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Date: May 8, 2017

Virginia Johnson Moderating NCC Roundtable at 2017 Defense Asbestos Lawyers (DALS) Seminar

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Date: May 8, 2017
by foleyandmansfield

Virginia Johnson Moderating NCC Roundtable at 2017 Defense Asbestos Lawyers (DALS) Seminar

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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 the defense side of the litigation. For details or to register, visit https://www.dalsconferences.com/.

Virginia Easley Johnson

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