights on the evolving legal landscape. Through his work and platform, he is driven by a mission to close the gap in access to justice, helping everyday people understand, prevent, and navigate common legal challenges without unnecessary cost or confusion.