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2024 MDTC Winter Conference
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Insurance Defense

Kaitlyn Cramer

Novara Tesija Catenacci McDonald & Baas PLLC

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Christen Fox

Ruggirello Velardo Burke Reizen & Fox, PC

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Renee Townsend

Burger, Meyer & D’Angelo

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Moderator: Bryan Padgett

Zausmer PC

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The Michigan Legislature is considering legislation related to bad-faith claims against insurers. This distinguished panel of attorneys will discuss the current state of bad-faith law in Michigan, how it affects insurers, how it affects defense counsel hired to represent an insured, and how changes to the law could affect insurers and defense counsel.
In-House Panel – Insurance and Business

Jessica Mills

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.

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Michael Kramer

Kramer, Corbett, Harding & Dombrowski

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Moderator: Alicia LaBeau

The Auto Club Group

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This panel of in-house lawyers will address the impact of artificial intelligence and other new technologies on their employers and practices. How are businesses, including insurers, using new technology in managing litigation? How do they expect their defense counsel to use existing, new, and developing technology? What expectations have not changed?
Using Technology in Trial Practice

Fred J. Fresard

Klein Thomas Lee & Fresard

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Shelly L. Griffin

Plunkett Cooney

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AI and Cybersecurity

Jennifer A. Dukarski

Butzel Long PC

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One lawyer clicks a link, and their firm’s client information is now being held for ransom on the dark web. Another uses ChatGPT and cites five cases that don’t exist. Then, a client calls asking for advice on whether there is any risk in using AI in their business. Are you ready for today’s emerging technical challenges? The speaker will help you sift through the real risk and the hype to help you meet your professional obligations practicing in this brave new world of AI.

E-Discovery Do’s and Don’t’s

B. Jay Yelton, III

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP

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Lessons to be learned in E-Discovery
Judicial Panel: Technology in Law

Hon. Curt Benson

Firm

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Hon. Jacob Cunningham

6th Circuit Court

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Hon. Michelle Rick

Court Of Appeals – District 4

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Justice David F. Viviano

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Moderator: Hon. David Groner, Ret

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Courts are technology users, too. This panel will address how courts are using or considering using new technologies. The panelists will discuss how they want to see attorneys use technology for or in their briefs and during trial.

Respected Advocate Award

Ronald K. Weiner

Lipton Law PLC

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Jenna Wright Greenman

Kitch Attorneys & Counselors PLC

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Every year the MDTC annually gives the RAA award to a member of the plaintiff’s bar for the purpose of recognizing and honoring the individual’s history of successful representation of clients and adherence to the highest standards of ethics. The MAJ does the same annually for a defense practitioner. In so doing, we promote mutual respect and civility.
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Best Michigan Defense

Quarterly Article Award

Dr. Ernest P. Chiodo

Earnest P. Chiodo, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., M.S., M.B.A., C.I.H.

Physician Attorney

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Southeast Michigan Regional Reception

Join the Southeast Michigan Regional Reception

Immediately following the Winter Conference, as you exit the conference room.

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

All are Welcome to Attend!
Sponsors

as of 10-9-2024

Firm Sponsors

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC

Garan Lucow Miller

Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC

Vendor Sponsors

Data Surveys, IncExamWorks

ESi

ExamWorks

Exponent

LCS Record Retrieval

ManageAbility IME, Inc

Records Deposition Service

Shadow Investigations

Sherlock Investigations

SuperiorX Investigations

Trauma Trained Chiropractors of Michigan

US Legal Support

Veritext Legal Solutions

Meal Sponsors

LCS Record Retrieval

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Firm Sponsorship
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2024-2025 Winter Conference Committee

Co-Chair, Nathan Scherbarth, Zausmer PC

Co-Chair, Megan Mulder, Cline Cline & Griffin PC

Mike Cook, Collins Einhorn Farrell PC

Javon David, Butzel Long PC

MDTC Photography Policy

MDTC representatives take pictures of attendees and presenters at MDTC events. By attending or presenting at an MDTC event, the individual consent and agrees to MDTC’s publication of that individual’s image on the MDTC website, in the Michigan Defense Quarterly, in MDTC’s e-newsletter, social media, and in MDTC’s electronic marketing.

MDTC Cancelation Policy

All cancellations must be received no less than three days before the event’s start, and registration refunds are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail (support@mdtc.org). No refunds will be made for requests received after that time. Registrants who cancel will not receive seminar materials.
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