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The survey was conducted online and targeted voters from the Midwest legal community which included the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. With this designation,

The Conference is the premier event for professionals in the claims and litigation management industries and brings together risk and litigation managers, insurance and claims professionals, corporate counsel and outside counsel from all over the United States.

The panel discussion will address the best practices for the successful mediation of medical malpractice claims for plaintiff and defense counsel alike. Topics will include identifying which cases to mediate, client consultation and preparation prior to mediation, drafting the mediation statement and more.

The program will focus on Federal Civil Rights Acts, Titles VII and IX and provide attendees with the knowledge of the State and City laws and codes involved with these sexual discrimination and abuse cases.

This program will discuss why mediation is an advantageous forum for resolving coverage disputes, and what means and methods will offer the most favorable outcomes for your clients. Mr. Byrne will provide useful tips for understanding when mediation is a good option, navigating the underlying litigation, and preparing for the mediation process.

Teleconferencing and videoconferencing are hot topics in today's environment. Legal professionals are using this form of communication now more than ever, which heightens the exposure to cybersecurity threats.

Mr. Corwin has handled, counseled and supervised numerous disputes and lawsuits that include issues relating to finance, real estate, securities, entertainment, employment law, ERISA, corporate management agreements, franchise acquisition, legal fees, licensing, partnerships, professional liability and disciplinary proceedings, contracts, legal and ethical responsibilities of corporate board members, director and officer liability, errors and omissions and breach of fiduciary duty.

Mr. Worden will focus on the best way for attorneys to benefit from mediation, including presentation, psychology, strategy and the moves that help to get the best results.

Through a combination of award-winning mediators and arbitrators, exceptional case management and industry leadership, NAM has proudly served as the ADR administrator of choice for the legal community for almost 30 years.