Selecting a Jury for a Birth Injury Case: Plaintiff and Defense Perspectives and Strategies

17th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims (Philadelphia, PA)

6.26.18

The Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims brings together an unparalleled faculty of medical experts, risk managers, insurance professionals, and plaintiff and defense attorneys who will provide the most up-to-date information on complex medical issues as well as litigation hurdles and strategies. 

Debra Weinrich, Partner in the Healthcare Group, will participate in a discussion on selecting a jury for a birth injury case. The panel will discuss what plaintiff and defense counsel look for when determining acceptable jurors, how to apply lessons learned from jury focus groups to the selection process, and how to use insights provided by jury consultants to obtain a more favorable jury. 

Speakers:

• Tracie A. Vizza | Partner, O'Brien & Ryan, LLP
• Debra A. Weinrich | Partner, White and Williams LLP
• James Wilkens | Counsel, Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C.