Credits & More

7:30 AM EST

Registration and Breakfast

8:25 AM EST

Welcome Remarks and Program Overview Information

9:30 - 9:35 AM EST

Break

11:05 - 11:10 AM EST

Break

2:15 - 2:20 PM EST

Break

2:20 PM - 3:20 PM EST

A New Era in Non-Competes

(1.0 - hours general credit)
Non-compete clauses, which prevent employees from working with competitors or starting similar businesses under certain conditions after leaving a job, have long been included in employment contracts—especially in competitive industries. However, the legality and enforceability of these agreements have been under significant scrutiny from the government and the public at large, and recent legislative changes threaten to reshape how non-compete causes can be applied.  Dinsmore panelists will discuss recent trends in the enforceability of non-compete clauses, including Federal regulations, state legislation, and judicial trends.  The panel will discuss to what extent non-compete clauses can still be used today, as well as review alternative ways that employers can protect their essential business interests after employee departures. 

Panelists

Matt Bakota
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Nick Godfrey
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Joe Stephens
Associate, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Lindsey Boyd
Assistant Corporate Counsel, Total Quality Logistics

3:20 - 3:25 PM EST

Break

3:25 PM - 4:25 PM EST

Energizing, Synergizing, and Normalizing the Claims Process

(1.0 - hours general credit)
Every business at one time or another has to address making a claim to its insurer.  This panel will discuss the best practices for insurance claims and how to handle them.  The panel will discuss all phases of the claim, from the receipt of the claim through litigation involving that claim.  The panel will explore applicable case and statutory law on what qualifies as a claim and when to make a claim, including the consequences for failing to timely report a claim.  Also explored will be the roles of company management, the risk team, claims professionals, brokers, and insurance counsel in the claims process.  Finally, the right to independent counsel, when an insurer can be reimbursed its defense costs, and other jurisdiction-specific nuances will be discussed.  

Panelists

Sarah McKenna
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Peter Georgiton
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Sarah Smith
Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Kelli Amador
Associate, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Lisa Blevins
General Liability Claims Manger, Texas Roadhouse

4:25 PM EST

Concluding Remarks and Instructions for Obtaining CLE Credits

Seminar Materials Available

We anticipate handout materials to include over 200 pages of material. The Powerpoint slides and materials for each session will be offered to the participant in electronic (PDF) format, prior to, during, and after the seminar.

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On-Demand Seminar Sessions Available

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Guest Speaker Profiles

Laura Valentino

Laura Valentino is an Independently Licensed Social Worker with a supervisory designation by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy from Assumption University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and her Master of Social Work from The Ohio State University. Aside from being the Clinical Director for the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program, Laura owns and operates a mental health private practice located in Hilliard, Ohio, where she specializes in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, as well as assisting individuals manage or overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and grief. She also has extensive experience assisting families in acquiring effective parenting skills and techniques.

Jessica Dipre

Jessica is a Deputy General Counsel in Fifth Third Bank’s Legal Department.  Jessica is the Lead and Managing Attorney for matters relating to IT Risk and Innovation, Payments, Information Security, Privacy, Financial Crimes, and Intellectual Property. Prior to joining Fifth Third, Jessica worked as an attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP in Cincinnati, Ohio where her practiced focused on complex civil litigation. During her time with Dinsmore, Jessica successfully tried cases in both state and federal court and argued in both state and federal appellate courts, including the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. 

Jessica has presented on the issues of data security and privacy, third-party risk, e-discovery, document retention policies, and police liability. Jessica was named as the Civil Litigation Expert and featured columnist for PoliceOne.com.  Jessica received her J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law, where she was a member of Law Review and Moot Court. Jessica received her B.S. with honors from Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.  Jessica has been selected as an Ohio Rising Star, a member of the Ohio State Bar Association Leadership program and a Rising Star for the YWCA. 

Daniel Epps

Professor Daniel Epps focuses on constitutional law, federal courts, and criminal procedure. His scholarship has appeared in leading law reviews, including Harvard, Yale, and Columbia. Recognized for his expertise on the U.S. Supreme Court, Professor Epps is frequently cited in the media, especially regarding Supreme Court reform. His joint proposal with Ganesh Sitaraman to restructure the Court received major attention, particularly after endorsement from Mayor Pete Buttigieg. Epps also co-hosts Divided Argument, a podcast analyzing Court decisions, and has served as Supreme Court litigator, notably in Ocasio v. United States. He clerked for Justice Kennedy and held positions at King & Spalding and Harvard Law, following his J.D. from Harvard Law School.

Lindsey Boyd

Lindsey Boyd serves as Assistant Corporate Counsel at Total Quality Logistics, specializing in labor and employment issues.  She provides valuable advice and counsel on a wide range of employment matters, including workplace accommodations, workplace investigations, and wage and hour compliance.  Lindsey manages administrative charges, employment arbitrations, and non-compete litigation for her client.  Additionally, she advises on compliance with employment laws, ensuring a fair and legally compliant workplace.

Rachel Jay Smith

Professor Smith teaches in the areas of legal writing, advocacy, and ethics. She also serves as an Appeals Administrator for the University of Cincinnati.

Before joining the College of Law in 2004, Professor Smith was an associate at Dinsmore where her practice focused on environmental law and pharmaceutical products liability. She previously served as a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the office of the Wyoming Attorney General representing the Wyoming Department of Environment Quality, Water Quality Division, in administrative and court actions. She also provided counseling to the Water Quality Division on transactional and administrative matters.

Professor Smith majored in geology at Barnard College at Columbia University. After a few years in university research and non-profit work, Professor Smith attended the Indiana University School of Law (Maurer School of Law). She simultaneously earned her master’s degree in environmental science from the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Michael C. Maschke 

Michael Maschke is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. Mr. Maschke holds a degree in Telecommunications from James Madison University. Mr. Maschke is an EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE #744), a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and an AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE). Mr. Maschke is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Lisa Blevins

Lisa Blevins joined the Texas Roadhouse family in 2010.  She is the General Liability Claims Manager and oversees a team of five in-house licensed adjusters and one processor.

Lisa started her insurance career in agency sales before converting to the claim’s world.  This change led her to the Risk Management path she chose when Texas Roadhouse began their in-house claims program.  She continues to look for ways to integrate technology into their process to continue their industry leading claims program.   The company now has over 700 stores in 49 states and continues to grow along with two other brands - Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers.

Lisa has been recognized by her department with an award for her Leadership skills and by the company with their Legendary Integrity Award. 

She and her spouse of 35 years have four sons and eleven grandchildren which keep them entertained.