A Conversation With...

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Frank Ramos and Teresa M. Young of Brown & James P.C. discuss the realities of working during a pandemic and the possible long-term impacts.

Clausen Miller Appellate Practice Group Chair Melinda Kollross chats about her national appellate practice, litigating before the United States Supreme Court, and the impact of COVID-19 on appellate advocacy.

Independent appellate advocate Larry Ebner talks about his nationwide practice, why and how he launched his own appellate litigation boutique, and his leadership roles in DRI’s Center for Law and Public Policy, Amicus Committee, and Appellate Advocacy Committee.

Benjamin C. Block of Covington and Frank Ramos discuss sports law, veterans benefits issues, grit, and other topics.

Eric Rumanek of Troutman Sanders speaks with Frank Ramos about current trends in mass tort MDL litigation and how the current COVID-19 pandemic is impacting drug and medical device litigation.

In this fascinating interview, Mark Dombroff, who has been an aviation litigator for over 40 years, talks about, among other subjects, how he got into the world of aviation, his handling of the shoot down of Korean Airlines 007 by the Soviets, his involvement in the accident which took the life of PGA Champion Payne Stewart and his handling of the “Miracle on the Hudson.”

Matt Berard of Bowman and Brooke in Detroit talks with Frank Ramos about his product liability practice in Detroit, Michigan, passing four bar exams in one year, and the impacts of COVID-19 on the practice of law and potential implications in future litigation.

Steve Klepper, founder of the Maryland Appellate Blog, talks about appellate practice in the time of social distancing.

Current Kentucky state membership chair Todd S. Page and Frank Ramos discuss the challenges of DRI membership recruitment in the midst of a pandemic, and how his career and firm have adjusted to the “new normal” of working from home.

Scott Stolley, a solo appellate lawyer in Dallas, Texas and a founder of the DRI Appellate Advocacy Committee, discusses past and future appellate practice, including advice for young lawyers seeking to build an appellate practice.

Adam W. Hofmann of Hanson Bridgett LLP offers recommendations for young lawyers interested in an appellate practice and discusses the importance of preservation and post-trial motions.

Hillary Taylor, with the Portland law firm of Keating Jones Hughes, P.C., discusses the impact of the pandemic on practicing in the area of medical malpractice defense.

David M. Goodman of Kenney Shelton Liptak Nowak LLP discusses his experience as both a defense and plaintiff attorney with Frank Ramos, and explains the distinctions and differences in evaluating cases, and "best practices" in handling serious injury cases.

Frank Ramos sits down with past DRI Appellate Advocacy Committee chair Rob Wise of Bowman and Brooke LLP to discuss a wide range of topics, including the potential impact of COVID-19 on appellate and trial practice, appellate preservation, and the AAC’s upcoming 2021 seminar with the Product Liability Committee.

Sophia Lauricella, CCC Vice Chair, talks candidly with Frank about foreign culture and its influence on litigation around the world.

Former DRI Law Institute chair and insurance law leader Michael Aylward shared insights with Frank Ramos concerning the impact of the present pandemic on insurance coverage law and, in particular, the developing battle over whether courts or legislators may compel coverage for Covid-19 business interruption losses.

Frank Ramos discusses writing, working from home, and what post-shutdown work might look like with Amanda Heitz of Bowman and Brooke, LLP.