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 […]
Brown to Discuss Violation Notices and Enforcement at Air Seminar
Melissa Brown will serve as a panel presenter and moderator at an upcoming air seminar. The panel, which includes counsel from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Environmental Bureau, will discuss violation notices and environmental enforcement. The air seminar is hosted by the Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group (IERG) and will […]
Weiner and Collins to Give Dentists a Primer on Protecting Their Practice through Smart Planning
Stephanie Weiner and Tim Collins are presenting a continuing education lecture for dentists on how to protect their dental practices through smart business planning. The two attorneys will cover the basics of business formation and the legal protections various types of may provide. They’ll also discuss the importance of vendor and independent contractor agreements, the […]
Oldenburg and Banasek Discuss Protocols for Enhancing Patient Safety with Chicago Area Dentists
Anne Oldenburg and Tammy Banasek will be featured speakers at the Chicago Dental Society’s 2026 Midwinter Meeting. Together with dentist Dr. Cynthia Brattesani, they will present essential risk management strategies, emphasizing the importance of establishing protocols to enhance patient safety. Their session will also cover best practices for obtaining comprehensive health histories, as well as […]
Feldman Among Featured Speakers at Washington University’s Olin Business School
On January 9, Seth Feldman served as a panelist and spoke to students at Washington University’s Olin Business School about his transitions from student to entrepreneur to attorney. Other panelists at the event—business founders and investors in the local startup community—included Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear; Franklin Taylor, founder of Block Club; Tova Feinberg, founder […]
Banasek Talks with Risk Management Association About Agency and Ancillary Staff in Hospital and Long-Term Patient Care and Litigation
Tammy Banasek helped those who attended the 2025 Risk Management and Patient Safety Law Day understand the changes in agency and ancillary staff on patient care and litigation. The November 14 event was sponsored by the Chicago Healthcare Risk Management Society (CHRMS). Banasek, a partner in the firm’s Chicago office, is a dedicated litigator who […]