Moch, Weiner, and Fay Guide In-House Counsel Through Insurance Fundamentals
Insurance is often a company’s first line of defense against risk, yet many in-house attorneys encounter coverage issues only after a claim arises. HeplerBroom attorneys Eric Moch, Stephanie Weiner, and Joe Fay will help attendees at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) Sept. 15 Chicago Summit develop a strong foundation in insurance coverage and risk […]
Zupanci, Dmitrieva, and Jolley Share Strategies for Defending Municipal EMS and Ambulance Claims
Municipalities that provide ambulance transport and emergency medical services can face significant exposure to personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from patient care and field operations. During the Illinois Municipal League’s 113th Annual Conference, Dede Zupanci, Irina Dmitrieva, and Sarah Jolley will discuss key defenses available under Illinois law, including statutory immunity and the […]
Oldenburg to Help Dentists Understand Effective Responses to Complaints to State Dental Board
On August 19, Anne Oldenburg will assist Illinois dentists in understanding how to respond effectively to complaints filed with the Illinois Dental Board as well as how to reduce future exposure. Her webinar is part of the Illinois State Dental Association’s (ISDS) monthly webinar series. More information is available on ISDS’ website. Oldenburg, a partner […]
Kuchar Helps Illinois Engineering Firms Understand the Legalities of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Tara Kuchar will present a webinar on July 23 for members of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) focusing on the legal implications of sexual harassment in the workplace. During the session, Kuchar will outline what legally constitutes sexual harassment and discuss best practices for preventing it. She’ll also review the […]
Messina Updates State Business Group on Key Legislation
On July 15, Alec Messina will lead the Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group’s (IERG) Monthly Webinar. Messina will provide an update on the status of environmental and energy legislation from the Illinois General Assembly’s 2026 session. Professional Development Hours are available for engineers. Additional information, including registration details, is available on the IERG website. Messina, a […]
Fay Discusses Public Adjusters and Property Claim Investigation Strategies with Special Investigators
Joe Fay helped those attending the annual Insurance Fraud Conference of the Illinois chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) understand a public adjuster’s role in SIU claim investigations, and how to view a public adjuster’s involvement in a claim as an investigative tool rather than an investigative roadblock. He also cited […]
Banasek Helps Dentists Understand Informed Consent
In her June 17 webinar for the Illinois State Dental Society, Tammy Banasek will help dentists understand the informed consent process as being part of effective risk management. She will discuss the legal framework of the process, ways to best communicate it to patients, and strategies to maximize patient’s understanding of accepting treatment. The webinar […]
Messina to Address Corporate Risk Strategies During Regulatory Shifts at Perrin’s National Environmental Risk & PFAS Litigation Conference
Alec Messina will be a featured speaker at Perrin’s National Environmental Risk & PFAS Litigation Conference in New York City on June 16-17. He will discuss whether current deregulation represents an unprecedented shift, whether deregulation reduces risk or introduces new exposure, and how companies can strategically navigate evolving regulatory uncertainty. Details about the conference are […]
Moch Speaking on AI at National Perrin Conference on Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues
Eric Moch will discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting insurance investigations and coverage considerations at the upcoming Perrin Conference on Insurance Coverage and Allocation Issues. Moch will take part in a panel discussion on the topic and will address how claims professionals can make effective and ethical use of AI as an investigative tool. […]
Messina and Brown Update Asphalt Pavement Association Members on Handling Inspections and Violation Notices
Alec Messina and Melissa Brown will be speaking at the Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association’s Environmental, Health & Safety meeting on April 28, 2026. The two HeplerBroom attorneys will update attendees on best practices for handling environmental inspections and violation notices. Messina, a partner in the firm’s Springfield office, helps craft innovative solutions to clients’ environmental […]