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*CE/CLE credits pending.

Tuesday, February 4

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Conference Registration & Info Desk Open
Location: Lobby Veranda
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Themis Private Sunset Sail
Sail around Key West directly from the Casa Marina pier.
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Early Arrival Dinner Reception
Location: Flagler Patio
Wednesday, February 5
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Networking Activities

9am - 4pm: Spa Appointments
9:30am - 1:30pm: Golf
10am - 2pm: Snorkeling & Dolphin Watch (Lunch Provided)
10am - 4pm: Themis Cabanas at Adult Pool
12pm - 2pm: Lunch on East Beach

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Conference Registration & Info Desk Open
Location: Lobby Veranda
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Welcome Dinner Reception
Location: East Beach

Havana Nights! Enjoy a Cuban-themed event with custom-rolled cigars.
Thursday, February 6
8:00 am - 2:00 pm Conference Registration & Info Desk Open
Location: Lobby Veranda
8:00 am - 8:50 am Breakfast
Location: Grand Ballroom Patio & Lawn
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spouse Networking Activity

Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Key West, Hemingway Home, and the Butterfly Conservatory.

8:50 am - 9:10 am

Opening Remarks
Location: Grand Ballroom

  • Gary Baumann, Baumann Gant & Keeley, PA
  • Jen Crow, Scheer.Law PLLC
  • Joe Pappalardo, Gallagher Sharp, LLP
9:10 am - 10:00 am 

General Session: Leveling Up Claims & Litigation Management Through New Technologies
Location: Grand Ballroom

  • Lars Daniel, Envista Forensics
  • Yvonne Jorgenson, Van De Poel, Levy, Thomas, LLP
  • Brian Kennel, PerformLaw
  • Beth Morris, Van De Poel, Levy, Thomas, LLP
10:10 am - 11:00 am

Breakout Session 1

Session 1A: Evaluating Potential Risk Transfer Issues
Location: Big Pine-Conch Ballrooms

  • Joseph Moriarty, Willcox Savage PC
  • Paul Messerschmidt, MSIG USA
  • Darren Spry, Hallcon Corporation

Session 1B: Management of High-Exposures: Innovative Strategies Along the Tower
Location: Grand Ballroom

  • David Dixon, RSUI Group
  • Beth Fitch, Righi Fitch Law Group
  • Jessica Johns, Westchester Casualty Claims
  • Ted Schaer, Zarwin Baum
11:10 am - 12:00 pm

Breakout Session 2

Session 2A: The Duality of “No Cap”: Communicating with Younger Jurors Amid Runaway Verdicts
Location: Big Pine-Conch Ballrooms

  • Melissa Bailey, Copeland Stair Valz & Lovell
  • Stephanie Capobianco, BH Specialty

Session 2B: Mock Juries: Lessons Learned
Location: Grand Ballroom

  • Elizabeth Foreman, Magna Legal Services
  • Kent Gummert, Lederer Weston Craig, PLC
  • Malinda Matlock, Rhodes, Hieronymus, Jones, Tucker & Gable, PLLC
12:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch
Grand Ballroom Patio & Lawn
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

General Session: Strengthening the Carrier-Outside Counsel Relationship
Location: Grand Ballroom

  • Mitchell Kaplan, Zarwin Baum
  • Brian Kennel, PerformLaw
  • Michael Hinojosa, National Claims Service
  • Michael "Maz" Mazurczak, Melick & Porter
  • Krista Glenn, Westfield Specialty
  • Laura Westfall Casey, Chubb
2:10 pm - 3:00 pm Keynote Speaker: Matt Murphy
Location: Grand Ballroom
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm  Free Time
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Farewell Dinner Reception
Location: Flagler Lawn

Conch republic-themed event.

Friday, February 7
 8:00 am - 8:50 am

Breakfast
Location: Grand Ballroom Patio & Lawn

Including a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar!
9:00 am - 9:50 am

General Session: Ethical Issues Arising from the Tripartite Relationship
Location: Grand Ballroom

  • James Orland, Orland Law Group
  • Rick Righi, Righi Fitch Law Group
10:00 am -12:00 pm

Member Meeting 
Location: Grand Ballroom

Themis members only.