Schedule/Sessions
Opening Remarks
- Speakers:
Dan Costello, Costello Ginex & Wideikis, P.C.
JD Keister, McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC (MGC)
Matt Morrison, American Family Insurance
Daniel Winkler, Westfield Insurance
Susan Wisbey-Smith, CLM
Inside the Litigation Management Study: What the Data Reveals
- Speakers:
Dan Berman, Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP
Jeffrey Miragliotta, Kahana Feld, LLP
Taylor Smith, Suite 200 Solutions
What’s really driving litigation management today? Drawing on CLM’s Litigation Management Study, this session examines how organizations are managing litigation, where challenges persist, and which practices are delivering results. Explore key findings from industry professionals and leave with actionable insights to strengthen collaboration, improve efficiency, and better navigate an increasingly complex claims environment.
Back to topLitigation Management Guidelines: Building Consistency and Better Outcomes
- Speakers:
Dan Costello, Costello Ginex & Wideikis, P.C.
Krista Glenn, Westfield Specialty
JD Keister, McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC (MGC)
Well-defined litigation management guidelines can help organizations improve consistency, control costs, and achieve better outcomes. Together, we’ll examine the core principles and practices that support effective litigation management, from communication and collaboration to oversight and performance measurement. You’ll gain practical insights into developing, implementing, and refining guidelines that align expectations, strengthen partnerships, and support successful claims and litigation strategies.
Back to topLitigation Management at a Crossroads?
- Speakers:
Kate Dombrowski, Selective Insurance
Daniel Gerber, Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady
Lauren Watstein, W.R. Berkley Corporation
Is it time for a new approach to Litigation Management? As new solutions advance and increase the speed of decision making for all parties, some are suggesting that old, reactive litigation management models must be replaced with new, proactive approaches that leverage key information and data points, apply predictors to better identify potential outcome impacts, enhance strategy development and more accurately assess performance.
Back to topBreakout
- Speakers:
Dan Costello, Costello Ginex & Wideikis, P.C.
JD Keister, McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC (MGC)
Matt Morrison, American Family Insurance
Daniel Winkler, Westfield Insurance
From Automation to AI: Emerging Technology in Law Firms
Technology continues to transform how law firms operate and deliver value to clients. Explore emerging tools and innovations shaping legal practice, including advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and workflow management. Attendees will gain insight into how these technologies are being adopted across the legal industry, the opportunities they create, and the practical considerations for claims professionals and legal partners working together in an evolving environment.
Back to topTechnology Trends Reshaping Litigation Management
As carriers continue to research, develop and deploy tech advances, this evolution is having a significant impact on how litigation is managed, creating new opportunities to improve efficiency, collaboration, and decision-making. Prepare to dive into how organizations and their legal partners can leverage technology to streamline workflows, enhance case oversight, manage costs, and support stronger outcomes in an increasingly complex claims environment.
Back to topThe Billable Hour Under Attack
The billable hour has long been the foundation of legal service delivery, but changing client expectations, technological advancements, and increasing pressure to demonstrate value are driving new conversations about its role. Examine the benefits and limitations of the billable hour, explore emerging billing models and alternative fee arrangements, and consider how law firms, claims professionals, and clients can align incentives to achieve greater efficiency, transparency, and results. Everyone will walk away with eye opening and practical insights into the evolving economics of legal services and what they may mean for the future of litigation management. Don’t miss this one!
Back to topBreakout
- Speakers:
Dan Costello, Costello Ginex & Wideikis, P.C.
JD Keister, McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC (MGC)
Matt Morrison, American Family Insurance
Daniel Winkler, Westfield Insurance
The Best of the Rest
- Speakers:
Dan Costello, Costello Ginex & Wideikis, P.C.
JD Keister, McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC (MGC)
Matt Morrison, American Family Insurance
Daniel Winkler, Westfield Insurance
Crossover Dinner
Located at:
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
33 West Kinzie Street
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