Contact
Carisa CarbonaroProfessional Liability Attorney Network
630.832.7526 (PLAN)
carisa@planattorney.org
Where
Hartford Marriott Downtown
Hartford, CT
Driving Directions
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Join the members of PLAN
February 16th for education and networking with insurance industry colleagues.
Program Agenda:
Program Chairs: Barry Postman of Cole, Scott & Kissane and Chanda Feldkamp of Kelly & Walker LLC
12:45 pm Registration
1:00 – 1:55 pm Lunch
1:55 – 2:00 pm Welcome and Opening Remarks
2:00 – 3:00 pm Keeping Damages Down
Description: The panel of highly experienced defense attorneys will present ways to minimize damages and will discuss common misconceptions about big damage cases and share their strategies and best practices to reduce damages. They will highlight key signs of high exposure cases, information needed by claims professionals to evaluate the likelihood of significant compensatory and punitive damage potential, how witness credibility and likeability may lead to surprises at trial and innovative strategies for settling difficult cases. A video case vignette will be used as a basis for interactive discussion.
Panelists: Joseph A. Starr, Starr, Butler, Alexopoulos & Stoner PLLC; Benton J. Mathis, Jr., Freeman Mathis Gary, LLP; Jeff Koonankeil, CapSpecialty; Frank Shuler, Turner Padget
3:00 – 3:15 pm Break
3:15 – 4:00 pm The Cone of Silence vs. The Smoking Gun: The Evolving Scope and Limitations of the Attorney-Client Privilege
Description: In this presentation, the panel will examine the evolving scope and limitations of the attorney-client privilege.
Panelists: Barry Postman, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.; Gale S. Dwyer, Allied World Assurance Co.; Greg Curtin, Travelers
Moderator: William J. Kelly III, Kelly & Walker LLC
4:00 – 4:15 pm Break
4:15 – 5:00 pm From the Stairway to Cyberspace: Where We Are Headed with the ADA
Description: The program discusses how cyberspaces must adhere to ADA law and accommodations.
Speaker: Kelly A. Kihlmire-Caudill, Travelers; Alyssa Pianelli, Beazley Group; Cassandra Lim, Allied World; Kristi Mackin Galletti, XL Catlin
Moderator: Kevin O’Hagan, O’Hagan Meyer
5:00 – 5:05 pm Closing Remarks
5:15 – 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour at L Bar
6:00 pm Dinner-- The Capital Grille