HarrisMartin's Webinar Series: Midwest Asbestos Litigation

Conference Agenda

Day 1, Wednesday, December 02, 2020

2:00 p.m. - 2:02 p.m.
Welcome by Chairs

Amy E. Garrett, Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC, Alton, IL
Brenda G. Baum, HeplerBroom LLC, Edwardsville, IL


2:02 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Remote Proceedings in Madison County in 2020 and Beyond

Hon. Stephen Stobbs, Illinois Circuit Court, Madison County, Edwardsville, IL
Christopher T. Layloff, The Gori Law Firm, Edwardsville, IL
Eric P. Hall, HeplerBroom LLC, Edwardsville, IL


2:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The State of Personal Jurisdiction Relevant to Asbestos Litigation

Bill Kohlburn, Simmons Hanly Conroy, Alton, IL
Katie M. Pritchard, Foley & Mansfield, Edwardsville, IL


3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
The Parties’ Burdens When Personal Jurisdiction is Challenged

John Steffan, Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC, St. Louis
Jill M. Felkins, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd., Chicago


3:15 p.m. - 3:28 p.m.
Lawyer-ing and Parent-ing During a Pandemic

Allyson Romani, Shrader & Associates L.L.P., Edwardsville, IL
Sara Ingram, Heyl Royster, Edwardsville, IL


3:28 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Questions & Answers

Amy E. Garrett, Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC, Alton, IL
Brenda G. Baum, HeplerBroom LLC, Edwardsville, IL