Justin Penn Discusses Effective Strategies for Pro Se Litigation in Debt Collection

Hinshaw partner Justin Penn will co-present an AccountsRecovery.net webinar titled “The Pro Se Litigation Playbook,” on January 20, 2026. 

An increasing number of consumers are choosing to represent themselves in court, largely due to the availability of online resources and tools such as ChatGPT to assist them with debt collection cases. The rise of pro se defendants is shifting court proceedings and prompting creditors, collectors, and debt buyers to adapt their strategies accordingly.

In this webinar, experts will discuss essential strategies for creditor-side professionals to handle pro se litigation effectively and ethically. Topics include managing communications, court filings, and expectations while avoiding procedural pitfalls.