Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Happy hour to follow) | Convene Center City, 2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
NJ & PA CLE Credits Available | PA CE credits pending
About the Seminar
Join us for an informative program designed for healthcare legal professionals, risk managers, claims professionals, and insurers. Our experienced presenters will provide practical insights into emerging legal trends, litigation strategies, and risk management considerations impacting healthcare organizations and providers today.
Event Agenda
Critical Evidence: Defending Allegations of Misconduct
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Anne S. Frankel, Esq.
Misconduct allegations can turn on a single document, communication, or witness—and the evidentiary challenges can be just as significant as the underlying claims. This session will explore the evidence most often at issue in misconduct litigation, including investigative materials, privileged communications, electronic evidence, witness testimony, and institutional policies.
Documentation Under Pressure: Winning Wound Care Cases
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Ahsan A. Jafry, Esq., William J. Mundy, Esq.
Pressure injuries and wound care remain among the most heavily litigated allegations against healthcare providers and long-term care facilities. This session explores the critical role documentation plays in defending wound-related claims, from admission assessments and care planning to interdisciplinary communication and regulatory compliance.
Trial Strategies for Defending Medical Malpractice Cases
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Ahsan A. Jafry, Esq., Richard S. Margulies, Esq., William J. Mundy, Esq.
Winning in today’s healthcare landscape requires a strategic approach to every phase of trial. Join a panel of experienced trial attorneys as they examine the evolving challenges of medical malpractice defense, from navigating complex medical evidence and expert testimony to addressing plaintiff expectations, jury perceptions, and the impact of changing healthcare practices.
Inside New Jersey Medical Malpractice Litigation
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Monica C. Fillmore, Esq.
New Jersey medical malpractice litigation presents unique procedural requirements, statutory considerations, and evolving judicial standards that can significantly impact the defense of healthcare providers. This session will take an inside look at the current New Jersey malpractice landscape, highlighting recent decisions, emerging trends, and critical distinctions from neighboring jurisdictions.
Defending Healthcare Privacy Claims: From HIPAA Investigations to Civil Litigation
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Douglas A. Brockman, Esq.
Healthcare privacy incidents can quickly evolve from internal investigations and regulatory scrutiny into complex civil litigation. This session will examine the challenges healthcare organizations face when unauthorized access and disclosures of protected health information give rise to negligence, confidentiality, invasion of privacy, and other state-law claims.
Workplace Watch: Employment Law Trends You Need to Know
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Thomas M. Pohl, Esq., Elizabeth A. Stefanski, Esq.
Employment law continues to present complex challenges for healthcare organizations as federal and state regulations evolve alongside changing workplace expectations. This session examines recent legal developments affecting hiring, discipline, accommodations, discrimination, wage and hour compliance, retaliation, leave management, and workplace investigations.
Inside the Defense Strategy for High-Exposure Healthcare Litigation
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Samantha L. Conway, Esq., Daniel P. Martz, Esq.
This interactive panel will share practical strategies for defending academic medical centers, where complex organizational structures, multiple stakeholders, teaching environments, and reputational risks can significantly impact litigation strategy. Attendees will gain real-world insights into strengthening communication, aligning decision-making, and fostering collaboration to effectively manage high-exposure cases from initial assessment through trial.
Additional panelists to be announced soon!
Event Highlights
- Current Trends in Medical Malpractice Cases
- Defending Wound Cases with Documentation
- Evidentiary Concerns in Misconduct Cases
- The Role of Outside General Counsel (GC) and Adjusters
- Breach of Privacy and HIPAA Claims
- New Jersey Medical Malpractice Case Overview
- Hot Topics in Employment Law
Who Should Attend
- Legal professionals specializing in healthcare and medical malpractice
- Risk managers and compliance officers in healthcare organizations
- Insurance adjusters and claims handlers
- Outside General Counsel (GC) and legal advisors
- Healthcare administrators and executives
Why Attend
Prepare for the legal challenges shaping today’s healthcare industry. Our distinguished speakers and panelists will deliver timely insights, practical solutions, and forward-thinking strategies designed to help you manage risk and respond confidently to evolving legal issues.