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2024 CLM Focus Conference and Holiday Party

December 4, 2024

Programming: Wednesday, December 4 – 09:00 am – 05:00 pm ET
Holiday Party: Wednesday, December 4 – 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET

New York Hilton Midtown Hotel
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10019

Hosted by CLM

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Winning the ADR Game: The Power of a Fresh Perspective

Speaker: Amanda James
Today’s litigation environment presents significant challenges for claims professionals and their counsel. Nuclear Verdicts®, complex case law, third-party funding, and aggressive plaintiff tactics all contribute to a heightened risk landscape. This session will focus on overcoming these obstacles by exploring venue issues, inappropriate discovery, and evolving plaintiff strategies. Panelists will discuss leveraging new technologies for risk management, countering unrealistic expectations, and employing proven mediation techniques to manage plaintiff emotions and drive settlements. Additionally, we’ll address the importance of incorporating diversity and neurodivergence awareness in mediation to enhance understanding and communication.

Negotiating Settlements: Strategies for Handling Claims When Plaintiff’s Demand Exceeds Policy Limits

Mediation is a nuanced skill, and staying ahead of plaintiffs requires savvy tactics. Our top tips? Start smart, come prepared, and aim for a successful settlement. Join the panelists to learn how to seamlessly transition from planning to execution, making mediation both efficient and effective. Don’t fear bracketing or choosing the right mediator—our experts will guide you through these processes with ease. Even if a plaintiff’s demand exceeds policy limits, strategies exist to improve outcomes. Embrace mediation as an opportunity for a better resolution and leave this session equipped with practical, actionable tactics.

Show Me The Money: Litigation Financing and Fraud

Third-party litigation funding has burdened the civil court system, leading to unnecessary and costly litigation while jeopardizing plaintiffs’ recoveries and creating undisclosed conflicts and ethical issues. This session will examine the unchecked rise of litigation funding and its negative impact on the legal system. Attendees will learn strategies to combat this issue, including using discovery to compel the disclosure of funding information.