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PDI/PADC LAW STUDENT DEFENSE COUNSEL ORIENTATION - Temple University School of Law
2023-02-22 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
PDI Eastern District and PADC will hold the Law School Presentation at Temple University School of Law on February 22, 2023. Robert Cosgrove, Esquire, Wade Clark Mulcahy, is the organizer of this event.

PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - Current Trend in Pain Management and Medical Reimbursement under the Workers' Compensation Act
2023-03-09 12:00 - 13:00
PDI Workers’ Compensation Committee will present a PDI Lunch Time Webinar regarding Pain Management and Medical Reimbursement under the Act. Featured speaker is Gregory Pharo, D.O., board certified in Pain Management and Anesthesia, who will present the current trends in Pain Management. Additionally, Neil T. Dombrowski, Esquire, The Dombrowski Group, Jane Lombard, Esquire, Swartz Campbell, and Stephen F. Moore, Esquire, Peters & Wasilefski, will discuss medical reimbursement under the Act.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2023-03-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-17 10:00 - 11:30

PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - Traumatic Brain Injury - Speaker Neurosurgeon Peter D. Le Roux, MB, CHB, MD, FACS, FNCS
2023-03-29 12:00 - 13:00
Gold Sponsor Versed will present Neurosurgeon, Peter D. Le Roux, MB, CHB, MD, FACS, FNCS, to discuss Traumatic Brain Injury. Additionally, a yet to be identified attorney will participate in the discussion with Dr. Le Roux.

PDI/PADC/DRI YOUNG LAWYERS SOCIAL - PHILADELPHIA
2023-04-06 17:00 - 19:30
PDI, PADC and DRI are hosting a free networking happy hour on Thursday, April 6, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m. at Reed Smith, 1717 Arch Street, Suite 3100, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Thanks to Ericka Esposito, Esquire, Littleton Park Joyce Ughetta & Kelly, PDI Young Lawyer’s Committee, Ryan Blake, Esquire, Reed Smith, and Christian Castile, Esquire, Reed Smith for planning this event. Additionally, a special thanks to the event sponsors, Littleton Park Joyce Ughetta & Kelly, LLP and Reed Smith for sponsoring this social.
Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy a few hours of relaxation and camaraderie with friends and associates.
Please register at the link below by March 31st (for headcount purposes) and feel free to reach out with any questions! We hope to see you there.
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PDI BOARD MEETING
2023-04-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2023-11-15 10:00 - 12:00

PDI UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT ADMISSIONS CEREMONY AND RECEPTION
2023-04-25 08:00 - 12:00
PDI United States Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony at the Supreme Court Building, Washington, DC. Past President/Co Chair of the Legislative Committee Jason Banonis, Esquire, Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, has organized the event

PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - Navigating Medicare Set-Aside Compliance and Recent Developments and Medicare Set-Aside Impact and Workers' Compensation Resolutions and Strategies
2023-05-04 12:00 - 13:00
PDI Workers’ Compensation Committee will present Louis Porrazzo of Exam Works Compliance. Mr. Porrazzo will discuss navigating Medicare Set-Aside compliance and recent developments. , Neil T. Dombrowski, Esquire, The Dombrowski Group, Jane Lombard, Esquire, Swartz Campbell, and Stephen F. Moore, Esquire, Peters & Wasilefski, will discuss Medicare Set-Aside impact and workers’ compensation resolutions and strategies.

PDI MIDDLE DISTRICT NORTH SOCIAL, CORNHOLE TOURNMENT, AND RAILRIDERS BASEBALL GAME
2023-05-11 16:30 - 21:00
PDI Middle District will have a live social on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Railriders Baseball Game. Tailgate festivities will start at 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Corn Hole Tournament to crown the Middle District North Champion. This will be followed by the Railriders Baseball Game where PDI will meet at the Pavilion for food, drinks, baseball game and further cameradie. The cost of the event is $39 per person, which provides a game ticket for the Pavilion, food and drinks all you can eat from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The food includes hamburgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese, pasta salad and Pepsi products. Thursday nights are beer promotion night that in the past has included $1-16 ounce beers. Dan Stofko, Esquire, Margolis Edelstein, has been coordinating the event with the Railriders.
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PDI DAY ON THE HILL
2023-05-24 09:00 - 14:00
PDI Officers, Directors and Legislative Committee will visit Legislative Members on the Hill to promote the PDI as a resource for legal information from practicing attorneys.

PDI ANNUAL CLE & CONFERENCE
2023-07-12 17:00 - 23:00
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PDI BOARD MEETING @ PDI ANNUAL CLE & CONFERENCE
2023-07-12 18:00 - 20:30

PDI ANNUAL CLE & CONFERENCE
2023-07-14 07:30 - 23:00, 2023-07-15 07:30 - 12:00

PDI DAY ON THE HILL
2023-10-17 09:00 - 15:30
In the Spring 2023, PDI Officers and members visited PA House of Representatives leaders to discuss the availability of PDI as an information source for the legislators and their staffs. On October 17, 2023, PDI will again make a trip to the Hill for visits with PA Senate to provide the same information and introduce PDI as a source of information.

PDI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2023-10-18 10:00 - 11:30

PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - CONSUMER FINANCE DEFENSE LITIGATION COMMITTEE PRESENTS "Data Furnisher's Obligations in Resolving Legal Disputes"
2023-10-19 12:00 - 13:00
The PDI Consumer Finance Defense Litigation Committee has planned a Webinar to be presented by Committee Chair John J. Berry, Esquire and Jeffery M. Stacko, Esquire, both of the Dinsore Firm, to discuss what a data furnisher’s obligations in resolving “legal disputes” when responding to indirect credit disputes. Commercial litigators should attend this very informative Webinar and receive 1 PACLE Credit.

PDI PRODUCTS LIABILITY COMMITTEE ROUNDTABLE
2023-11-01 12:00 - 13:30
PDI Products Liability Committee Co-Chairs William J. (Bill) Ricci, Esquire, Ricci Tyrrell Johnson & Grey, and C. Scott Toomey, Esquire, Littleton, Joyce, Ughetta, Park & Kelly, will moderate this initial roundtable discussion on November 1, 2023 @ 12:00 P.M. and lead a discussion regarding the following topics:

The protracted limbo of standards and regulations compliance evidence: When will the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issue it’s decision and opinion in Sullivan v. Werner, argued March 8, 2023? Or will they wait until the arrival of the 7th Justice? And What to do in the meantime.
What does “unconstitutionally excessive” mean in the wake of (and rip tides) the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Bert v. Turk ruling?
How have U.S. District Court judges sitting in Pennsylvania products case dealing with these and other products issues?

There will be an open microphone to allow all committee attendees to participate in the discussion and to share their thoughts, concerns, and questions on these topics or any other topic that may be of interest to the committee members.

Also to be discussed is the need for articles and webinars to be presented by the substantive committees to share with the general membership and the opportunities available for committee members and/or members of their professional staff to become published in Counterpoint or to participate as a presenter in a PDI Lunch Time Webinar or possible live CLE presentation.

PDI EASTERN DISTRICT PIZZA AND BEER EVENING WITH PDI SPONSORS WITH CLE - "EXPERT VENDOR 101- HIRING AND BEST UTILIZING YOUR EXPERTS"- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 @ 4:00 PM TO 8:00 P.M. - 1515 MARKET STREET, BUILDING CONFERENCE ROOM, PHILADELPHIA
2023-11-02 16:00 - 20:00
PDI Eastern District Officers and Directors will present “Expert Vendor 101: Hiring and Best Utilizing Your Expert”. The event is being underwritten by PDI Firm member Wade Clark Mulcahy, LLP and will be moderated by Eastern District Vice President, Robert J. Cosgrove, Esquire, Wade Clark Mulcahy, LLP. The event will feature 1 CLE credit and a Beer and Pizza Social. Come out to this free event to meet PDI’s Sponsors, learn information about working with experts, obtain 1 PACLE Substantive Credit and socialize with colleagues. Do not miss this event. The event will take place on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be held in the building conference room at 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia 19102.

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PDI LUNCH TIME WEBINAR - PDI PLATINUM SPONSOR MINNESOTA LAWYERS MUTUAL (MLM) PRESENTS "Artificial Intelligence Legal Ethics and Law Office Supervision"
2023-11-06 12:00 - 13:00
Artificial Intelligence is a growing concept that has caused concerns as to how it can be used in the practice of law. PDI Platinum Sponsor, MINNESOTA LAWYERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY (MLM) will present “Artificial Intelligence Legal Ethics and Law Office Supervision”. This will be a live Webinar and one (1) Ethics Credit will be provided. The presentation will be made by Todd C. Scott, VP Risk Management of MLM. Effective supervision is crucial for ensuring the success of a legal practice. With the advent of innovative technologies, such as remote working tools and ChatGPT, legal professionals have a unique opportunity to enhance their remote supervisory skills and streamline their management approaches. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the ethical considerations that arise when lawyers utilize AI, including the need for transparency and accountability in AI systems, and the potential impact on clients and society at large. The seminar will conclude with a discussion on how lawyers can adapt to these changes and incorporate AI technology in their practices while upholding ethical standards.

PDI MOTOR VEHICLE COMMITTEE ROUNDTABLE
2023-11-16 12:00 - 13:30
PDI Motor Vehicle Committee Chair Seth T. Black, Esquire, Summers, McDonnell, Hudock, Guthrie & Rauch, will moderate this initial roundtable discussion on Thursday, November 16, 2023 @ 12:00 p.m. and lead a discussions regarding topics that may include the following topics:

Update on joint and several liability since Spencer;
Update on vehicle technology for accident reconstruction/biomechanical analysis;
Strategies, tips and pros/cons for ADR.
Any other topics on which attendees have questions or comments.

There will be an open microphone to allow all committee attendees to participate in the discussion and to share their thoughts, concerns, and questions on these topics or any other topic that may be of interest to the committee members.
Also to be discussed is the need for articles and webinars to be presented by the substantive committees to share with the general membership and the opportunities available for committee members and/or members of their professional staff to become published in Counterpoint or to participate as a presenter in a PDI Lunch Time Webinar or possible live CLE presentation.
Please let us know if you will attend and participate in this worthwhile and valuable event by contacting me at cwasilefski@padefense.org or Linda Gamby at lgamby@padefense.org .
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PDI EASTERN DISTRICT - LUNCH AND LEARN - "BEING A LAWYER, NOT JUST THINKING LIKE ONE: LESSONS FROM THE TRENCHES"
2023-12-07 12:00 - 13:30
PDI Eastern District Officers and Directors will host an in person Lunch and Learn for 1 PACLE Credit. The event will take place Magiano’s Little Italy Restaurant, 12th and Filbert Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The topic of the presentation is “Being a Lawyer, Not Just Thinking Like One: Lessons From the Trenches”. The Presenters will be Matthew Cioeta, Esquire, Ricci, Tyrrell, Johnson & Grey, Anthony M. Knapp, Esquire, Post & Schell, and Jean S. Scanlan, Wade Clark Mulcahy. The event will begin at 12:00 p.m. The cost of the event is $50 per person, which includes the lunch and 1 CLE credit. Please register and plan on attending this great educational and social event. REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE COMING TO YOU SOON.

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PDI WEST DISTRICT CLE
2023-12-13 15:00 - 17:00
The Officers and Directors for the PDI West District is planning a 2 hour CLE in conjunction with the Annual Holiday Social. More information will be provided in the near future.

PDI WEST DISTRICT HOLIDAY PARTY
2023-12-13 17:00 - 19:30
PDI Officers and Directors for the West District are planning the Annual Holiday Party to take place at the Union Trust Building immediately after a planned CLE. The Holiday Party will have a charitable component associated with it. Be on the lookout for more information regarding the CLE, Holiday Party and the charitable component. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending.

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PDI/PADC/PATL ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY - DOUBLETREE HOTEL, PHILADELPHIA - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M. - COST AND OTHER DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED
2023-12-14 17:00 - 20:30
PDI/PADC/PATL Eastern District Annual Holiday Party is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2023 @ 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel-Philadelphia. Do not miss this first class Annual Social Event. WATCH FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

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