Events

The ADA Rodeo: Don’t Get Bucked

Tuesday, March 4 at 10:20 am – 11:20 am

Speaker: Richard Somes

A workplace injury can often be much more than a workers’ compensation claim.  This seminar will examine the intersection between workplace injuries, disability, and reasonable accommodations.  Understanding how to navigate these intersecting issues will help you avoid getting hit by the horns.

New Kids on the Block: How Young Professionals Can Revitalize the Insurance Defense Industry

Wednesday, March 5 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Speaker: Sitar Bhatt

Recent studies on juror attitudes have revealed what has been long suspected: jurors do not view corporations or their counsel kindly! The frequency of outsized verdicts (Nuclear Verdicts) across the country speaks to this phenomenon, and they happen most often to experienced counsel and claims professionals! Our industry is overdue for revitalization, and young professionals are the ones to do it! This presentation will offer their perspectives on what millennial and Gen-Z claims professionals and counsel can do to infuse the industry with creativity, fresh perspectives, and new energy to speak to changing landscapes with innovation and also help mentor so clients are accepting of the younger generation.