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Foley & Mansfield is excited to announce that the firm is beginning a nationwide search for a full-time Director of Diversity & Inclusion.  Last year leaders at the firm worked tirelessly to develop a strategic plan which laid the groundwork to make Foley & Mansfield a more diverse and inclusive place.  The firm is seeking an experienced professional to lead the initiative into its next phase.  The Director of Diversity & Inclusion will work closely with leadership to advance the firm’s goals related to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent.  The ideal candidate will build strong relationships across the firm,...

Foley and Mansfield partner Stephen Novakidis will be a panel speaker at the Perrin Conferences' 2020 New York Asbestos Litigation Conference on Wednesday, December 8, 2020. To learn more and register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/egUpGgw 

Foley & Mansfield partner Ilene Munk will discuss Spill Reporting and Emergency Response: Checklists, Practical Tools and Legal Insights at the Northwest Environmental Business Council’s virtual Business & The Environment Conference on December 8, 2020. To learn more and register, please visit: https://businessandenvironment.com/

Foley & Mansfield attorney Katie Pritchard will discuss The State of Personal Jurisdiction Relevant to Asbestos Litigation at the upcoming HarrisMartin Webinar Series: MidWest Asbestos Litigation on December 2, 2002. Learn more and register here: https://www.harrismartin.com/conferences/261/Webinar_MidwestAsbestos_Dec2020/agenda/

Foley & Mansfield partner Louis Klein will discuss new California requirements for contact tracing pursuant to CA #AB685 with CareValidate. To view the webinar, please visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2242276255185220870

Foley & Mansfield partner Greg Meihn to discuss the legal aspects of returning high-risk employees to work in an upcoming virtual discussion provided by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. To register visit: https://lnkd.in/gvWr9Us

Foley & Mansfield New Orleans Managing Partner Kay Baxter will once again serve as Faculty within the School of Casualty Claims for the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Claims College next month. Though the curriculum has been moved to a virtual platform this year, the course work will still be rigorous and the testing process will remain just as challenging as in-person. Without the expense of travel, now is a great time to attend Claims College. We invite all of our Foley & Mansfield clients to attend! Learn more: https://bit.ly/38rej8t  With seasoned attorneys in offices from coast to coast,...

Foley & Mansfield is pleased to announce that Keith M. Ameele will be a featured presenter at the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Conference on September 27 at Loyola Law School. Ameele, joined by other law firm leaders, will participate in the session “Summit of Managing Partners and Diversity Partners: What Works and What Doesn’t?” This diverse panel of partners and D&I leaders of various law firms will candidly discuss some of the more successful programs that have helped their law firms achieve demonstrated measures of success, including: D&I policies and initiatives, goals, accountability, certification...

Foley & Mansfield announces that Kay Barnes Baxter will be a featured presenter at the Perrin Food & Beverage Litigation Conference on October 17, 2019 in Chicago. Baxter and panelists will address the topic “The Ethical Issues with the Growing Trend of CBD and Marijuana Related Products in the F&B Industry.”   Baxter will be joined by James DiGiulio of O’Toole Scrivo Fernandez Weiner Van Lieu, LLC,  Jason Lang of RHP Risk Management Inc., and Cicely Simpson of Summit Public Affairs, LLC. Managing partner of Foley & Mansfield’s New Orleans office, Baxter is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience defending cases...

Foley & Mansfield is pleased to announce that Ilene M. Munk will be presenting at The Society of Environmental Insurance Professionals (SEIP) 4TH Annual Environmental Insurance Forum on October 8, 2019 in Boston. Munk will present on “Persistent Claims and Coverage Issues” with panelists MariKay Fish, AIG, and Paul Scian,  Great American, Insurance. The panel, moderated by Catherine N. Pierce, Senior Vice-President of VERTEX, will cover Bona-fide Prospective Purchaser protections in property acquisitions; PFAS claims - including state regulatory actions, anticipated federal action and implications for Superfund sites; and the quest for certainty and consistency in environmental law and regulation....

Foley & Mansfield announces that Ilene M. Munk will be presenting at the CLM Southeast Conference on October 4, 2019 in Kissimmee, Florida. Munk will present on “Consumer Product & Appliance Failures: Manufacturer vs Consumer” along with Gregory Vacek, Chubb; Brian Eves, Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris Ledva & Meyers, LLP; and Timothy Tresierras, ARCCA, Inc. The panel will cover primary causation and subrogation issues, including case studies involving consumer products. Ms. Munk will discuss product failure analysis in the context of natural disasters and the role of the Stafford Act in emergency response.   Ilene Munk is the managing partner of...

Foley & Mansfield announces that Gary D. Sharp will be a featured presenter at the DRI Talc Litigation symposium on Thursday, September 19 in Washington, DC.  Sharp, along with Bradford J. (Brad) DeJardin of Dentons US LLP, will address the topic “Does Risk Assessment Clearly Indicate that Neither Mesothelioma nor Ovarian Cancer Are a Plausible Health Risk for Cosmetic Talc?” Nationally recognized for trial strategies and the defense of medical claims in the toxic tort arena, Gary has taught seminars for defense counsel, in house counsel and insurance professionals across the country.  He has been involved in landmark cases involving...

Ann I. Park of Foley & Mansfield’s Los Angeles office has been named chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Conference, to be held on September 27 at Loyola Law School. This exciting program will feature panels on the Business Case for Diversity, Retention and Promotion, Diversity in the Judiciary, The Diversity Pipeline, and other related topics of interest.  Confirmed speakers include Carlos Moreno, Former California Supreme Court Justice and United States Ambassador; Los Angeles Superior Court Presiding Judge Kevin Brazile; United States District Court Judge Andre Birotte; Tim McNeal, Vice President of Talent Development and Inclusion,...

Foley & Mansfield partner is pleased to announce that partner Melissa Roeder will be presenting at HarrisMartin’s Northwest Asbestos Litigation Conference on July 29, in Portland, Oregon. Roeder will participate in the panel discussion Maximizing (and Minimizing) Recoveries: Current Issues in Damages Litigation. A seasoned trial attorney in product liability and commercial litigation matters, Melissa's areas of focus includes asbestos and cannabis litigation. Read Melissa's bio here. Click here for more information on the program. 

Ilene Munk, Managing Partner of the Portland office of Foley & Mansfield, is co-chairing the American Bar Association Master Class on Complex Environmental Liability Resolution in Atlanta, Georgia on June 12, 2019. Munk is Vice-Chair of the ABA Superfund and Natural Resources Committee and heads Foley & Mansfield’s national environmental practice group. In addition to co-chairing the Master’s Class, Munk will serve as a panelist, with other national leaders, on a discussion of Regulatory Reforms needed to streamline Superfund cleanup and Brownfields redevelopment projects. The ABA Master’s Class is being held in conjunction with a joint conference sponsored by ABA...

Foley & Mansfield announces that Melissa Roeder will be a panelist at the upcoming Perrin Emerging Legal Trends in the Cannabis Industry Conference on June 27 in San Francisco. Roeder, chair of the firm's national cannabis group, will be joined by other cannabis practitioners to will discuss Employer/Employee Relationships and the Proliferation of Medical Cannabis Use. The conference brings together industry leaders, innovators and advocates to discuss ongoing challenges that face this unique business.  More information can be found here. 

Ilene Munk will be speaking at Perrin Conferences' upcoming Environmental Risk & Litigation Conference in New York City.  Munk, managing partner of Foley & Mansfield's Portland office and chair of the firm's environmental practice, will participate in the session PFAS Environmental Risks - What are People Actually Doing? Munk and fellow panelists James P. Hogan of The ELAM Group and Adam H. Love of Roux Associates, Inc. will discuss the regulatory horizon and remediation and containment considerations. The conference will be held on June 18, 2019 at the New York Athletic Club. For more information or to register, visit Perrin Conferences. 

What do you get when 10 states fully legalize marijuana, 33 states have legalized medicinal marijuana and all but four states have legalized hemp and/or CBD?  You get a personal invitation to attend the 2019 DRI Cannabis Seminar to be held on May 15, 2019 in Washington, D.C. Foley & Mansfield is pleased to be a sponsor of this innovative DRI program, chaired by firm partner Melissa Roeder. The program will cover developing litigation issues involving the cannabis industry - national and state perspectives, expert insight on fire science and toxicologist, information on bankruptcy protection and a perspective from an...

Ilene Munk, Managing Partner of Foley & Mansfield's Portland office and chair of the firm's environmental law group, will moderate a panel discussion at the 37th ABA Water Law conference this month in Denver. Munk is also a member of the conference planning committee.  The session, "The Culverts Case: Interference with Tribal Fishing Rights by Government Stormwater Diversion and Treatment Systems" will examine a case on appeal to the Supreme Court relating to stormwater management and tribal fishing rights. Panelists and attendees will explore how the Culverts Case applies federal Indian law concepts to water quality and habitat protection—and consider how tribes might...

Foley & Mansfield Managing Partner Lisa Lamm Bachman will be one of the featured speakers at the inaugural PLUS Foundation Women’s Leadership Network event, "A Breakfast Discussion with Minnesota Women Leaders” on April 24, 2019 at the Hotel Ivy, Minneapolis. The panel will discuss their experience and accomplishments that led to their current roles, advice they would give to others considering entering the insurance/legal industry, the importance of mentoring and sponsorship, and predictions on the direction of both industries. The discussion will be moderated by Erin Singmaster, a Managing Director at Travelers Insurance.  Click here for more information or to register...

St. Louis attorney Benjamin J. Hegvik was a featured presenter at the Half Moon Construction Law seminar held in St. Louis on January 26 , 2018. Hegvik discussed the nuances of construction contracts, the importance of documented change orders and dispute resolution during the construction process, including issues surrounding site conditions, disruption and accidents.  For more information, resources or assistance, please contact Ben at 314-925-5758 or e-mail bhegvik@foleymansfield.com.   Foley & Mansfield's national construction law and litigation practice represents clients across the industry spectrum, including contractors, owners, developers, subcontractors, design professionals, and financial institutions in a myriad of projects. Our lawyers also...

Stephen Novakidis, Foley & Mansfield trial counsel in New York, will be a featured panelist at Perrin's New York Asbestos Litigation Conference on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at The Wyndam New Yorker Hotel in New York, NY.  Steve and other panelists will discuss appellate issues including the possible impact of the NYCAL CMO and Juni appeals. In-house counsel and insurance professionals receive complimentary registration at Perrin Conferences. To learn more about this program, follow this link to Perrin Conferences.

F&M trial attorneys Gary Sharp and Keith Ameele will present at the upcoming Defense Research Institute (DRI) Defense Lawyer Asbestos Symposium, Nov 1, 2017 in Las Vegas. They will join esteemed colleagues in a unique and special panel of first-chair asbestos trial attorneys who have tried asbestos cases to verdict in the last 24 months. The symposium will be held the day before the annual DRI Asbestos Conference. For details, visit: https://lnkd.in/eRG6fjh

Virginia Easley Johnson, Managing Partner of Foley & Mansfield's Miami office, will moderate a panel discussion on National Coordinating Counsel (NCC) at the 2017 Defense Asbestos Lawyers Seminar (DALS).  NCC has the difficult job of managing outside counsel in accordance with the expectations of their clients.  This roundtable will address key issues affecting asbestos litigation today, including hiring and management of outside counsel. Foley & Mansfield serves as national coordinating counsel to a number of entities involved in asbestos litigation.  DALS presents an opportunity for defense lawyers, clients, and affiliates to share ideas behind closed doors in an audience limited to...

HarrisMartin's California Asbestos Litigation: Trial 101 Workshop will be held May 12, 2017 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza. The program is co-chaired by Foley & Mansfield partners Mark D. Sayre and Keith M. Ameele, and Scott L. Frost of Waters Kraus & Paul.  Ameele will also present on trial ethics at the program, while Los Angeles partner Melanie Ameele will participate in the mock trial portion of the workshop.  For details and registration information, visit https://harrismartin.com/conference/agenda/922/.

Ilene M. Munk, managing partner of the firm's Portland office, will be a featured presenter at the upcoming March 14 Honorable Betty Roberts Women in the Law Distinguished Speaker program, The Path to the Top.  Munk will be joined by a distinguished panel of female managing law firm partners for a lively CLE discussion on the journey to the top. The complementary program will be held at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland on March 7, 2017 at 5:00 pm.  This program has applied for one MCLE credit through the Oregon State Bar.   To register, enter here. 

  Lisa Lamm Bachman, employment attorney and Managing Partner of Foley & Mansfield's Minneapolis office, will be a featured presenter at Minnesota Business Magazine's Executive Forum on February 8, 2017 at the James J. Hill Center in St. Paul, MN. Joined by panelists Brian Bergmann, CBIZ and Joe Swanson, Principal Advisor Network, the program will focus on upcoming changes to D.O.L regulations regarding employers responsibilities toward retirement plans and employee benefits.  David Levi of CBIZ will moderate. Issues to discuss include how employer duties have changed, monitoring fiduciary responsibilities and compliance, and measuring outcomes for success. The program fee is...

Ailana McIntosh, an attorney in Foley & Mansfield's Minneapolis office, will be presenting “Secrets From Seasoned Lawyers: A Guide for the Newer Real Estate Attorney” at the 2016 Real Estate Institute on November 3-4 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. She will be joined by attorney Alyssa Troje and Matthew Foli, Deputy Examiner of Titles for Hennepin County to offer tips and techniques to help the new practitioner succeed, ranging from from effective billing to marketing.   Click here for information or to register for the program.  

Lisa Lamm Bachman, a partner in Foley & Mansfield's Minneapolis office, will be speaking on “Employee Retaliation Claims and Helpful Steps for Preventing or Minimizing Employer Liability” at the 2016 CLM Southwest Conference. This summit will be held on November 3-4 at the Westin Dallas Downtown in Dallas, TX. Lisa’s practice is focused on employment law and litigation, handling matters involving discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, FMLA, ERISA interference, FLSA, misappropriation of trade secrets, and non-compete agreements. In addition, Lisa assists clients in responding to charges of discrimination/retaliation filed with the EEOC, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, and the Minneapolis Department...

Noelle M. Natoli, a partner in Foley & Mansfield's Los Angeles office, will moderate the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles panel discussion "Growing Relationships: What to Do After You Get the Business Card" on May 24, 2016.   The program will feature panelists' tips for developing meaningful, lasting relationships between outside counsel, in-house counsel and clients.   For more information or to register, visit www.wlala.org.  

Foley & Mansfield, together with the T.J. Reddick Bar Association and the Judicial Diversity Initiative, are hosting a webinar on the Pathway to Judicial Diversity on November 4, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.   The Honorable Ilona Holmes and the Honorable Michael Robinson will discuss strategies for applying to a judicial position from a civil or criminal practice background.  Annika Ashton, Chair of Recruiting for the Judicial Diversity Intiative, will discuss the resources available through the program.​ The Judicial Diversity Initiative is a joint committee organized by South Florida's black bar associations, including the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., Bar Association, Gwen S. Cherry Black Women...

Thomas W. Pahl, a partner in the Minneapolis office of Foley & Mansfield, will be a featured presenter at an upcoming webcast, Voir Dire and Jury Selection: From Start to Finish. A continuing education program sponsored by National Business Institute (NBI), the live webcast will be held on August 26, 2015 from 10:00-5:00 pm. For more information or to register, visit nbi.sems.com or call 800-931-23140.

Roeder, Haag to Present BATC Course on January 27, 2015 Sarah Roeder and Michael Haag of Foley & Mansfield's Minneapolis office will teach a course on "Mediation and Settlement 101: Know Your Options" for the Builder's Association of the Twin Cities on January 25, 2015. The program is focused on the challenges and opportunities to settlement in construction and engineering cases, including negotiations, and what types of agreements can be used to resolve a claim. For more information, visit the BATC website.   

Klein to Lead EEOC Webinar for Employers Lou Klein of Foley & Mansfield's Los Angeles office will provide practical guidance on how employers should respond to EEOC charges on September 11, with rebroadcast available for 90 days. See more at: https://clearlawinstitute.com/shop/webinars-and-seminars/responding-to-eeoc-charges/. 

Louis C. Klein to Present at June 6 EEOC Webinar Lou Klein, Of Counsel in Foley & Mansfield's LA office, will be a featured presenter at the June 6 webinar "The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Understanding and Responding to EEOC Charges." Lou will join leading practitioners and experts in management, employment, labor, and law to help attendees understand the charges, consequences, and responses required when facing charges levied by the EEOC – from the time a notice is received to the process of litigation.  The program will be broadcast live from 12:00-2:00 pm ET on June 6, 2014. Foley &...

Noelle M. Natoli-Duffy to Present at Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles on Business Development:101 Noelle M. Natoli-Duffy, an attorney in the Los Angeles office of Foley & Mansfield, will be a featured presenter at the June 26 Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA) program "Business Development:101".  The program runs from 12:15-1:15, with lunch served. For more information or to register, visit www.wlala.org. 

Douglas J. McIntyre To Speak at Minnesota Engineering Law Seminar June 19 Douglas J. McIntyre, chair of Foley & Mansfield's national Construction Law group, will be a featured speaker at the 2014 Minnesota Engineering Law seminar, to be held Thursday, June 9 in Eagan, MN.  McIntyre will be presenting on the topics "The Law of Engineering Malpractice" and "Reviewing Contracts for Design Services". The program, sponsored by HalfMoon Education, Inc. offers 6.0 PDHs to Minnesota professional engineers.  For more information or to register, enter here.   

Foley & Mansfield Chicago Office Hosting ABA Women Rainmakers Program May 16 "Negotiate Your Way to Success: Best Practices for Women Rainmakers" is the title of the ABA Women Rainmakers program being hosted on May 16, 2014 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm CST at the Chicago office of Foley & Mansfield.  Partner Demetra Arapakis Christos will be joined by Deborah Knupp, a partner with national consulting, training and coaching firm Akina Corporation to present this session on strategic negotiations. Women lawyers at every career stage and in every firm size will leave the workshop with practical tips to better focus negotiation...

Twelve Foley & Mansfield Employees to Participate in 2014 Service Trip to Baja, Mexico Foley & Mansfield announces that 12 employees from across the U.S. will embark on a week-long service trip to construct a home in Baja, Mexico on May 4, 2014.  Organized by Miami Managing Partner Virginia Easley Johnson and Oakland Database Coordinator Emily McPeters, the group of volunteers includes a variety of staff members ranging from records clerks to paralegals, as well as three firm partners and Foley & Mansfield’s Executive Director. The trip is funded in part by the participants, along with a generous donation from...

Hegvik to Present at "Construction Law for Public Projects" Seminar Foley & Mansfield attorney Benjamin Hegvik will be a featured speaker at the upcoming HalfMoon Education Inc.’s seminar entitled “Construction Law for Public Projects” on March 20, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri. The seminar will cover a variety of topics including public procurement law, project management, professional contracts, and performance and payment bond claims.  Hegvik will present on dispute resolution, reviewing the processes of mediation, arbitration, and litigation.  Click here for more information or to register for this seminar.  

Natoli-Duffy to Moderate at 2014 DRI Trucking Law Seminar Noelle Natoli-Duffy, chair of Foley & Mansfield's Transportation practice, will moderate a panel discussion on Mediation at the 2014 DRI Trucking Law Seminar to be held June 19-20, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. DRI’s seventh Trucking Law Seminar is designed to educate trucking industry professionals on the ever evolving issues facing the trucking industry. Visit DRI for additional information on this program.   

Doug McIntrye to Teach at 2014 Builders Association Continuing Education Programs Douglas McIntyre, a partner at Foley & Mansfield and chair of its Construction practice, will be a featured instructor for 2014 Builders Association of the Twin Cities BATC-U continuing education schedule. BATC courses provide CE credits to contractors and real estate professionals.  "Responding to Defect Claims: What Builders Need to Know" will be offered on Tuesday, January 28 from 8:00-10:00 am. This course provides a practical summary defining defects and warranties, and providing a road map on how to deal with customers, lawyers and insurers.  On Tuesday, February 11...