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KBR partners Betsy Baydala and Christopher DiGiacinto will be speaking on the topic “Views from the Bench and Litigators on Medical Malpractice Trends” at the 2025 AHRMNY Annual Full-Day Conference & Reception on June 6th, 2025.

The presenters will engage in a discussion concerning the current state of medical malpractice litigation in New York with an emphasis on resolution through mediation, and recent trends in trials from the perspective of both a sitting Supreme Court Justice and medical malpractice litigators. Betsy and Christopher will be joined by Hon. Lewis J. Lubell,… Read more »

Kurtis R. McManus, a partner at KBR, will be moderating the presentation “Colorful Voices: Exploring the Crossroads of Race and Queerness” at DRI’s Diversity for Success Seminar on June 12, 2025.

This session will explore intersectionality, the challenges faced by LQBTQIA+ individuals within racial social groups, and how these insights can strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Kurtis will be joined by Jay Larry – Paramount, Connor Peth – Irwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC, and Bryanna A. Jenkins, Esq. – Lavender Rights Project. To… Read more »

KBR Partner Brian Margolies will be speaking on the topic “How to Make an Allocation that Sticks” at the Perrin Conferences Environmental Risk and PFAS Litigation Conference on June 17th, 2025 in New York, NY.

This session will explore developing allocation strategies that are defensible on Sites, negotiation strategies and how to prepare for future litigation, and unearthing potentially responsive historical coverage. Brian will be joined by Christopher C. DeCarlo – The Vertex Companies LLC, Kristen D. – PolicyFund, and Vivian Villegas – Zurich North America. To learn more or… Read more »

We are proud to be sponsoring Perrin Conferences’ Environmental Risk & PFAS Litigation Conference.

Please join us on June 17-18, 2025, at the New York City Bar Association. This conference brings together leaders in the industry to discuss emerging trends and evolving challenges shaping the field. There will be many opportunities to network with top legal and industry professionals. View more conference details and register here: https://www.perrinconferences.com/conferences/environmental25/ We look… Read more »

KBR attorney Diana-Marie Laventure will be moderating on the topic, “Disparities in Government Contract Awards, Challenges Facing Under-Represented Attorneys Building a Law Practice” at the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting, on May 14th, 2025.

The panelists will engage in a discussion regarding the New Jersey Disparity Study released on January 23 and examine the percentage distribution of government contracts to minority contractors in various industries in comparison to non-minority contractors. They will also discuss remedies, and the direct relationship between the lack of government contracts and the challenges faced… Read more »

KBR was a proud sponsor of the 10th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance ExecuSummit.

Robyn Silvermintz co-chaired the conference and moderated a panel on DEI under the current administration. In addition, Dianna D. McCarthy spoke on the topic, “Employer Use of AI – Regulations, Rule Making and Realizing Advantages”. Thank you to ExecuSummit for hosting another insightful event and bringing together industry professionals to share knowledge and perspectives!