Partner Ashley Lynam will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers’ Society Spring Symposium on the panel "Title IX: The Past, Present & Future of Campus Adjudications" on May 18, 2023 at 1:00PM. Ashley will discuss The history, purpose, and upcoming changes of the Title IX Regulations How to identify and properly handle Title IX […]
Partner Michael Fekete will be presenting for the National Business Institute's webinar "Real Estate Law 101" on June 7, 2023. The program will walk you step by step through many common legal issues you may encounter when handling real estate transactions. Fekete will be presenting on "Purchase and Sale Contracts: Key Negotiating Points, Pitfalls and […]
Partner Ashley Lynam and Associate David Singh will be presenting at the SCCE Higher Education Compliance Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on June 12, 2023 on the panel "Title IX: Practice Pointers for Compliance Perfection". The presentation will cover the following: Review Title IX comment period leading to current promulgated regulations Discuss current regulations, compliance requirements, […]
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar "The Nuts & Bolts of a Lift Stay Motion" on June 13, 2023 at 1:00PM. This webinar is a part of Financial Poise's "The Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy Law" webinar series. This webinar discusses the scope of the automatic stay and the procedure and […]
On June 15, Keir Bradford-Grey will be speaking at the City & State PA's 2023 Diversity Summit. The conference will offer industry executives, public sector leaders, and academics a half day conference dedicated to fostering business partnerships between the state and local government, prime contractors, and small diverse businesses (SDBs). More information for the conference
Partner Frank Chernak will be presenting at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Convention on June 23, 2023 on the panel "Legal Depositions in Sports Medicine". During the panel, attendees will: Learn about to interact professionally with an attorney in a legal deposition. Learn risk management strategies in sports medicine. Learn standards of care for concussion. […]
On September 12, Partner John Papianou will be presenting at the Professional Background Screening Association's Annual Conference. John will be hosting the First Annual FCRA Jeopardy Tournament. More information for the conference or to register
Associate Kacie Kergides will be presenting at Perrin Conferences Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage Conference on October 5, 2023 on the panel "Trends in Sexual Abuse Litigation and the Status of the Litigation". The panel will cover: Jurisdictional updates on case law and legislation Recent decisions More information for the conference or to register
Co-chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting at S.A.V.E.S. (Sexual Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation Symposium) Virtual Conference on October 6, 2023 on the panel “I Fought the Law and the Law Won: Legal Updates and the Future of SML”. More information for the conference or to register
On November 7, 2023, Partner Bobby O'Connor will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in London. He will be speaking with other knowledgeable lawyers in the maritime law industry, who will share insights on the most recent advancements in maritime and transport law within their respective regions. More information for the conference or […]
On November 8, 2023, co-chair Ashley Lynam and associate Kacie Kergides will be presenting at Nonprofit Issues' webinar "Investigations 101". The presentation will cover: What to do when a sexual misconduct complaint is filed if you are an executive or a board member of a nonprofit Appropriate steps to take to respond to the complaint […]
On November 9, 2023, co-chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting on "The Future of Restrictive Covenants: Legal Updates & Corporate Strategies" at ACC Greater Philadelphia's Litigation Conference. The presentation will cover: State-based restrictions on non-compete clauses and the FTC’s proposed ban Practical advice for inventory review, agreement revisions and other strategies for protection of company […]
On November 15, William Kennedy will be presenting "Lessons From Trial" to Bux-Mont HR Association. The presentation will guide you through trial preparation and presentation, drawing insights from real-life cases to help managers and HR professionals place today’s decisions into the context of a future trial. By the end of the session, you will be […]
Dylan Henry and Kacie Kergides will be presenting to the University of Michigan's Concussion Center on emerging topics within CTE litigation on November 16, 2023. More information for the presentation or to register
On December 5, 2023, co-chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting on "The Evolving Landscape of Sexual Abuse/Molestation Litigation" at the PLUS Conference. The presentation will cover: SAM/SML losses by industry and frequency Recent settlements and verdicts The impact of statutes of limitations reform Current SML trends The potential for prevention through services and crisis management […]
On January 30, 2024, co-chair Ashley Lynam and associate Leah Tedford will be presenting on "ESG in 2024: Regulatory & Litigation Risks & Predictions for the New Year" at the Association of Corporate Counsel Litigation Webinar. The presentation will cover: Updates on the state of environmental, social and governance efforts within businesses Review recent regulatory […]
On January 31, 2024, partner Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: TROs and Preliminary Injunctions". The webinar will cover: Procedures and strategies for obtaining temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions Procedural and substantive requirements for obtaining TROs and preliminary injunctions Best practices for how to succeed on motions seeking TROs […]
On March 13, 2024, partner Alfred Kuffler will be speaking at the CMA Shipping Conference on the panel, "OPA 90 Successes, Challenges and Views of the Future." The panel will discuss: One of the most successful pieces of environmental legislation: OPA 90 What has worked and where is there room for improvement? Risks associated with […]
On March 21, 2024, Chair Ashley Lynam will be speaking on a panel at the Chancellor's-President's Forum on "'The Motherhood Penalty' and Its Impact on the Legal Field." Ashley will join Roberta Liebenberg, Stephanie Scharf and Paulette Brown to discuss their new study, "Legal Careers of Parents and Child Caregivers: Results and Best Practices from […]
On March 27, 2024, partner Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: Discovery Practice". The webinar will cover: The federal rules governing the preservation and discovery of electronic data and information The concept of “proportionality” in discovery The practicalities of discovery: budgeting, tactics, and common opportunities and pitfalls More information for […]
On April 15, 2024, Chair Ashley Lynam will be speaking at the American Medical Society For Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. She will discuss legal perspectives of mental health in athletes. More information for the conference or to register
On April 18, 2024, Chair Ashley Lynam and Partner Leah Tedford will be presenting on "ESG in 2024" at the Association of Corporate Counsel's In-House Counsel Conference. The presentation will cover: Updates on the state of environmental, social and governance efforts within businesses Review recent regulatory enforcement efforts Provide an overview of litigation-based strategies seeking […]
Join Ashley Lynam and a panel of experts for "How to Tackle the Biggest Challenge For Law Firms: Succession Planning" on April 25th at 11:oo AM. Succession planning is a challenge for law firms and doing it effectively is even tougher. Regional surveys of managing partners indicate that a significant portion of law firms lack […]
Join Ashley Lynam and Patrick Smith on May 1 at 10:00AM for a training on the 2024 Final Title IX Rules, released on April 19th and soon to be published in the Federal Register. The training will preview the changes requiring institutional attention and provide guidance on careful compliance. We look forward to seeing you […]
Ashley Lynam is speaking at USLI's upcoming Nonprofit Conference on May 8, 2024. Ashley will join a panel of legal experts and board members to discuss some of the legal circumstances and concerns nonprofits, like condo/HOA’s, religious organizations, charitable organizations, social service organizations and sporting leagues/organizations, might come across.
Timothy Pastore will be presenting on cybersecurity readiness at the Electronic Security Expo on June 5, 2024. In today’s interconnected world, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, posing a significant risk to organizations of all sizes. Cyber-attacks can result in data breaches, financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. While it is impossible […]
Carrie Evans Wilson and Patrick Smith will be presenting about the past, present, and future of Title IX at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’ Higher Education & Healthcare Research Compliance Conference on June 12, 2024. Their presentation will cover the following topics: Understand the current status of the Title IX regulations and what […]
Ashley Lynam is speaking at the Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership Summit on June 12, 2024. She will be speaking on the panel, "Shattering Glass Ceilings: The Unwritten Playbook for Career Success Beyond Hard Work". Ashley will be sharing her experiences of shattering the glass ceiling along with other diverse professionals. The panelist will […]
On June 20, 2023, Partner Robert O'Connor will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in Singapore. He will be speaking with other knowledgeable lawyers in the maritime law industry on the panel, "Prejudgment Security and Post Judgment Enforcement." More information for the conference
Carrie Evans Wilson will be speaking at the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association's 2024 School Solicitors Symposium. More information
On July 18, Robert O'Connor will be speaking at Gallagher Marine Systems' New Jersey Focus Training Seminar. His presentation is titled, "Understanding the Essentials: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Explained."
On September 10, 2024, chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting with Jan Call on "Privilege Primer: A Refresher for In-House Counsel on Preserving and Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege" at ACC Greater Philadelphia's Litigation CLE Institute. More information for the conference or to register
On October 8, 2024, Timothy Semenoro will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in London. He will be joined on the panel, "What is special in my jurisdiction and where does it differ from English law," with other maritime law attorneys from countries around the world. More information for the seminar
On October 10, 2024, chair Ashley Lynam will be speaking on a panel at the Philadelphia Business Journal's Women of Influence event.
On October 17, 2024, Ashley Lynam will be presenting at the Sexual Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation Symposium. She will be speaking on the panel, "Valuing an SML Claim and Unexpected Considerations." More information for the conference
Jeremy Mishkin will be presenting at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's webinar on Internet Defamation on October 17, 2024. Web-based defamation is an increasingly common allegation for clients and their lawyers to face. Learn how this classic cause of action manifests online and gain practical tips on how to best protect your client's reputation or defend […]
Ashely Lynam will be speaking at Perrin Conferences' Sexual Abuse Litigation Conference on October 17, 2024. She will be speaking on the panel, "Damages, Valuation, Settlements, and Nuclear Verdicts®." The panel will discuss the following topics: Putting a number to these challenging cases What factors do you use? Best practices to prevent Nuclear Verdicts® Addressing […]
On October 29, 2024, Carrie Evans Wilson will join other attorneys specializing in education law for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's School Law Update program. The program will include: An overview of Pennsylvania's new Title IX regulations and their impact on schools Insights into recent laws and ruling affecting educations practices and compliance More information for […]
Carson Morris will be presenting at Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' White Collar Practice Seminar on the topic, "A Former Deputy’s Guide To Dealing With The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General." In this presentation, former deputy attorney generals will discuss the criminal jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG), navigating the OAG […]
