Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law & Trial Lawyers Section Fall 2023 Meeting

1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Registration & Exhibitor Set Up – Ocean Ballroom Lobby

Register for the event, grab your name badge, program and more!
Sponsors with exhibitor tables may start setting up at 2pm

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Trial Lawyers Executive Committee Meeting – Harbor/Galleon Rooms

3:00 p.m. – 4:30 pm.

TICL Executive Committee Meeting – Harbor/Galleon Rooms

5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Welcome Cocktail Reception – Ocean Bar Lawn

Thank you to Hodgson Russ, LLP for sponsoring this reception!

7:00 p.m.

Dinner on Your Own

Reservations are strongly encouraged

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

After Hours Hospitality – Atlantic Ballroom Lobby

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Program Check-In and Continental Breakfast – Ocean Ballroom Lobby

Breakfast is open to all attendees and guests. Please sign in for today’s program.

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

General Session- Harbor/Galleon Rooms

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Welcoming Remarks, Introductions, Overview of Events

Speaker

Daniel G. Ecker, Esq., Program Chair, Trial Lawyers Section | Lever and Ecker, PLLC; White Plains, New York

Molly Casey, Esq., Program Chair, TICL Section | O’Connor O’Connor Bresee & First, PC.; Albany, New York

Richard C. Lewis, Esq., NYSBA President | Hinman Howard & Kattell, LLP; Binghamton, New York

8:45 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

CPLR Update

This presentation will cover recent amendments to the CPLR, including a broad range of amendments that were part of the Consumer Credit Fairness Act, recent case law from the Court of Appeals and Appellate division addressing venue disputes, forum non conveniens, judgment enforcement, obtaining jurisdiction over corporate entities, settlement agreements, the perils of commencing an action with a CPLR 305(b) notice and other problems related to commencement, and affidavits signed outside New York State.

Speaker

Professor Patrick Connors | Albert and Angela Farone Distinguished Professor in New York Civil Practice at Albany Law School; Albany, New York

10:25 a.m. 10:35 a.m.

Refreshment Break

Thank you to Ernest P. Chiodo, MD for sponsoring this refreshment break!

10:35 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

Mediations in and Out of the Courtroom Setting: A Comprehensive Approach to Automobile Litigation

This program will offer a strategic blend of negotiation techniques, legal expertise and conflict resolution skills tailored to the intricate landscape of automobile litigation. Whether within the formal courtroom environment or through ADR, this program will equip legal professionals with the tools needed to navigate complex cases, foster productive discussions, and achieve favorable outcomes for all parties involved.

Speaker

Hon. Suzanne Adams | Acting Supreme Court Justice, New York, New York, Civil Term

Hon. James G. Clynes | Supreme Court, Civil Branch, New York, New York

Hon. George J. Silver (Ret.) | Silverstar Mediation and Arbitration LLC, New York, New York

Nikki Dewitt | Arch Insurance Group, Jersey City, New Jersey

11:35 p.m.

Afternoon on your own

12:30 p.m.

Golf at Hammock Beach Ocean Course

A Jack Nicklaus Signature Design, the award-winning Ocean Course winds along pristine wetlands and sparling lakes and features six breathtaking holes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Tee Times start at 12:30. Pre-registration required.

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Cocktail Reception – Lodge Pool Deck

Thank you to Counsel Press for Sponsoring Tonight’s Cocktail Reception!

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Dinner – Lodge Courtyard & Pool Deck

Thank you to Silverstar Mediation and Arbitration LLC for Sponsoring tonight's dinner!
Thank you to USI Affinity for sponsoring the wine at tonight's dinner!

Keynote Presenter

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Program Check-In and Continental Breakfast – Ocean Ballroom Lobby

Breakfast is open to all attendees and guests. Please sign in for today’s program.

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

General Session – Harbor/Galleon Rooms

8:30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m.

Welcoming Remarks, Overview of Events

Speaker

Molly Casey, Esq., Program Chair, TICL Section | O’Connor O’Connor Bresee & First, PC.; Albany, New York

Daniel G. Ecker, Esq., Program Chair, Trial Lawyers Section | Lever and Ecker, PLLC; White Plains, New York

8:35 a.m. – 9:25 a.m.

Live, Remote and Hybrid Depositions: Lessons from the Trenches

This panel will provide insights, best practices, pitfalls, and war stories on the ever-changing landscape of depositions from the perspective of both an attorney and a court reporter. Spoiler alert – remote isn’t always better.

Speaker

Kathleen Barclay, Esq. | O’Connor, O’Connor, Bresee & First, PC; Albany, New York

Laura A. Couch | Laura A. Couch Court Reporting; Schenectady, New York

9:25 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.

Refreshment Break – Ocean Ballroom Lobby

Thank you to Avanzino & Moreno P.C. for sponsoring this refreshment break!

9:35 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.

Jury Selection and Trends

This presentation is designed to enable you to gain the benefit of the speakers’ combined experience from the two competing perspectives of a defense attorney and a plaintiff attorney. The program will provide attendees insight into the current tactics employed by plaintiffs and by defendants as well as current juror attitudes and trends.

Speaker

James E. Hacker, Esq. | E. Stewart Jones Hacker Murphy LLP; Troy, New York

Terry O’Connor, Esq. | O’Connor O’Connor Bresee & First, P.C.; Albany, New York

10:25 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Refreshment Break – Atlantic Ballroom Lobby

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Diversity, Civility, Inclusion and Best Practices in the Legal Profession and the Courts

Judge Mae D’Agostino and Attorney Melissa Andrieux will share personal stories of their experiences from both a bench and bar perspective, and will share best practices, concepts, and the importance of bias solutions to becoming more diverse and inclusive in the legal profession.

Speaker

Hon. Mae A. D’Agostino, United States District Judge | US District Court Northern District; Albany, New York

Melissa Andrieux, Esq. | Dorf & Nelson LLP; Rye, New York

11:45 a.m. – 12:35 pm.

Real World Cyber Risks for Attorneys

Law firms are prime targets for cybercriminals on the hunt for data. The costly financial and reputational consequences of cyberattacks are inevitable and can often put a firm out of business.

It is your responsibility as a lawyer to protect your clients and your firm in the event of a data breach. Join Mike Mooney, Senior Vice President of USI Affinity, to learn key tips for navigating the world of cyber security.

Speaker

Mike Mooney | Mike Mooney, USI Affinity, US Risk, Safehold Special Risk, Inc., Newtown Square, Pennsylvania

Moderator

Brian Rayhill, Esq. | The Law Office of Brian Rayhill, Elmsford, New York

Thomas J. Maroney | Maroney Oconnor LLP, New York, New York

12:30 p.m.

Adjournment

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

St. Augustine Scenic Cruise

St. Augustine Shipyard, 117 Dockside Drive, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
Enjoy an afternoon cruising around historical St. Augustine on a power catamaran. Light lunch and open bar will be available.
Pre-registration required. The shipyard is about a 30-minute drive from the resort. Please arrange to car-pool.
This is separate from the program and separate registration and payment is required to participate.