JAMS-SPONSORED EVENT
CLM Focus Conference
Presented by the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
The CLM Focus Conference brings industry peers together for an immersive day designed to sharpen skills in claims resolution and litigation management while earning valuable CE/CLE credits. Through dynamic, peer-led sessions, attendees can gain fresh perspectives, exchange innovative ideas, and walk away with actionable strategies to drive success in the year ahead.
Featured JAMS Session:
Mastering Mediation: Strategies Before, During, and After the Session
8:30 -9:30 am CT
Indiana - 6th Floor
Explore the critical steps before and after mediation to maximize the chances of resolving a claim successfully. Participants will learn how to leverage timing, mediator selection, mediation format, and submission content to set the stage for productive discussions. The session emphasizes the importance of clear communication between claims professionals, defense counsel, and opposing parties, including articulating needs and understanding decision-makers and financial authority. Attendees will gain practical strategies to avoid common pitfalls, such as last-minute settlement terms, and appreciate the value of a well-prepared mediator who engages with counsel ahead of time. Finally, the session provides insights on how to keep resolution pathways open even when a case does not settle during the mediation itself.
Featured Panel:
- Allison Alban | Gallagher Bassett
- S. Karen Bamberger, Esq. | JAMS
- Patricia Lambert | Pessin Katz Law, P.A.
- Chanel Smith | Seneca Insurance Co.