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Have you ever wondered what in the heck accident reconstruction experts really do? Do you wonder sometimes if they’re worth the investment? And what the heck do you do with them once you’ve hired them? DRI is proud to announce a 4-part podcast with Mike H. Bassett of The Bassett Firm in Dallas, Texas, and Mr. Steve Irwin with Scientific Analysis, Inc., also out of Dallas. Mike and Steve have collectively been involved in trucking litigation for nearly 70 years. This-4 part podcast is a conversation about: (1) what do to when you get the call after a truck wreck, (2) working with the reconstruction expert during the discovery phase, (3) getting ready for trial and how to leverage your reconstruction expert to build your defense, and (4) how to harness you reconstruction expert’s work to put on the strongest possible case for your clients. Irreverent and conversational, this podcast is a “must listen to” – whether you’re defending your first trucking case or have been doing as long as Mike and Steve.

Glenn Vallach of USAIG in New York, New York talks with Jason Bloom, founder of Bloom Strategic Consulting in Dallas, Texas.

Tracy Morris of AIG Aerospace in Atlanta, Georgia talks with Armando Carlo, Director of Insurance Claims and Litigation at Boeing in Chicago, Illinois.

Stacy Linn Moon of Gordon Rees Sully Mansukhani, LLP, Brian Rubin of Thomas Rubin & Kelley, P.C., and Stephanie Reed Traband of Levine Kellogg will discuss the challenges of continuing networking and business promotion while shut down or travel is still limited. Attendees will hear practical solutions for how to continue to promote their small or boutique firms without having industry meetings or CLE. Some of these solutions likely will become more of a norm even after the current emergency is over.

Under the current atmosphere, more lawyers recognize the possibility that they may lose a lawyer or valued employee unexpectedly, whether to illness or accident. Handling and surviving that loss takes forethought, flexibility, and understanding. Our panel, John C. Trimble of Lewis Wagner LLP. and Diane Pumphrey of Wilkins Patterson, will discuss what they have learned, whether firsthand or through observation, regarding the emotional toll of such a loss, as well as ways to plan for the unexpected.

Since the advent of the global COVID-19 pandemic, people are looking for insight into their mental health and are experiencing different or increased stress due to the pandemic. Host Alex Haggan of Ellis & Winters LLP welcomes Susan E. Gunter LL.M. of Dutton Brock, LLPand Doron Gold, Staff Clinician at Homewood Health, for a discussion of the impact of the pandemic on those in the legal profession and strategies for maintaining health and improving well-being during the pandemic.

For those new to the defense of law enforcement professionals, this podcast is a perfect beginner’s course. An insurance professional, Sharon A. Linenfelser-Blevins of One Beacon, and outside defense counsel, R. Jeffrey Lowe of Kightlinger & Gray LLP., will discuss the basics of law enforcement liability insurance. The discussion will include an overview of the standard law enforcement liability policy, what is covered, who is covered, common policy exclusions, and common issues arising in defense of litigated claims from an insurer’s perspective and outside counsel’s perspective.

Join host Michael G. Jones of Martin Pringle for a conversation with retired NASA astronaut Robert L. “Hoot” Gibson. Hear how he draws on his experience as a naval officer and aviator, test pilot, and aeronautical engineer when he is brought into a case as an expert witness.

The pandemic has disrupted home, work, and school routines and schedules. It has also provided opportunities to spend more time with family. Host Sara M. Turner of Baker Donelson with guests Stephanie F. Jones of Gordon & Rees, Nicholas D. Garrard of Wilkins Patterson, Laura D. Eschleman of Nall & Miller LLP, and Thomas E. “Ted” Dunlap of the National Transportation Safety Board share creative solutions and tips for balancing the practice of law, parenting, and homeschooling during the pandemic and into the next phases.

Host Chris W. Martin of Martin, Disiere, Jefferson & Wisdom discusses the implications of the Coronavirus pandemic on various insurance policies and coverage law going forward, with guests Paul S. White of Wilson Elser and Dan D. Kohane of Hurwitz & Fine.

In this current climate surrounding COVID-19 and the many shelter in place orders, many lawyers and staff are working from home for the first time. Host Sara M. Turner of Baker Donelson is joined by guest Becky Morrison, an executive coach with Grantley Coaching, for a discussion of how to motivate, manage, and cultivate a successful remote team that can enhance client service, retain key employees, and meet internal goals for success.Sara Turner is a shareholder in the Birmingham, Alabama, office of Baker Donelson and serves as co-chair of Baker Donelson's Hospitality Industry Service Team and is on the firm’s Coronavirus Task Force. Sara is also the Committee Chair of DRI’s Retail and Hospitality Committee. Her email is: smturner@bakerdonelson.com.Becky Morrison is an executive coach with a passion for enabling people to achieve success. She works with people in all stages of their professional career to unlock and accelerate their leadership; improve their communication; and, hone their people, time, and

In this launch of DRI Aviation Wingtips, host Michael G. Jones of Martin Pringle and guest Michael McGrory of SmithAmundsen provide a preview of future podcast episodes. They also explore the work of DRI's Aviation Law Committee, opportunities to get involved, and the professional rewards of committee involvement.

Host Matthew G. Berard of Bowman and Brooke LLP is joined by guest Bruce Landsberg, a pilot and Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The discussion includes an overview of NTSB investigations, the meaning of "party status," and how drones and video doorbells are aiding the NTSB in its investigations.

Co-hosts Peter R. Jennetten of Quinn Johnston and Ryan M. Kunhart of Dvorak Law Group, LLC, welcome guest Thomas H. Dupree Jr. of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP. The discussion includes a review of U.S. Supreme Court highlights from the last term and a preview of cases in the current term.

Local regulation often conflicts with federal and state law, including the United States Constitution and its state counterparts. This Podcast discusses litigation tools and strategies regarding the intersection of constitutional and environmental law, particularly in the case of local overreach.

A discussion on the use of value assurance programs for toxic tort matters, how companies have successfully used VAPs both proactively and reactively, and why they are considered a win-win for property owners and companies.Christy McLean is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Dispute and Investigations. Ms. McLean specializes in the modeling of complex economic and real estate damages claims, development and implementation of Value Assurance Programs and other real estate solutions, and the development of geographic information systems (GIS) in toxic tort matters.Christy McLean, CFA, CRE205.994.3611 – Directcmclean@alvarezandmarsal.com

Frank Ramos is a partner at Clarke Silverglate, where he practices in the areas of product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device defense, employment, medical malpractice, general liability, class action and commercial litigation. In addition, he is a certified circuit and county court mediator. He is a summa cum laude grad with a B.A. from Florida International University in 1993 and a magna cum laude grad with a J.D. from the University of Miami in 1997.

Frank Ramos is a partner at Clarke Silverglate, where he practices in the areas of product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device defense, employment, medical malpractice, general liability, class action and commercial litigation. In addition, he is a certified circuit and county court mediator. He is a summa cum laude grad with a B.A. from Florida International University in 1993 and a magna cum laude grad with a J.D. from the University of Miami in 1997.

Frank Ramos is a partner at Clarke Silverglate, where he practices in the areas of product liability, pharmaceutical and medical device defense, employment, medical malpractice, general liability, class action and commercial litigation. In addition, he is a certified circuit and county court mediator. He is a summa cum laude grad with a B.A. from Florida International University in 1993 and a magna cum laude grad with a J.D. from the University of Miami in 1997.