Registration Information
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Member Pricing |
Non-Member Pricing |
| Regular Registration* |
$1,395 |
$1,695 |
| Group Registration (Non-Sponsored)** |
$1,095/person |
$1,095/person |
| Government
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Government members will receive the applicable government rate for the seminar upon login. If the government rate does not appear after logging in, please call DRI directly at (312) 795-1101 to receive the discounted rate. Invoices can be sent after purchase upon request. |
*If your membership recently lapsed, please renew your membership prior to registering to ensure you receive your discounted member rate. If you would like to join DRI to receive the member pricing and see the benefits of becoming a member, click here to go to the Application page.
**Group registration is for registering four or more attendees, members and non-members. There is one free registration with every 10 registrations. You must lock in the rate three weeks prior to the seminar. If you want to register for the group pricing, fill out the form here (online registration is not available for this offering).
Networking Events
Premier Networking Reception
Sponsored by Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Fudge Broadwater PA, and Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer PA
Date: Thursday, August 17 from 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Pricing: Free when you register for the seminar; all attendees must be 21+ (guest tickets are $100 each, available at check-out. A limited number of guest tickets may be available on site for $125 each.)
Location: Heights Courtyard at the Washington Hilton
Join the Senior Living, Fire Science, Strictly Automotive and Talc Litigation Seminars for a relaxing evening at the Heights Courtyard, an outdoor plaza off the lobby level of the Washington Hilton. Complement your networking with cocktails, wine, soft drinks, assorted beers, and light appetizers.
Agenda with Speakers
*Schedule and Speakers subject to change
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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Registration |
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| 5:30 p.m. |
New Attendee Meet Up
Start networking early with fellow first-time attendees and members of the seminar planning committee to ask questions regarding the seminar, DRI, and how to get involved with the Medical Liability Committee. |
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| 6:00 p.m. |
Networking/Cocktail Hour
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Dine-Arounds
Join colleagues and friends at selected restaurants for dinner (on your own).
Sign up for Wednesday Dine-Arounds |
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
| Time (Eastern) |
Program |
Location |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Registration |
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| 8:30 a.m. |
Coffee & Conversations
The early bird gets the most out of this networking session. Get to know the early risers in our group over a cup of coffee. Rise, shine, caffeinate and connect! |
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions
Ted J. McDonald, III, McDonald Veon PA, Overland Park, KS
Ashley S. Heslop, Hall Booth Smith PC, Mount Pleasant, SC |
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| 9:15 a.m. |
Recent Trends in Aging Services (SNF) Litigation: A Claims Perspective
Verdicts frequency is increasing and recent mega-verdicts have included long-term care matters. In contrast, there have been numerous defense verdicts in aging services cases. The session will focus on the recent trends in SNF litigation focusing on the current landscape of settlements, arbitrations, and jury verdicts in comparison to prior years.
Moderator
Elizabeth M. Midgley, Esq., Hurwitz Fine PC, Buffalo, NY
Steven Liu, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, New York, NY
Dawn Adelson, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, New York, NY |
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| 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee Break
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Ted (and John) Talks: Defending Current "Understaffing" Claims in Long-Term Care Litigation
Plaintiff’s allegations continue to focus more and more on non-nursing operations and capitalization of the provider, with a particular emphasis on staffing. In this session, Litigator Ted McDonald and Professor John Bowblis will discuss the plaintiff’s use of "staffing experts" and the data and methodology they rely on to support their understaffing opinions. This session will provide practical takeaways on how defend staffing issues in long-term care litigation and discuss a recent successful Daubert Motion excluding plaintiff’s "staffing experts."
Ted McDonald, Esq., McDonald Veon PA, Overland Park, KS
John R. Bowblis, PhD, Miami University, Oxford, OH |
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Understanding the Distinctions Between Home Health, Palliative Care, and Hospice and the Unique Challenges in Handling Claims
Understanding the differences between home health, palliative care, and hospice is necessary in defending this growing area of senior living claims. In particular, claims challenging hospice and palliative care admission are increasing, and an awareness of the admission criteria and process is critical in defending such claims. In this session, a palliative care and hospice physician will discuss the clinical distinctions in these areas of medicine and participate in a discussion moderated by experienced counsel on how this information can be used to better defend claims and communicate with mediators, arbitrators, and juries.
Leigh M. Vaughan, M.D., FHM, FAAHPM, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
J. Richard Moore, Esq., Bleeke Dillon Crandall, Indianapolis, IN |
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| 12:30 p.m. |
DRI Networking Lunch
Join the Strictly Automotive, Fire Science, and Senior Living and Long-Term Care and Litigation Seminar attendees for lunch and networking opportunities that are second to none.
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DRI Cares | Blessings in a Backpack
On your way into lunch, support Blessings in a Backpack, DRI Cares and the DRI Foundation by filling a bag with food for a child experiencing food insecurity in our community. Feeding a child before you feed yourself is a wonderful way to make a difference in the lives of children and families all over our country and in this local community.
Click here for details.
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| 2:00 p.m. |
The Silver Tsunami is Here: How are Senior Housing Providers Planning to Respond (ALF/MC/IL)
With the volume of residents increasing and acuity on the rise, what do defense attorneys need to know to be prepared to successfully defend these claims in the future? The session will cover setting defense strategy, proper investigation, EMR issues, technology, and new risks and exposure created by high acuity service offerings.
Tom Goodwin, Brookdale Senior Living, Nashville, TN
Tara Clayton, Marsh, Louisville, KY
Bree Williams, Ventas, Chicago, IL |
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Medical Liability Committee Business Meeting (open to all) |
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Small Group Networking Opportunities
Sign up for one of these options and start building your connections and developing relationships!
1. National Museum of American History
2. Air and Space Museum
3. Museum of Natural History
4. BigBus Washington DC Tours
5. National Archives
Sign up for Small Group Networking
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| 6:00 p.m. |
Premier Networking Reception
Sponsored by Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Fudge Broadwater PA, and Quintairos Prieto Wood & Boyer PA
Click here for details.
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Friday, August 18, 2023
| Time (Eastern) |
Program |
Location |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Coffee |
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| 8:00 a.m. |
Women in the Law Breakfast
Join fellow attendees for a casual networking breakfast at the Four Oaks restaurant (in the hotel). We have secured a limited number of tables for the group, so secure your spot by emailing Erika Amarante at eamarante@wiggin.com your interest using the subject line "DRI WITL breakfast".
Please note the cost of breakfast will be the responsibility of the attendee. |
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome and Announcements
Rebecca Schafer, Dzenitis Newman, PLLC, Louisville, KY
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| 9:10 a.m. |
Defending Damages in the Post-COVID Era: A Discussion on Anchoring Damages in Mediation, Arbitration, and Trial
Because many aging services cases do not have significant economic damages claimed, strategies for addressing economic damages at mediation, arbitration and trial is an often-overlooked aspect of defending these matters. The session will focus on anchoring damages, mitigation strategies to improve outcomes and reduce the likelihood of an aberration verdict. The session will provide new techniques to incorporate anchoring and associated strategies in your next negotiation.
Dr. John Lowry, The Lowry Group, Nashville, TN
John Hall, Jr., Hall Booth Smith, PC, Atlanta, GA |
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| 10:10 a.m. |
Coffee Break
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Regulatory Update: What is Changing, What is Not, and Why Appeals Matter
Regulation of aging services providers continues to expand at a rapid pace. This session will address changes to the skilled nursing and assisted-living regulatory scheme and provide insight into where the next changes will come. The session will also address recent developments in regulatory enforcement.
LaShuan Bethea, NCAL, Washington, D.C.
Joseph L. Bianculli, Health Care Lawyers PLC, Arlington, VA |
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Under Arrest: Potential Ethical Pitfalls in Defending Sexual Assault/Abuse/Neglect Claims with Criminal Investigations
Providers and individual employees can be faced with governmental and criminal investigations related to claims of sexual assault, abuse, and/or neglect where conflicts may arise as the investigation unfolds. This session will address the Rules of Professional Conduct when a provider and current or former employees are facing potential governmental or criminal investigations and when and how to address potential conflicts of interest.
Kathleen L. Matsoukas, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Indianapolis, IN |
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| 12:30 p.m. |
Adjourn
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CLE Information
Earn up to 7.00 hours of continuing legal education hours (CLE), including one (1) hour of Ethics from this seminar.
Senior Living and Long-Term Care CLE by State
DRI's Senior Living and Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar is proudly sponsored by:
Thank you to our Official Supporter: TBD
If you would like to contact DRI about seminar sponsorship opportunities, including pricing, or to reserve a spot, please go to Advertising and Sponsorship.
DRI Cares
Blessings in a Backpack
Please join our four August seminars in supporting Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry. Your donation will help purchase food to feed 500 children in the Washington, D.C. area. Seminar attendees will have the opportunity to fill bags of food on the way to the joint networking lunch on Thursday, August 17th. Feeding a child before you feed yourself is a wonderful way to support children and families in the D.C. area.
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On-Demand
NEW in 2023 – Four Additional On-Demand Programs Included With Every Seminar!
CLE Credit will be sought from every state requiring CLE hours in elimination of bias/diversity and inclusion, ethics, substance abuse/mental health, and law practice management. The CLE grid will provide updated information concerning hours that have been approved by each jurisdiction and for which credits. For states not requiring these special credits, general education credits will be sought. Access to these on-demand programs will expire 30 days after the seminar ends.
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Diversity/Elimination of Bias in the Profession
Invisible or Mixed-Visible Diversity – Combatting Bias
Often diversity programs and initiatives are focused on visible traits such as gender or race, but bias exists related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and some disabilities that are not readily visible to the eye. This panel will discuss how to address these biases and to create an environment where those with invisible or mixed-visible diversity can operate at the highest level.
Stacy Douglas, Everett Dorey LLP, Irvine, CA
Gary Howard, Bradley, Birmingham, AL
Ronna Kinsella, Glassman Wyatt Tuttle & Cox PC, Memphis, TN
Law Practice Management Credit
Succession Planning: Failing to Plan Is a Plan to Fail
Succession planning is considered one of the most pressing issues facing not only law firms but also clients. Senior partners are working into their golden years and can sometimes be reluctant to engage in a succession plan, but clients want to know that there is a plan for the transition of their work without interruption. Join us to learn:
- the importance of succession planning for the benefit both the law firm and its clients;
- how succession planning impacts retention and continuity of the firm and client relationships;
- how to approach the subject with senior attorneys; and
- strategies for implementing a successful succession plan.
Marie E. Chafe, Conn Kavanaugh, Boston, MA
Matthew Cairns, Textron Inc., Providence, RI
Elizabeth M. Brotten, Foley & Mansfield PLLP, Minneapolis, MN
Meade Hartfield, Bradley Arant, Birmingham, AL
Ethics
Technology, Ethics & Remote Work: What You Need to Know Now
The Rules of Professional Conduct regarding competence and diligence require all lawyers to keep abreast of changes in technology. This webinar will provide you with tips and information on new issues related to technology and the practice of law, including the challenges of the remote work environment. You will learn the ethics and professionalism considerations when using technology in your practice and your ethical duties when it comes to “keeping abreast of changes” in technology.
Amber Garcia, Deutsch Kerrigan LLP, New Orleans, LA
Alyssa Johnson, Barron & Newberger PC, Milwaukee, WI
Clare Roubion, Louisiana Legal Ethics, LLC, Lafayette, LA
Mental Health & Attorney Wellness
Lessons for Lawyers from the Science of Well-Being
This presentation will focus on the practical steps that we can take as individuals to improve well-being, drawing on recent research from cognitive science and beginning with the preface that happiness can be learned and applied. Specifically, we will provide an evidence-based arsenal of practical tools that lawyers can apply in their own lives to improve their well-being.
Emma Ross, Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum, Chicago, IL
Shayna Cook, Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum, Chicago, IL