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Lawyers on Hire – Ethical Challenges For Insurance Lawyers
2009
Speaking Engagements
American Conference Institute
Reductions in Force: Conducting a RIF in a Manner That Will Minimize Both Exposure To Risk and the Potential for Negative Press Expert Strategies and Key Insights for Minimizing Risk, Defending Against the Newest EPL Claims, and Reducing Litigation Costs
2010
New York State Bar Association
Advising Corporations in the Electronic Age, The Interplay Between Legal & Public Relations Ramifications
2009
Lawyers for Civil Justice
The Impact of the Media on Legal Reform
2009
American Conference Institute
Trends & Developments In Employment Claims Litigation
2003
American Conference Institute
Insights From The Bench: What Judges Consider To Be Winning Arguments on EPL Litigation
2002
American Conference Institute
A View From The Bench
2001
American Corporate Counsel Association
Process Prevention & Resolution: What Every Business Person Should Know