American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Studies show that 1 in 10 lawyers will be sued for malpractice in their lifetime. There may not even be a mistake on your part; but the financial and emotional costs incurred from defending the claim can have a devastating impact on you and your firm. What steps can you take to avoid the common mistakes that often result in a malpractice claim? What important features of a malpractice policy should you compare when shopping carriers?

Moderator: Christina Lewis Abate, The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company, St. Louis, MO

Co-Speaker: Karen McCarthy, CEO, The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company, St. Louis, MO