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What happens when business and legal leadership meet the next wave of technology?

Today's #USLAWLive! podcast welcomes Elise Furlan, president, government affairs, North America at SICK, Inc., a global leader in sensor technology and industrial automation, to share insights.

Elise shares her journey from in-house counsel to government affairs leader and explores how AI, robotics and regulatory change are shaping manufacturing and innovation.

Click here - https://t.co/7brRmhrzoA to learn about Elise's Massachusetts Institute of Technology academic pursuits, moving to Boston, parenting - and beef bourguignon!

Thank you to USLAW Live! hosts Jessica Dark (@Piercecouch) and Nick Rauch (@larsonking ) for leading this engaging discussion.
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How do negligence laws and jury perceptions influence litigation strategy?

This week on #USLAWLive!, Steve Marshall of Franklin & Prokopik, PC in Maryland joins co-hosts Nick Rauch of @larsonking and Michael Judy of @DysartTaylor to explore contributory negligence, non-economic damages caps and the jury psychology behind trial outcomes.

Click Here to Listen - https://t.co/cQpoGmnqpa

Newly named Chair of USLAW NETWORK’s Complex Tort and Product Liability Practice Group, Steve also shares his leadership priorities, the value of professional relationships and a few personal stories from his USLAW journey.

🎧 Tune in for practical insights on litigation, strategy and leadership.

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What was the BIG surprise at the USLAW NETWORK 25th Anniversary Celebration in Boston? 👀✨

The guesses were flying… but nobody was quite prepared for what was about to light up the sky!

🚁✨ A spectacular DRONE SHOW celebrating 25 years of USLAW NETWORK!

🎥 Watch the show highlights here: https://t.co/DH4kv9VBuj

Thank you @skyworxdrones !

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Great Conversations. Shared Challenges. Stronger Connections.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Boston for the Fall 2026 USLAW NETWORK Managing Partner Forum! We appreciate the time you took to step away from your firms, exchange ideas with fellow leaders, and share your experiences so openly.

A special thank you to our facilitators for guiding the conversations and helping us turn shared challenges into practical takeaways.

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Some conference debates are more delicious than others! Our USLAW NETWORK guests weigh in on a Boston classic: Lobster Roll or Clam Chowder. Which gets your vote? #USLAW25 #EraUS

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Three eras. Three champions.

Thanks to everyone who tested their knowledge and helped us celebrate 25 remarkable years of USLAW history!

Congratulations Matt McDevitt, Jeanie Seidelmann, and Sandra Rappaport for earning your place in the USLAW Trivia hall of fame!

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Congratulations Janice Beacham, senior director of risk management/safety at Estes Express Lines, the recipient of the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Bill Burns Award!

"Janice consistently brings intelligence, insight and an important client perspective to our programs and conversations, while her leadership extends across the broader transportation litigation industry, including her commitment to advancing women in the field. Janice's longstanding engagement, partnership and commitment to USLAW embody what this award is all about," said Jennifer Tricker, immediate past USLAW chair, from @BairdHolm in Nebraska.

Read more - https://t.co/jvZsUMyLd2
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Congratulations Keely Duke of @DukeEvett (USLAW NETWORK Idaho member firm), the recipient of the 2026 USLAW Foundation Champions Award!

“From stepping forward to support a law school scholarship to consistently giving her time, guidance and expertise, Keely Duke is always among the first to ask how she can help. She is a mentor, a trusted resource and a leader who sees the potential in others and helps them succeed. It is that extraordinary spirit of generosity and service that we are proud to honor with the 2026 USLAW NETWORK Champions Award,” announced USLAW NETWORK Immediate Past Chair Jennifer Tricker.

Read more - https://t.co/9yVp7H1hhl

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Please join our excitement and congratulate Tamara Goorevitz, principal at Franklin & Prokopik, PC, our new chair of USLAW NETWORK!

Tamara joined the USLAW NETWORK Board of Directors in 2019 and the Executive Committee in 2021, most recently serving as USLAW vice chair. She also previously served as chair of USLAW’s Transportation Practice Group from 2018-2020

Read more - https://t.co/PvWkAhCxFB

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As we close out our 25th anniversary year and look ahead to the next chapter, incoming USLAW NETWORK Chair Tamara Goorevitz introduced a new theme for the year ahead: This Era Belongs to US.

Inspired by the eras that have shaped USLAW—from its founding and growth to its global expansion and 25th anniversary—the theme is both a celebration of what we’ve built together and a call to define what comes next. With a focus on US, it also represents both the collective strength of our members, firms, leaders and clients and the interconnected NETWORK that brings us together.

Read More - https://t.co/TNH3qfEko5

Our first 25 years built the foundation. Now it's time to define what comes next. #USLAW25 #EraUS #legalnetwork #USLAW

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#USLAWLive! is proud to share the 3rd in the series of "USLAW at 25 with Roger Yaffe"!

What comes next for USLAW NETWORK?

What advice does he give for members looking to get more from the NETWORK?

What does leading USLAW from the beginning mean to Roger personally?

🎣❄️And whether Roger will ever participate in ice fishing!

Click here to listen: https://t.co/KHEPgMgsBV

#USLAW25 #USLAWRemote #USLAWLive! @DysartTaylor @larsonking

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Three courtroom powerhouses. One conversation you won’t want to miss.

Tomorrow, Keely Duke, @DukeEvett ; Constantine "Dean" Nickas, Wicker Smith; and Rod Umberger, @WilliamsKastner bring their litigation experience to USLAW REMOTE: Bridging the Gap — a candid conversation about translating legal risk into the language business leaders need to make smart decisions.

How do you explain exposure without overloading stakeholders with legal nuance? How do you turn defense strategy into actionable business advice?

Join us tomorrow — September 9 at 1:00 PM Eastern.
🔗 Register at https://t.co/nkPMV13BT9
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Today, we recognize the dedication, talent and hard work of people across every industry - including the clients, corporate partners, attorneys, and colleagues who make the NETWORK stronger every day.

We hope you enjoy a well-deserved holiday with family and friends.

#USLAW25 #LaborDay

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A few thousand beagles?

Check out today's USLAW Live! podcast to learn more from guest Joseph Goode from USLAW member firm @llgmke as he talks about how this fits into his commercial litigation practice.

https://t.co/zDTTNIUmK5

Thank you to hosts Pam Hallford of Carr Allison and Jessica Dark of @Piercecouch for this great episode! #USLAW25

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USLAW's #MagazineMonday!!

Thank you Paul Majkowski from USLAW NETWORK member firm @RivkinRadler for his reflection on how mass torts relate to the aphorism - the more things change, the more they remain the same.

Do you agree with his prediction of the next mass tort litigation trend?

Read Here - https://t.co/qGY4YBvTga

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How do you communicate litigation risk without overwhelming business leaders with legal nuance?

JOIN US SEPTEMBER 9 for Bridging the Gap: Counseling the Business Client on Risk from the Defense Perspective, an interactive virtual roundtable focused on translating legal risk and defense strategy into practical, actionable business insights.

📅 September 9
💻 Virtual via Zoom
👥 Limited to 35 in-house participants

Facilitated by:
• Keely Duke at @DukeEvett
• Constantine "Dean" Nickas at Wicker Smith
• Rod Umberger at @WilliamsKastner
👉 USLAW clients: https://t.co/ztd0x0mxk0
👉 Other in-house counsel: Contact [email protected] for login access.
Know an in-house colleague who should be part of the conversation? Please share this with them.
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USLAW's #MagazineMonday brought to you by Alison Sausaman and Austin Sherman from law firm Carr Allison.
Click to read how AI is rewriting litigation strategy - https://t.co/lZPlWiJBjH
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Today's #USLAWLive! features the second podcast from our CEO, Roger Yaffe, sharing his vast event experiences, including the "buscapades!" You won't want to miss this one - click here listen
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USLAW Magazine Summer 2026 by USLAW NETWORK - Issuu

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Thank you John Williams, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy attorney at @amundsendavis for today's USLAW #MagazineMonday!