The Legal Malpractice & Risk Management (LMRM) Conference is an annual event organized by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a law firm specializing in professional liability and risk management. The 2026 conference marks its 25th anniversary and is scheduled for March 3-5, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago.
The conference features one-and-a-half days of panel sessions covering topics such as litigating legal malpractice claims, legal malpractice insurance, professional responsibility, and innovative risk management strategies. Attendees can expect discussions on significant developments in legal malpractice cases, the implications of AI on legal fees and law firm economics, and malpractice risks tied to outcomes in related litigation.
In addition to the educational sessions, the conference offers networking opportunities, including a welcome reception and dinner on March 3, a women's networking reception, and an offsite conference dinner on March 4. Notable speakers include Peter D. Sullivan, Chairman of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, and Nancy Hart, Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.
The LMRM Conference is designed for law firm general counsel, managing partners, in-house corporate counsel, professional liability practitioners, legal malpractice insurance professionals, and other legal professionals interested in professional responsibility and risk management. Attendees can earn Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, with accreditation forms available onsite.
Speakers(22)
Andy Kvesic
CEO at Aprio Legal
Andy Kvesic is the CEO of Aprio Legal.
Anthony E. Davis
Partner at FisherBroyles
Anthony E. Davis is a Partner at FisherBroyles.
Barry F. MacEntee
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Barry F. MacEntee is a Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.
Bates McIntyre Larson
General Counsel at Perkins Coie
Bates McIntyre Larson is the General Counsel at Perkins Coie.
Camille D. Evans
Associate at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Camille D. Evans is an Associate at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.
Christopher M. Farella
General Counsel at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Christopher M. Farella is the General Counsel at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Edward J. Reich
General Counsel at Dentons
Edward J. Reich is the General Counsel at Dentons.
Edward Kozel
Claims Practice Lead – Head of Litigation at Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
Edward Kozel is the Claims Practice Lead – Head of Litigation at Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
Ian A. King II
Associate at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Ian A. King II is an Associate at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.
Janis M. Meyer
Of Counsel at Clyde & Co. LLP
Janis M. Meyer is Of Counsel at Clyde & Co. LLP.
John K. Villa
Partner at Williams & Connolly LLP
John K. Villa is a Partner at Williams & Connolly LLP.
Jonathan H. Margolies
General Counsel at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jonathan H. Margolies is the General Counsel at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP.
Keith Maziarek
Principal at Lucratic Method LLC
Keith Maziarek is the Principal at Lucratic Method LLC.
Laura Walker
Chief Risk Officer at Aprio Legal
Laura Walker is the Chief Risk Officer at Aprio Legal.
Marissa I. Delinks
Partner and Leader, Professionals at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Marissa I. Delinks is a Partner and Leader of the Professionals group at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.
Matthew R. Henderson
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Matthew R. Henderson is a Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.
Matthew W. Breetz
Attorney at Stites & Harbison PLLC
Matthew W. Breetz is an Attorney at Stites & Harbison PLLC.
Nancy Hart
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Nancy Hart is a Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.
Peter D. Sullivan
Chairman at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Peter D. Sullivan is the Chairman of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.
Robert M. Buchholz
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Robert M. Buchholz is a Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.
Sandy Gill
Deputy General Counsel at Dentons Canada LLP
Sandy Gill is the Deputy General Counsel at Dentons Canada LLP.
Shannon M. Sprinkle
Member at Stites & Harbison
Shannon M. Sprinkle is a Member at Stites & Harbison.
Event Details
- Date
- March 3-5, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- The Ritz-Carlton Chicago
- Pricing
- $1,500
- Audience
- Law firm general counsel, managing partners, in-house corporate counsel, professional liability practitioners, legal malpractice insurance professionals, and other legal professionals interested in professional responsibility and risk management.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation forms for all states will be available onsite at the Information Desk. Note that CLE credit hours are not guaranteed and may vary by state.