Join Flaster Greenberg for a half-day conference exploring practical strategies for managing litigation, minimizing risk, controlling costs, and achieving better business results.
Through four panel discussions, our attorneys will share insights on proactive risk management, dispute resolution, efficient litigation strategies, and the business considerations that extend beyond the courtroom.
Date, Time & Location
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location: Flaster Greenberg | Cherry Hill Conference Center | 1810 Chapel Ave West, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- 4.0 PA CLE credits
- 4.0 NJ & PA CPE credits
AGENDA
Registration, Breakfast, and Networking | 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks | 9:00 - 9:05 a.m.
Session 1 | 9:05 – 9:55 a.m.
Win Before Litigation Begins
Effective risk management requires more than responding when something goes wrong. Our first panel will focus on building preventative safeguards by identifying industry-specific exposures, allocating risk through contracts and insurance, and creating pathways for early resolution.
Panelists:
- Jeff Cohen, Shareholder and Practice Lead, Sports Law Industry Group; New Jersey Civil Mediation Program Certification
- John Koch, General Counsel, Shareholder and Practice Lead, Environmental & Energy Group
- Meghan Moore, Shareholder and Practice Lead, Insurance Recovery & Counseling Group
- Yoninah Orenstein, Shareholder and Practice Lead, Family Law Group; AAML-Certified Arbitrator
- Moderator: Janki Patel, Attorney, Litigation & Disputes Department
Session 2 | 10:00 – 10:50 a.m.
Selecting the Preferred Dispute Resolution Path
The second panel will explore a myriad considerations entailed in selecting the preferred dispute resolution path, including the available forums; the law to applied in those forums; the legal and business goals to be achieved; and the collectability of any recovery. Attendees will be exposed to best practices for deciding when informal resolution, meditation, arbitration or court litigation presents the preferred dispute resolution path.
Panelists:
- Lee Epstein, Shareholder, Insurance Recovery & Counseling Group
- Adam Gersh, Shareholder and Chair, Litigation & Disputes Department
- Chris Merrick, Shareholder and Practice Co-Lead, Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Group
- Moderator: Jack McGuire, Attorney, Litigation & Disputes Department
Break | 10:50 - 11:00 a.m.
Session 3 | 11:00 – 11:50 a.m.
Litigating Efficiently Without Losing Leverage
During our third session, we will address practical litigation management, including discovery needs, budgeting, internal reporting, strategies for small cases vs. bet-the-company suits, and avoiding unnecessary cost. A key theme is being nimble and efficient. The panel will also discuss the strategic use of smaller attorney teams in mediations and how that contributes to efficient and effective representation. E-discovery will be a major component, because nearly all records are now digital. Early identification of key custodians, documents, and ESI sources streamlines collection, reduces cost, and ensures the most relevant information is captured.
Panelists:
- Mitchell Kizner, Shareholder, Litigation & Disputes Department
- Gary Lipkin, Shareholder, Litigation & Disputes Department
- Matthew Taylor, Shareholder and Practice Lead, Labor & Employment Group
- Moderator: Daniel Sulvetta, Attorney, Litigation & Disputes Department
Session 4 | 11:50 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
After the Dispute: Appeals, Business Changes & Future Prevention
During our final session, we will cover what happens after the initial dispute is resolved, including post-trial motions, appeals, judgment enforcement and execution, confidentiality considerations, protection of sensitive financial information, and lessons learned. Discuss how businesses can adjust contracts, processes, and operational practices to help prevent future disputes. Looking back, analyze how bankruptcy risk should influence litigation strategy from the outset, including the likelihood of recovering on a judgment, whether sufficient assets will remain available to satisfy that judgment, and how those realities affect post-judgment collection efforts, settlement decisions, and longer-term business restructuring considerations.
Panelists:
- Eric Palombo, Shareholder and Practice Co-Lead, Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Group
- Jay Levin, Shareholder, Insurance Recovery & Counseling Group
- Damien Tancredi, Shareholder & Practice Lead, Bankruptcy, Reorganization & Financial Restructuring Group
- Moderator: Daniel Epstein, Attorney, Litigation & Disputes Department
Closing Takeaways | 12:40 – 12:45 p.m.
