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Master the strategic, ethical, and logistical nuances of guiding clients through the settlement process.
Settlement is more than reaching a number—it requires strategic counseling, clear expectation management, and careful planning.
This program examines how attorneys can prepare clients for settlement discussions, particularly in emotionally complex cases, and address what civil litigation can—and cannot—achieve.
Presenters will also discuss pre-settlement planning and key considerations in structuring and finalizing agreements to support informed decision-making and long-term stability.
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The NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers is the largest statewide trial bar in the US with 5,700+ lawyer and judge members. We are committed to protecting, preserving and enhancing the civil justice system. Our highly acclaimed CLE programming features extraordinary presenters covering the most timely and important topics.
THE JACOB FUCHSBERG LAW FIRM
Jae spearheads her firm’s prisoner rights practice wherein she represents prisoners who were severely injured while incarcerated, either due to denial of reasonable medical care or due to denial of adequate security protection. In these circumstances, Jae has successfully brought claims for deliberate indifference to prisoners’ constitutional rights as well as for medical malpractice and negligence. She has developed a unique knowledge base in interacting with incarcerated clients and overcoming the challenges associated with these cases. Jae received her BA from Swarthmore College and her JD from Harvard Law School.
Assistant Vice President at Creative Capital Inc.
Rhys joined Creative Capital in 2015. With a background in analyzing expenses, business models, and investments, he supports CCI’s clients by attending mediation and settlement conferences, assisting with crafting structured settlements, and helping clients obtain better offers by employing CPLR Art. 50-A and 50-B. Rhys has also developed expertise in working on periodic judgments as required by CPLR 5041 under the supervision of Creative Capital’s General Counsel, Marty Jacobson.