Division 1 had two division events during the virtual conference.
First, we had our Toolbox Talk Series about working with experts in mediation. Patricia Thompson, David Ponte, and Dan Becker did a great job leading the discussion of our 40+ attendees. Some of the takeaways / considerations form the talk for me included:
- Providing expert reports or presentations early enough so that the other side can review and process the information.
- Be cognizant of the confidentiality of the expert reports for mediation and take measures to avoid those reports being used later in the case by your adversary.
- For some disputes, particularly if the project is still ongoing, consider hiring one shared expert to help your client and the other side resolve their dispute. Dan Becker described how he did this on one project.
- Sometimes it is appropriate to have the experts meet together and/or with the mediator to narrow issues.
Second, we had our escape room event in partnership with Division 7 and Division 9 on February 25th at 3PM. The event of 30+ attendees started out with 30 minutes of networking. Michael Martin from LitCon Group, the sponsor of our event, introduced himself and his company's expertise. Each of the division chairs introduced themselves and their divisions. Then, each attendee introduced themselves. We then broke up into groups of 4-5 people to perform the virtual escape room game. I was randomly paired upon with Division 7 Chair (Mike Clark) and Division 9 Chair (Jeremy Brummond) and two others. We finished the game 15+ minutes early and won! Everyone was screaming at us when we all got back together that the company had to mute us all to close out the program. It was a blast!
In March, Division 1 has four virtual events planned.
1. March 8 @ 3PM ET - Monthly Meeting.
Our monthly meetings are always on the second Monday of the month at 3PM. We discuss future programs and meetings. This is a good way to get involved with Division 1. Please join us
Join Division 1 Zoom Meeting
https://americanbar.zoom.us/j/6691783882?pwd=NUh3SE42eWMrc0ZrdW5pdEgyMFo0Zz09
Meeting ID: 669 178 3882
Password: 826501
Thanks to George Fink and BRG, we are participating in a wine class followed by some networking. We have limited tickets available. Register: https://ecommunications.thinkbrg.com/58/2021/landing-pages/rsvp-(blank).asp
3. March 25 @ 12PM - Toolbox Talk Series
Join us for our next TTS on March 25th. This 30 minute event is scheduled for the 4th Thursday at noon. Please join us for this meeting:
Join Division 1's TTS
https://americanbar.zoom.us/j/6691783882?pwd=NUh3SE42eWMrc0ZrdW5pdEgyMFo0Zz09
Meeting ID: 669 178 3882
Password: 826501
4. March 31 @ 3PM - Return on Investment of Construction Claims
Our D1 Friends from DPA and Brenda Radmacher will lead a discussion about how attorneys can more clearly answer the age-old question favored by clients - what is this going to cost me and is the return worth the fight? There is no cost to attend and it is open to all interested in the topic.
Please register for this program - https://americanbar.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEocu-upzIoGtKuPZIeJi-udI593IwhjbDs
We also have some interesting programs in the works for the coming months. Thank you to everyone for a engaging with the Forum and Division 1 in February.
If you have ideas, questions, or want to learn more about Division 1 or the Forum, please reach out.
Chair, Division 1 (Litigation & Dispute Resolution)
rtdunn@PierceAtwood.com
401-490-3418
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