Meeting/Event Information

CHRMS Law Day 2017

November 17, 2017
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The James Hotel
55 East Ontario
Chicago, IL 60611

8:00 – 8:30:         Registration / Check-in / Continental Breakfast 

8:30 – 8:45:         Welcome Remarks: Julie A. Kus, R.N., BSN, CHRMS President 

8:45 – 10:00:       Panel Discussion: Case Law, Legislation and Regulatory Update 

Speakers:

• Daniel Broderick, Jr., J.D. Associate, Cassiday Shade, Chicago, IL
• Samantha N. LaFata, J.D., Partner, Smith Blake Hill, LLC, Chicago, IL
• Joseph C. Sheehan, J.D., Associate, Cunningham Meyer & Vedrine, Chicago, IL

10:00 – 10:15:    Break

10:15 – 12:00:     Panel Discussion: Reducing Damages – Update on Effective Strategies for Attacking and Reducing Damages in Catastrophic Cases  

Speakers:

• Mark M. Brennan, J.D., Partner, Brenan Burtker, LLC, Chicago, IL
• Jennifer L. Green, J.D. Claim Consultant, CNA Healthcare Segment:  Hospitals, Allied Facilities & Physicians, Chicago, IL
• John McCullough, J.D., MBA, Vice President, Arcadia Settlements Group, Chicago, IL
• MODERATOR: Tammy L. Wade, J.D., Shareholder, Johnson & Bell, Chicago, IL 

12:00 – 1:00:       Lunch

Lunch sponsored by:

1:00 – 2:00:         Panel Discussion: Keep It Safe! Understanding Recent Rulings Surrounding Claims of Privilege and Maximizing Legal Protections  

Speakers:

• The Honorable William E. Gomolinski, Associate Judge, Circuit of Cook County, Law Division, Chicago, IL
• Hugh C. Griffin, J.D., of Counsel, Hall Prangle & Schoonveld, LLC, Chicago, IL
• Christine Koman, J.D., System Claims Counsel, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Elmhurst, IL
• MODERATOR: Adam Snyder, J.D., Partner, Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym, Chicago, IL

2:00 – 2:15:         Break 

2:15 – 3:15:         "Informed Consent-No Longer Just What the Doctor Ordered

• Marc D. Ginsberg, J.D., Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate and Center Programs, The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL

3:15 – 4:30:         Panel Discussion: The Reptile Theory – Cutting Off The Head Of The Snake: How The Defense Can Effectively Combat Reptile Tactics In Litigation 

Speakers:

• Daniel K. Cray, J.D., Founding Member and Partner, Cray Huber Horstman Heil & VanAusdal LLC, Chicago, IL 
• Bryan C. Larsen, J.D. Partner, Lowis & Gellen, Chicago, IL
• Laura Zehner, J.D., Partner, Zehner Trial Consulting, LLC, Chicago, IL
• MODERATOR: Lisa D. Smola, Claims Superintendent, Admiral Insurance Group, a W.R. Berkley Company, Chicago, IL

4:30                        COCKTAIL RECEPTION

Reception sponsored by:

CHRMS will be participating in an annual charity event for Law Day 2017.  CHRMS has partnered with The Greater Chicago Food Depository to collect the following needed items:

Peanut Butter, Canned Beans, Canned Chili, Canned Sout, Canned Stew, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fish

Please bring your items on November 17, 2017, or you can participate in the virtual food drive. (see link below) 

https://www.myfooddrive.org/drive.php?CHRMS_LAWDAY_2017

This continuing nursing activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (OBN-001-91). 

Participants who attend the entire program and complete an online evaluation survey following the program will earn 6.25 contact hours. 

Please call Julie Kus at 630-577-3588 for more information about contact hours.

ASHRM AND CLE CREDITS APPLIED FOR  

Please click here to view the CHRMS Event Cancellation Policy.