Events

Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF) Annual Meeting

The professional liability landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Artificial intelligence, expanding privacy obligations, shifting regulations, and increasingly sophisticated claims are changing how professionals, insurers, and defense counsel assess risk and respond to litigation.

As an Admiral Sponsor of the PLDF Annual Meeting, FMG Law is proud to join industry leaders in Boston for one of the profession’s premier forums dedicated to advancing the practice of professional liability defense.

While the conference brings together the industry’s leading legal, insurance, and risk professionals, the real value lies in the conversations that move the industry forward, sharing practical experience, challenging conventional thinking, and preparing for what’s next.

We’re pleased to contribute to these conversations through three educational sessions led by our Professional Liability team.

Join our speaker sessions:

1. The Importance of Initial and Interim Case Assessments

Presenter: Andrea Burke, Partner
Date: Thursday, Sept. 24
Time: 8:20-9:10 a.m. ET

Early case evaluation often sets the course for successful claim resolution. Andrea Burke will discuss why thoughtful initial and ongoing case assessments are essential for managing risk, controlling litigation costs, identifying strategic opportunities, and delivering meaningful value to clients and carriers. The session will also examine best practices for developing effective case reports and avoiding common pitfalls throughout the life of a claim.

2. When You (Inadvertently) Spill the Tea: The Defense of Privacy-Related Claims

Presenter: Michael Brown, Partner
Date: Thursday, Sept. 24
Time: 9:15–10:05 a.m. ET

As privacy incidents become more frequent and increasingly intertwined with artificial intelligence and evolving regulatory expectations, organizations face greater professional liability exposure than ever before. Michael Brown will join an experienced panel exploring how privacy-related claims develop, the legal and practical challenges they present, and effective defense strategies from the perspectives of defense counsel, claims professionals, and in-house privacy leaders.

3. The Next Wave of Accountant Liability Claims: Emerging Risks and Practical Defense Strategies

Presenter: William Covino, Partner
Date: Friday, Sept. 25
Time: 9:10–10:00 a.m. ET

Accounting professionals are facing a rapidly changing liability environment shaped by evolving regulations, technology adoption, advisory services, and increasingly complex financial reporting obligations. William Covino will examine the emerging trends driving these claims while offering practical guidance on preparing for and defending the next generation of accountant liability matters.

Every conversation is an opportunity to anticipate emerging risks, strengthen defense strategies, and make more informed decisions. We invite you to join our sessions, connect with our attorneys, and discover how our Professional Liability and Data Security, Privacy & Technology Practice helps insurers, businesses, and professionals navigate today’s evolving liability landscape with practical, strategic counsel.

Learn more about our Professional Liability and Data Security, Privacy & Technology Practice.