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IADC Webinar: Case Within a Case

by International Association of Defense Counsel

The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) is hosting a webinar titled "Case Within a Case: Defense of a Legal Malpractice Case via Trial of the Underlying Action." This event is designed to provide defense attorneys with insights into effectively defending legal malpractice claims by conducting a trial of the underlying case.

The webinar will delve into strategies for defending legal malpractice claims by simulating the trial of the original case. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of this approach, which can be pivotal in mitigating malpractice allegations.

This session is particularly beneficial for defense attorneys seeking to enhance their litigation strategies in legal malpractice cases. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners and engage in discussions on best practices in this specialized area of law.

Speakers(4)

Andrew R. Jones

Partner at Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP

Andrew R. Jones is a partner at Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP in New York, New York, specializing in professional liability defense and insurance coverage litigation.

David C. Anderson

Partner at Collins Einhorn Farrell PC

David C. Anderson is a partner at Collins Einhorn Farrell PC in Southfield, Michigan, specializing in professional liability defense.

Erin K. Higgins

Partner at Conn Kavanaugh

Erin K. Higgins is a partner at Conn Kavanaugh in Boston, Massachusetts, focusing on professional liability defense and complex civil litigation.

Zandra E. Foley

Partner at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP

Zandra Foley is a trial attorney who represents clients in complex litigation matters related to products liability, mass torts, malpractice, and errors and omissions. She also defends clients who have been sued for various intentional torts including assault, battery, libel, slander, and defamation. Zandra has served as national and regional trial counsel on medical device, product liability, and mass tort related matters and has extensive experience advising clients on a variety of complex disputes with an eye toward early and efficient resolution.

Event Details

Date
August 26, 2020
Location
🇺🇸 United States
Audience
Defense attorneys, legal professionals specializing in malpractice defense

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