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(29)
Andy Kvesic
CEO at Aprio Legal
Anthony E. Davis
Partner at FisherBroyles, LLP
April K. Toy
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Barry F. MacEntee
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Bates McIntyre Larson
General Counsel at Perkins Coie
Camille D. Evans
Associate at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Christopher M. Farella
General Counsel at Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Douglas Richmond
Senior Vice President at Lockton Companies LLC
Edward J. Reich
General Counsel at Dentons
Edward Kozel
Claims Practice Lead – Head of Litigation at Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.
Ian A. King II
Associate at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Janis M. Meyer
Of Counsel at Clyde & Co LLP
Jeffrey Hengeveld
Partner at Plunkett Cooney PC
John K. Villa
Partner at Williams & Connolly LLP
Jonathan H. Margolies
General Counsel at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Katherine G. Schnake
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Keith Maziarek
Director of Pricing and Legal Project Management at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
Laura Walker
Chief Risk Officer at Aprio
Marissa I. Delinks
Partner and Leader, Professionals at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Matthew R. Henderson
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Matthew W. Breetz
Attorney at Stites & Harbison PLCC
Nancy Hart
Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Peter D. Sullivan
Chairman at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Robert M. Buchholz
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Ryan Kelly
Claims Consultant at Attorney Protective
Sandy Gill
Assistant General Counsel at Gowling
Shannon M. Sprinkle
Member at Stites & Harbison
Steven M. Puiszis
Partner and General Counsel at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
Zandra E. Foley
Partner at Thompson Coe
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.
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