Program Chairs:
Laura M. Lyons
Secura Insurance
Middleton
Jacqueline Chada Nuckels
Nuckels Law LLC
Oconomowoc
Faculty:
Hon. Michael R. Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick ADR
Janesville
Ann S. Jacobs
Jacobs Injury Law, S.C.
Milwaukee
Nicole Marklein
Cross Jenks Mercer & Maffei LLP
Baraboo
Kevin R. Martin
Martin Law Office, S.C.
Oak Creek
Heather B. Poster
Becker, Hickey & Poster, S.C.
Milwaukee
Todd C. Scott
Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance
Minneapolis, MN
8:30 a.m. Navigating the Admissibility of Psychology/PTSD Records
- What is discoverable
- When to let the judge make the decision
- How and what to present
Hon. Michael R. Fitzpatrick, Ann S. Jacobs, Nicole Marklein
9:20 a.m. Practical, Effective, and Ethical Uses for AI in the Law Firm
- Understanding confidentiality and privacy when using AI tools in a law practice. SCR 20:1.6 Confidentiality.
- Understanding the ethical implications of AI tools in practice. SCR 20:1.1 Competence.
- Supervising attorneys and non-lawyer staff regarding AI technology and ethical concerns. SCR 20:5.1 Responsibilities of partners, managers, and supervisory lawyers.
- Discussing AI concerns with clients when handling legal matters. SCR 20:1.4 Communication.
Todd C. Scott
10:10 a.m. Break
10:25 a.m. To Your Client’s Benefit: Coordinating Public Benefits
- Considerations when a client receives SSI or Medicaid
- How to preserve benefit eligibility for people considering settlements
Heather B. Poster
11:15 a.m. A Road Map to Voir Dire
- Best practices and tools for voir dire
- Strategies to implement throughout trial
Kevin R. Martin
12:05 p.m. Program Concludes
- Improve your ability to assess and present arguments on the admissibility of psychological records
- Discover practical, effective, and ethical uses for artificial intelligence in your firm
- Review key considerations for clients receiving Social Security or Medicaid benefits
- Hear top strategies for getting the most out of your time before a jury
- Personal injury lawyers
- Tort lawyers
- Insurance defense lawyers
- Civil litigators
- General practitioners
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