Conference Agenda
Day 1, Wednesday, December 02, 2020
2:00 p.m. - 2:02 p.m.
Welcome by Chairs
Amy E. Garrett, Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC, Alton, IL
Brenda G. Baum, HeplerBroom LLC, Edwardsville, IL
2:02 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.
Remote Proceedings in Madison County in 2020 and Beyond
Hon. Stephen Stobbs, Illinois Circuit Court, Madison County, Edwardsville, IL
Christopher T. Layloff, The Gori Law Firm, Edwardsville, IL
Eric P. Hall, HeplerBroom LLC, Edwardsville, IL
2:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The State of Personal Jurisdiction Relevant to Asbestos Litigation
Bill Kohlburn, Simmons Hanly Conroy, Alton, IL
Katie M. Pritchard, Foley & Mansfield, Edwardsville, IL
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
The Parties’ Burdens When Personal Jurisdiction is Challenged
John Steffan, Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC, St. Louis
Jill M. Felkins, Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd., Chicago
3:15 p.m. - 3:28 p.m.
Lawyer-ing and Parent-ing During a Pandemic
Allyson Romani, Shrader & Associates L.L.P., Edwardsville, IL
Sara Ingram, Heyl Royster, Edwardsville, IL
3:28 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Questions & Answers
Amy E. Garrett, Simmons Hanly Conroy LLC, Alton, IL
Brenda G. Baum, HeplerBroom LLC, Edwardsville, IL