2023 MDTC Winter ConferenceNovember 3, 2023, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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Frank Penzato
The Hanover Law Group
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Kathleen Lopilatio
Auto-Owners Insurance
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Allison Rueter
Amway
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D. Lee Khachaturian
Law offices of Diana Lee Khachaturian
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The MDTC has a diverse membership of lawyers from firms across the State of Michigan. Join us for a discussion on what in-house counsel looks for when hiring.
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Chief Judges & Their Thoughts on the Rapidly Changing Legal Landscape
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Hon. Leslie Kim Smith
3rd Circuit Court
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Hon. Patricia Fresard
3rd Circuit Court
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Hon. James Biernat
16th Circuit Court
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Hon. Jeffery Matis
6th Circuit Court
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John Hohmeier
Scarfone & Geen PC
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Over the last few years, it seems that the legal landscape in Michigan is constantly shifting beneath our feet. From major amendments to the Michigan No-Fault Act to the Supreme Court’s expected overturning of the “Open and Obvious” Doctrine, it is more important than ever for defense lawyers to adapt to meet these challenges. The MDTC is excited to host the Chief Judges and Chief Judge Pro Team of Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties to discuss the changing legal landscape and best practices for lawyers to meet these challenges.
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Effective Cross-Examination Tips & Strategies of Expert Witness
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Ven Johnson
Ven Johnson Law
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Jenna Wright Greenman
Kitch Attorneys & Counselors, PC
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Scott Pawlak
Collins Einhorn Farrell
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The ability to effectively cross-examine an expert witness can drastically change the landscape of your case. A panel of some of Michigan’s most well-known and well-respect trial attorneys share with us their tips and tricks for how they approach this crucial aspect of litigation.
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Creating a Path to Success as a Young Attorney
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Justice Kyra H. Bolden
Michigan Supreme Court
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Utilizing her unique role as a Michigan Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Kyra Harris Bolden shares her thoughts and experiences as to how young attorneys can find success in the practice of law.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Zabbia Alholou
Collins Einhorn and Farrell
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Frederick Livingston
Novara Tesija & Catenacci
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Regina Berlin
Garan Lucow Miller
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Sarah Cherry
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip
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The MDTC’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will provide the defense bar tools to implement DEI pipelines into their firms. MDTC membership will walk away with a how to kit for DEI, contact information for DEI pipelines, and a thoughtful discussion on how implementing DEI impacts the bottom line.
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What Really Matters to Win Your Case
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Hon. Julie Gatti
16th Circuit Court
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Randy Juip
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip
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Michael Dolenga
Dolenga & Dolenga PLLC
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Shawn Lewis
Hewson & Van Hellemont
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What should you really be spending your time doing to win your case? Winning for a defense attorney means getting your case dismissed or a no-cause verdict. Whether you are a new attorney or an attorney on a losing streak, this panel will share their secrets on how to successfully work their cases up to present to a facilitator/case evaluator or trial court to achieve their goals or get their case dismissed. If dismissal or resolution is not achievable, they will share their strategies on how to achieve a no-cause verdict.
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Erin O'Callaghan
Erin O'Callaghan Rehabilitation & Disability Services
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Bob Riley
Riley & Hurley
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Mike Huntsman
SuperiorX Investigations
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Dr. Paul Sicilian, PhD
Grand Valley State University
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Sarah Cherry
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip
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In the days of nuclear verdicts and exaggerated damages, a defense attorney’s greatest tool for success may be their ability to analyze and limit Plaintiff’s claims for damages. What tools and strategies really matter to convince a jury or a facilitator/case evaluator what a case is really worth? This one-of-a-kind panel will lay out all the defense tools to gut any exaggerated damage claims and how to make the evidence stick. The panel is comprised of a facilitator/case evaluator (Robert Riley), Economist (Paul Sicilian, PhD), Life Care Planner/Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Erin O’Callaghan), Private Investigator (Mike Huntsman), and will be moderated by a defense litigator (Sarah Cherry).
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Kevin Lesperance
Henn Lesperance PLC
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Chad Engelhardt
Goethel Engelhardt PLLC
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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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