Presented by the American Bar Association Standing Commission on Lawyers' Professional Liability

This is a premier event for legal liability, malpractice, and insurance professionals. Your peers and colleagues from across the nation will gather to explore the transformation of the legal liability field and how the changes impact our lawyers. The dynamic lineup of nationally-renowned speakers will discuss the latest developments and disruptions we're facing, and you'll leave with a toolbox of strategies for tackling your most difficult obstacles. Plus, experience the power of our network and expand your connections during the Welcome Reception/Networking opportunity.

Please note: By registering for and attending the meeting, each participant is required to affirm that they will comply with all CDC, federal, state, and local laws, orders, directives, and guidelines related to COVID-19 and attending a large gathering.

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SCHEDULE

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

• 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. Registration
• 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Young Professionals Happy Hour (ABA Hosted Event)
• 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Sponsor and First-Time Attendee Reception
• 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. All Attendee Welcome Reception
• 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Dine-Around

Thursday, September 23, 2021

• 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration
• 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Yoga
• 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Open 12-Step Support Group Meeting
• 7:00 – 8:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast
• 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Young Professionals Breakfast with Experience
• 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Introduction and Program Overview
• 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Keynote Plenary Session:
  • Can’t We All Just Get Along? Attorney Civility in LPL Claims (Ethics Credit)9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Refreshment Break
• 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Plenary Session 2:
  • To Err is Human – and a Recurring Legal Malpractice Issue!
• 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. Refreshment Break
• 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions:
  • Case Law Update 2021 - Legal Malpractice Law is constantly evolving. Using several cases from across the nation, this panel will discuss key trends and new developments that you should know about. This interactive panel will include a lively discussion between the panelists to get their varying perspectives on the new cases.
    Alanna Clair, Partner, Dentons, Washington, DC
    Nancy Reimer, Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary, Boston, MA
    Jonathan Vine, Partner, Cole Scott & Kissane, P.A., West Palm Beach, FL
    Matthew W. Breetz, Stites & Harbison PLLC, Louisville, KY (moderator)
  • Pointing the Finger at the Plaintiff
• 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. Lunch
• 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions:
  • I Didn’t Know That! When a Claim Turns on Proof of Lawyer Knowledge
  • Attorney-Client Fee Agreements – Bane or Panacea?
• 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. Refreshment Break
• 3:00 – 4:15 p.m. Breakout Sessions:
  • Precluding a Plaintiff’s expert in the Case-within- the-Case
  • Understanding, Avoiding, and Litigating Sanctions
• 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday Evening Reception

Friday, September 24, 2021

• 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration
• 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Yoga
• 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
• 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Open 12-Step Support Group Meeting
• 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Plenary Session 3:
  • Why Isn’t there a level Playing Field? Bias impact decision making (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Credit)
• 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break
• 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. Plenary Session 4:
  • It was the end of the world as we knew it and we feel…fine?: COVID’s impact on trial preparation, settlement, and juries