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for harmonizing discovery, coordinating timelines,
and ensuring a smooth path to resolution across both
forums.
Mike F. Pipkin - Weinstein Radcliff Pipkin, LLP
Miranda L. Soto - Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC
Rob Strahle - J.S. Held, LLC
Jeffrey Van Volkenburg - Varner & Van Volkenburg, PLLC
Moderator: John C. Trimble - Lewis Wagner & Trimble, PLLC
“Why Diverse Teams Win Gold”
[Diversity Committee]
Our clients are diverse. Our judges are diverse. Our
cities and counties are diverse. Even our associates
are diverse. So, why aren’t our partner ranks diverse?
Join this facilitated, interactive discussion regarding
attrition at the equity partner stage as we develop
strategies for improving outcomes at the membership
level for diverse members.
April Berman, SVP, Deputy General Counsel, Asurion
Marcus L. Dean, Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP
Chelsea M. Golightly, Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.
9:00 AM
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12:00 PM Plenary Session
Keynote Speaker, David McRaney
David McRaney, a renowned author and science
journalist, explores the intricacies of human cognition
and the art of conversation. McRaney will share the
transformative power of meaningful conversations
and importance of introspection for personal
growth. Finally, he provides a roadmap for honest
conversations that can lead to changing minds and
cultures in the workplace.
David McRaney, Hattiesburg, MS
“AI Insanity and the Magic of Mistrust”
Who knew that Rule of Evidence 901 on authenticity
would have its day? Whether fielding an urgent
afternoon call about a new situation or preparing for
depositions years later, you must know whether the
records are real, what to do if they are not, and who
to call to figure it out. Get that right first, and then
you can decide what moves to take next with the
employee, the lawsuit, and any other matter involving
chimeric sights and sounds.
Robert Draper - Relevant Data Technologies
Dafney Dubuisson Stokes, Wong Fleming, P.C.
9:00 AM Annual Meeting Welcome and Kickoff
Mary G. Erlingson - Erlingson Banks, PLLC
Jean E. Faure - Faure, Henkel, Terrazas, PC
Andrew J. Rutens - Galloway, Wettermark & Rutens, LLP
GO FOR GOLD
2025 FDCC ANNUAL MEETING