In this presentation, we’ll explore best practices to counteract the notoriously aggressive tactics employed by the Texas plaintiffs’ bar in their relentless pursuit of thermonuclear verdicts, focusing on their use of controversial strategies to intimidate witnesses, drive unfounded damage claims and pressure defendants toward settlement. Drawing from real-world case studies, the session will highlight how the latest methods have played out in depositions, in the courtroom, and during settlement negotiations, and will provide attendees with strategies to better respond.

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D'Lesli Davis
D'Lesli Davis
US Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare, Norton Rose Fulbright
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D'Lesli's is a partner in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Dallas office where her practice focuses on product liability and general negligence tort matters, including high stakes automotive and trucking litigation.

Brett J. Young
Brett J. Young
Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
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Brett is a partner in Norton Rose Fulbright's Houston office and directs the defense of significant tort matters, with a focus on trucking and other catastrophic litigation.

Madison Lynn Gaona
Madison Lynn Gaona
Associate, Norton Rose Fulbright
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Madison is an associate in NRF’s Dallas office.  She has a diverse practice in both federal and state courts, representing clients in significant tort matters, product liability cases, and complex commercial disputes.