Time (Eastern) |
Session |
8:00 a.m. |
Registration & Coffee Service
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8:45 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions
June J. Essis, Weber Gallagher LLP, Philadelphia, PA
Evelyn Fletcher Davis, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP, Atlanta, GA |
9:00 a.m. |
Developments in BAP1 Inherited Mutations/Mesothelioma Research
Compared to asbestos-induced mesothelioma, mesotheliomas that develop in BAP1 mutant carriers are a different disease, biologically, histologically, and clinically: These patients' lives can be saved with proper medical care.
Michele Carbone, M.D., Ph.D., University of Hawaii Cancer Center, Honolulu, HI |
10:00 a.m. |
Break and Meet-and-Greet with Dr. Carbone |
10:30 a.m. |
Historical Cosmetic Talc Consumption and Incidence of Mesothelioma in the U.S.
Jennifer Pierce, MS, PhD, Benchmark Risk Group, Chicago, IL |
10:55 a.m. |
Spontaneous Mesotheliomas
Mark Zellmer, Husch Blackwell, St. Louis, MO |
11:20 a.m. |
DRI Insights Quick Hit - KCIC (No CLE)
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11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Medical Advancements: Increased Survivability Among Mesothelioma Patients
Are plaintiffs staying alive longer due to misdiagnoses or new cancer treatments?
Stasha Novakovic, MD, VA Miami Medical Center, Miami, FL
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12:30–2:00 p.m. |
DRI Networking Lunch |
12:45–3:55 p.m. |
Talc Breakout Sessions
Click the "Talc Breakout" blue tab below for full schedule. Box lunch will be provided. |
12:45–3:55 p.m.
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Young Lawyers Breakout Sessions
Click the "Young Lawyers Breakout" blue tab below for full schedule. Box lunch will be provided.
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1:00 p.m. |
Lessons in Leadership Breakout
An inspiring power hour where female influencers in asbestos defense share key insights on leadership and are recognized for outstanding contributions to our industry.
Moderator
Bernadette W. Catalana, Thompson Coe, New York, NY
Jessica Burgasser, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP, Buffalo, NY
Jennifer Cormier, MG+M Law, San Francisco, CA |
2:00 p.m. |
Mock Daubert / 702 Hearing re Plaintiffs' Occupational Medicine Expert
Attorney
Kevin P. Greene, Willcox Savage, Norfolk, VA
Expert Witness
Susan J. Cole, MG+M Law, Miami, FL |
2:50 p.m. |
Mock Cross-Examination of Plaintiffs' State of the Art Expert
Attorney
David Ongaro, Ongaro PC, San Francisco, CA
Expert Witness
Bruce T. Bishop, WillCox Savage, Norfolk, VA |
3:50 p.m. |
Break
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4:00 p.m. |
Issues Facing Law Firms: Associate Retention, Building a Strong Firm Culture, Growth Strategies
Michael J. Cahalane, Cetrulo LLP, Boston, MA
Eric T. Hawkins, GRSM LLP, New York, NY |
4:00 p.m. |
Breakouts (In-House or Insurance Roundtable) |
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In-House / Corporate (Open to Defense Counsel)
Frank Fletcher, J-M Eagle, Los Angeles, CA
Humma Siddiqi, Toyota North America, Dallas, TX |
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Insurance Roundtable
Frederick Schaefer, Nationwide, Wausau, WI
Alexandra Nassopoulos, Resolute Management, Boston, MA
Jay Surdukowski, The Riverstone Group, Concord, NH
Amanda Webber, Allianz, Petaluma, CA
Jerry Begley, Travelers, Suffield, CT
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5:00 p.m. |
Adjourn
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5:30 p.m. |
Premier Networking Reception | American Social
Join fellow seminar attendees at American Social, 601 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602.
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7:45 p.m. |
Dine-Arounds
Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).
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