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Kadeem Wolliaston (Associate-Albany, NY) will join Hon. Mae D’Agostino, a judge for the Northern District of New York, to present on Law Day 2024, sponsored by United States District Court for the Northern District of New York in partnership with the Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association. The event is an annual commemoration to celebrate the rule of law and cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal system. This year’s “Voices of Democracy” Law Day theme encourages Americans to participate in the 2024 elections by deepening their understanding of the electoral process. Kadeem and Judge D’Agostino with speak with high school students about participation in democracy. Topics include Understanding the Electoral Process, Discussing Issues Honestly and Civilly, and Turning Out to Vote.
Karen L. Bashor (Partner-Las Vegas, NV) has been selected by the Nevada Supreme Court to be the keynote speaker for the Southern Nevada Bar Admission Ceremony on May 10, 2024. The Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, Elissa Cadish, personally reached out to Karen to extend the invitation for this special occasion, believing that Karen could offer a great deal to the newly admitted lawyers for the state of Nevada. Chief Justice Cadish kindly remarked that she has been impressed with Karen’s work within the firm and in the larger legal community, along with her various initiatives and the strong example she sets to advance women and diversity in the legal profession. Karen was honored to accept the invitation and will be proud to deliver the keynote address at next month’s ceremony.
Noelle Sheehan (Partner-Orlando) will present on the panel “Mitigating Risks, Maximizing Care: Harnessing the Potential of AI in Healthcare” at the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) Healthcare & Medical Symposium in Orlando, Florida on May 8-10, 2024. The panel explores the potential benefits, challenges and risks involved in implementing AI technologies in the healthcare industry. Topics addressed include the legal, regulatory and ethical considerations related to AI adoption, its impact on patient care and healthcare providers, and the technology’s potential to transform healthcare delivery while ensuring patient safety and quality of care.
More information and registration are available on the event website.
Jonathan Meer (Partner-New York, NY) will chair and lead a panel for the fourth consecutive year for the New York City Bar CLE Webinar "Insurers' and Insureds' Perspectives on Current Issues in D&O Liability & Insurance 2024," presented on May 10, 2024. A panel of professionals, including insurers' representatives, insureds' advocates, and plaintiff and defense counsel, offers a balanced perspective on current and future exposures facing corporations and their D&Os, the D&O insurance marketplace, and the coverage afforded for these types of claims. Webinar panel discussions include "Key Areas of D&O Liability Exposure, Insurance Coverage, and Big Developments from 2023 into 2024" and "Update on U.S. Securities Litigations and Developments in Corporate Law in Delaware." Jonathan's panel, "Artificial Intelligence Impact on D&O Risk," addresses the current regulatory landscape of AI, product liability cases involving AI, AI's impact on copyright claims and security issues triggered by AI use.
Diana Estrada (Partner-Los Angeles, CA) will join a panel titled “Securing Your Business –The Power of Restrictive Covenants” at the Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) Mid-Year Meeting to be held May 13–15, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. This Program Administrator Town Hall presentation will discuss how to protect your business, preserve your assets and stay ahead of the competition with expert insights on restrictive covenants. Panelists will provide valuable guidance on preserving your intellectual property, maintaining client relationships and maximizing the value of your company by mitigating risks associated with employee turnover. Topics include Legal Protection, Risk Mitigation, Preserving Assets, Enforcement Tactics, Future-Proofing Strategies, and Legislative & Legal Challenges.
More information and registration are available on the event website.
Susan Schwartz (Partner-Dallas, TX), Tommy Spitaletto (Partner-Dallas, TX) will present “The Art of Mediation,” a Wilson Elser Insurance Coverage Master Class, on May 14, 2024. They will host mediators who have waded into the murky depths of the coverage battle in the first-party and third-party contexts. Discussions will be practical and enlightening to the professional audience. Issues include how best to present a coverage dispute for the mediator’s consideration, and what coverage counsel need in their toolbox to help the mediator focus on the essential factual and legal issues that need resolution. The mediators will discuss the types of information – or behaviors – that are counterproductive to their efforts. They will guide attendees in knowing what works and what does not in preparation, presentation and success in the mediated case.
Richard Boone Jr. (Partner-New York, NY), Jonathan Meer (Partner-New York, NY), Richard Bortnick (Of Counsel-Philadelphia, PA) and Siobhán Mueller (Of Counsel-New York, NY) will present “The Ever-Evolving World of Cyber Coverage,” a Wilson Elser Insurance Coverage Master Class, on May 16, 2024. This program will flag the growing areas of cyber-risk and the impact of cyber regulation on claims specialists and cyber insurers. An update on evolving cyber language in the lines of business and a focus on the current trends in first- and third-party coverage are included. The program will conclude with thoughts on threat actors and their use of growing regulations to threaten organizations, changes in cyber policies, and actions related to disputes over business interruption.
Jennifer Martin Partner-Dallas, TX), Graham Pulvere (Partner-Birmingham, AL), Dale Dobuler (Of Counsel-Orlando, FL), Robin Wexler (Of Counsel-Houston, TX) will present “Thorny Issues, Strategic Solutions: Mastering the Legal Challenges of First-Party Appraisals,” a Wilson Elser Insurance Coverage Master Class, on May 21, 2024. This course will arm attendees with the strategies and insights needed to navigate the thorny issues that can arise in first-party appraisals. The presenters will discuss hidden traps and legal landmines that can derail the appraisal process and confound even the most experienced claims professionals, and provide proactive strategies and practical tools to guard against pitfalls.
Richard Boone (Partner-New York, NY) will present on the panel “Depositions in Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation: 30(b)(6) and Fact Witnesses” for a 90-minute Strafford CLE webinar with interactive Q&A on May 21, 2024. Rich reviews the critical considerations for litigators in planning a deposition strategy and prepares them to question fact witnesses and corporate representatives in coverage and bad faith litigation. The panel examines the purpose and scope of Rule 30(b)(6) depositions, offers perspectives on leveraging testimony by corporate representatives for both sides and provides valuable instruction regarding the drafting of effective 30(b)(6) notices, selecting and preparing witnesses and the use of 30(b)(6) testimony at trial.
More information and registration are available on the event website.
Jacqueline Hattar (Partner-White Plains, NY) will co-host the Pace Women's Justice Center (PWJC) "Cocktails for a Cause" fundraiser on May 22, 2024, held at Sambal Thai & Malay restaurant in Irvington, New York. The event supports the PWJC's commitment to increasing access to justice by providing free legal services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The funds raised will allow the PWJC to continue helping clients on their journeys toward empowerment and healing. Jackie is a long-time PWJC Advisory Board member and a past recipient of the Center's Making A Difference Award.
More information and registration are available on the event website.
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