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Master the art of case evaluation, liability negotiation, and strategic litigation through collaborative peer-to-peer workshops.
Watch our team bring their toughest cases, questions, and strategic decisions to the table.
Litigation Lab is an interactive workshop where trial lawyers collaborate in real time to analyze cases, test arguments, assess value, identify strengths and weaknesses, and develop practical solutions to litigation challenges.
Join us for this behind-the-scenes look at the Litigation Lab process as our panelists help one another prepare for depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial.
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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.
Attorney at Langella & Langella
Lindsay works as an attorney with her father, Michael Langella, where she primarily focuses her practice on plaintiff's personal injury cases. Lindsay Langella began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office. She graduated from Roger Williams Law School and Bryant University for her undergraduate degree. She also sits on the Academy's Associate Board of Directors.
Founder of Stufano Law, PLLC
Thomas is the founder of Stufano Law, a NY personal injury law firm representing individuals injured through the negligence of others. Before founding his firm, Thomas practiced on both the defense and plaintiff sides of personal injury litigation, giving him unique insight into how claims are evaluated, defended, and resolved. A graduate of Touro Law Center, where he served as a member of the Touro Law Review, Thomas focuses his practice on motor vehicle accident and premises liability litigation throughout New York.
Partner at Kantor Gullo Law Firm
As a partner with the Kantor Gullo Law Firm, Christina focuses on plaintiffs' personal injury litigation, specifically railroad, motorcycle, and motor vehicle personal injury cases. She attended Canisius College and the State University at Buffalo School of Law. She has appeared on the Super Lawyers Upstate New York Rising Stars list, and has also been named as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in New York. She currently serves on the Academy's Board of Directors.
Associate at Smiley & Smiley LLP
Michael is an Associate at Smiley & Smiley where he focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. Prior to joining Smiley & Smiley, Michael is a former NYC Prosecutor. He graduated from the University at Buffalo Law School and earned his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University. Michael is the Chair of the Academy's Associate Board of Directors.