Events

This CLE course will offer advanced guidance to personal injury attorneys proving or challenging the existence and extent of injury in traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases. The panel will explore […]

Partner Keir Bradf0rd-Grey will be participating at B. PHL Innovation Festival in a fireside chat with Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier discussing the topic of gun violence in Philadelphia and the 3rd […]

How to kickstart your compliance department and minimize your risk: Litigation Chair, John Papianou and HireRight's, Stephanie Morgan will educate CRAs on how to improve their compliance functions and mitigate […]

Should I give to a charity where the CEO makes a million a year? How do I decide which charity to give to, and how much to give? How can […]

Keir Bradford-Grey will be participating at Philadelphia Bar Association’s The Bench-Bar and Annual Conference on a panel addressing the impacts and implications of overturning Roe v. Wade. Panelists will examine these new challenges […]

Partner Tim Pastore is participating in a panel through Financial Poise on September 20, 2022 at 3:00 PM EDT. This webinar covers the basics of arbitration and mediation, presenting an […]

Partner Keir Bradford-Grey will be presenting at Vera Institute of Justice's Fall Black Women Lead Convening Conference on October 6, 2022 where Keir will share her experience on how to […]

Partner Bobby O'Connor is participating in a panel at International Maritime Law Seminar's conference on October 6, 2022 in London. Bobby's panel will be discussing marine casualty response strategies and […]

Ashley Lynam is moderating a panel discussing sexual misconduct liability claims update and underwriting challenges at ePlace Solution’s 2nd Annual Sexual Abuse, Victimization, Exploitation Symposium (S.A.V.E.S.) on October 6, 2022. […]

Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides are participating as panelists in ePlace Solution’s 2nd Annual Sexual Abuse, Victimization, Exploitation Symposium (S.A.V.E.S.) on October 6, 2022. In their panel, they will be discussing the sexual […]

Ashley Lynam, Litigation Partner and Chair of the firm’s Sexual Misconduct Liability Practice, will be moderating a panel at Perrin’s Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage Conference on October 12, 2022 […]

Patrick Campbell will be co-presenting for The Knowledge Group’s upcoming webinar Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA): Critical Issues and Strategic Practices Explored. This course will also share an in-depth analysis of […]

On Tuesday, November 8, Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides are co-presenting at Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) 2022 Virtual Higher Education Compliance Conference. Lynam and Kergide's session will […]

Howard Vigderman is presenting at this year's PICPA Personal Financial Planning Conference on "Minimizing Transfer Taxes and Preserving Beneficiaries’ Interest with Intergenerational Transfers." In this session, Howard will focus on: […]

Partner Michael Fekete is participating in National Business Institute's New Jersey Real Estate Law 101 Online Seminar on December 13, 2022. Michael will be presenting on leases, specific to negotiating, […]

Partner Michael Fekete will be speaking in the panel "A New Look at Shopping Center Leasing" held by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education on January 23, 2023. […]

Partner Edward Schnitzer will be speaking in the webinar "A Look Ahead at Insolvency in 2023" held by the American Bankruptcy Institute on February 15, 2023. The topic of this […]

Donald Kramer will be presenting for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's "What's New - and Not to be Missed - in Nonprofit Law 2023" program on Mach 1, 2023. This presentation […]

On March 10, Partner Scott Coffina will be presenting for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police’s Executive Session. The presentation will cover: The progress and status of […]

Partner Edward Schnitzer will be speaking in "Dear Connor & Ed: The Live Webinar Version" held by the American Bankruptcy Institute on March 14, 2023. This webinar will be a […]

On March 30, Ashley Lynam and Kacie Kergides will be presenting at ACC's Women's Summit on the panel, "As If This Isn’t Uncomfortable Enough: Multigenerational Challenges for Women in the Profession […]

On Friday, March 31, Partner Ashley Lynam will be speaking at the 2023 Matthew J. Ryan Law and Public Policy Forum, "Title IX: The Past, the Present and the Future". […]

Partner Michael Fekete will be presenting for the National Business Institute's webinar "Legal Ethics for Real Estate Attorneys" on April 3, 2023. This webinar will cover the most pressing ethical […]

Partner John Papianou will be speaking during the 2023 Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference on the panel "Think Your 99% Accuracy Rating Is Good Enough? Think Again. How You Can […]

On April 20, Ashley Lynam will be presenting at ACC's In-House Counsel Conference on the panel "The Cost of a Bad Apple: The External Risks of Internal Investigations". More information for […]

Partner Edward Schnitzer will be moderating the panel "The Many Roles of a Neutral in Bankruptcy" at the American Bankruptcy Institute's Annual Spring Meeting on April 21, 2023. This panel […]

Partner Edward Schnitzer will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar "The Nuts & Bolts of a Chapter 11 Plan" on May 2, 2023 at 1:00PM. This webinar is a part […]

Partner Stephanie Benecchi will be presenting at American Bar Association's International Law Section Annual Conference on the panel "Who’s My Counsel? Demystifying Legal Operations, Technology, the Attorney-Client Relationship & Ethics […]

Associates Kimberly Sachs and Elizabeth Catalano will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers’ Society Spring Symposium on the panel "Hot Legal Topics for Athletic Trainers – Sports Medicine and […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On January 15, Frank Chernak, Kimberly Sachs, and Layal Issa Ramirez will be presenting an Assoicates Training to Bux-Mont HR.

On January 28, 2025, 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 and […]

On February 25, 2025, Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: Dispositive Motions". The webinar will cover: Overview of why most cases are resolved before trial, with a focus on dispositive motions when settlement fails. In-depth exploration of motions to dismiss, including the Twombly-Iqbal standard and its application in practice. Detailed […]

On March 4, 2025, Dylan Henry and Kimberly Sachs will be presenting with Tracey Pachman, SVP & General Counsel at St. Joseph's University, at ACC's Contracts & Commercial CLE Institute. Their presentation titled, "There’s No Place Like Home: Leveraging Forum Selection Clauses to Stay Out of Oz Post-Mallory" will discuss: How the Supreme Court’s groundbreaking […]

On March 25, 2025, Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise’s webinar, “Litigation Basics / Discovery Practice”. More information for the webinar or to register

On March 26, 2025, David Blum delivered a presentation entitled “Presenting to the Board & Business Leaders” to a group of twenty-five mid-career physician and public health leaders as part of Drexel University College of Medicine’s Faculty Launch Program. The Faculty Launch Program is a year-long leadership development program for mid-career academic physicians and public […]

On April 10, 2025, Carson Morris and Abigail Parnell will be presenting at ACC Greater Philadelphia’s 17th Annual In-House Counsel Conference. Their presentation titled, "Buckle Up: Are Your Arbitration Clauses Running a Red Light? The Chilutti v. Uber Case Before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Beyond" will: Discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court case and its […]

On May 1, 2025, John Papianou will be speaking on a panel at the American Bar Association's Litigation Section Annual Conference. His session titled, "Preparing for Battle: How to Select and Arm Your Expert," will discuss: The increasing use of evidentiary expert witness hearings and concurrent expert evidence hearings (“hot tub hearings”)—rather than relying solely […]

On May 15, 2025, Kimberly Sachs, Dylan Henry, and Elizabeth Catalano will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers Society Symposium. Their session titled, "Legal Case Updates for Athletic Trainers," will discuss: What an athletic trainer should expect upon commencement of a lawsuit and during litigation Lessons learned in the courtroom defending athletic trainers in […]

On May 20, 2025, Timothy Semenoro 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, "Maritime Arbitration - Essentials You Need to Know." More information for the conference

On July 2, 2025, Kaspar Kielland will be speaking at the Italian Coast Guard's Maritime Symposium in Napoli, Italy. He will be speaking with other maritime specialists on a variety of topics affecting the industry worldwide. Kaspar's presentation will cover the U.S. perspective of marine casualties response strategies. More information for the conference

On July 30, 2025, Alexandra Jacobs and Rachel Welsh will be presenting with Sarah Sigurdson, Managing Counsel at Carfax, at Association of Corporate Counsel Greater Philadelphia’s Contracts & Commercial Law CLE webinar. Their presentation titled, “Mitigating Legal Risk When Contracting with Pro Se Parties: Preventive Strategies, Ethical Considerations, and Dispute Avoidance” will discuss: Proactive strategies […]

On July 30, 2025, Dylan Henry, Kimberly Sachs, and Elizabeth Catalano will be presenting at ATI Physical Sports Medicine's event. Their presentation titled, "Legal Updates for Athletic Trainers" will discuss litigation, negligence, recent cases affecting athletic trainers, and more.