Page 15 - FDCC 2025 Annual Meeting

“Paving The Path to Lawyer Wellness,
One Lawyer at a Time”
In 2018, Justice Elizabeth Walker of the West Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals was appointed the
chairperson of the newly established Task Force on
Lawyer Well-Being. Justice Walker’s goal was and is
to address the substance abuse and mental health
issues adversely affecting the legal industry, one
attorney at a time. As the only Justice remaining on
the Court after 2018, Justice Walker will share the role
that lawyer wellness has played in her own life, both
in her private practice, and in her highly visible role
as Justice and Chief Justice of West Virginia Supreme
Court of Appeals.
Justice Elizabeth Walker
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
“Gold Medal Argument Strategies”
In this Ted Talk format, FDCC members and
distinguished guests will share their best practices for
winning oral argument strategies. Learn from the
best, as our experts share their tips on “How To Use 5
Minutes,” “How To Share Time,” “Addressing A Cold
or Hostile Bench,” “Correcting Factual Errors,” “You
Have 2 Minutes For Rebuttal” and “The Best That
They Have Seen.” Don’t miss this opportunity to truly
Train with Champions!
Justice Elizabeth Walker, Justice,
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Charlie Frazier - Alexander Dubose & Jefferson, LLP
Caryn L. Bellus - Kubicki Draper
John P. O’Herron - Thompson McMullan, PC
Marc E. Williams - Nelson Mullins
JULY 28 - AUGUST 2, 2025 | PARK CITY, UTAH
“Your Honor, I Move to Compel Information About
Third Party Litigation Funding”
In this presentation, Alex Dahl, General Counsel for
the Lawyers for Civil Justice, will demonstrate how
to argue effectively to compel information about
Third Party Litigation Funding. He will demonstrate
why this information is critical to the Court’s and the
parties’ understanding of the real party in interest and
who is controlling the litigation. Join us for this brief
demonstration, as Mr. Dahl moves the court to pull
back the curtain on is pulling the litigation strings.
Alex Dahl, General Counsel, Lawyers for Civil Justice
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