Merton Howard Speaking at DRI Product Liability Conference

In this candid fireside chat, Gino Brogdon, celebrated mediator, trial lawyer, retired judge, and star of the YouTube Personal Injury Court channel, joins Merton Howard, a seasoned defense attorney recently certified as a court-appointed mediator. Together, they pull back the curtain on what really happens, and what often goes wrong, during the mediation of product liability cases. Drawing on decades of combined experience, they will walk through the most common and costly mistakes made by the defense while providing insight about what goes on in the plaintiff’s room. Just as importantly, they will share practical techniques and best practices to turn a stalled negotiation into a signed settlement agreement, including how to recover when things go sideways, how to coach clients and insurers before walking in the door, and how to use the mediator as an ally rather than a referee. Whether you are a trial lawyer, in-house counsel, or claims professional, you will leave this session with concrete, battle-tested strategies you can put to work at your next mediation.

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