Thursday, January 22, 2026
8 am Pacific / 11 am Eastern
Our special guest this week, Anne Thompson, Chief Claims Officer at Lawyers' Mutual
will present on:
Handling emotionally complex and structurally challenging mediations in legal-malpractice cases
These mediations aren’t like typical tort claims or commercial disputes. They involve layers of emotion, identity, ethics, and insurance dynamics that can make the process feel volatile, unpredictable, and deeply personal.
We’re going to explore why these cases are different, how the parties approach them, and what mediators can do to guide them toward productive resolution.
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Our presenter:
Anne L. Thompson is the Chief Claims Officer for Lawyers’ Mutual Insurance Company. Ms. Thompson leads the claims department overseeing litigation and pre-litigation strategy and legal analysis of duty, breach, causation and damages in defense of claims. She is also responsible for the evaluation of coverage concerns regarding policyholder tenders. She participates in mediation and settlement negotiations on behalf of policyholders. Ms. Thompson provides hotline assistance with ethical issues or concerns from policyholders.
Offered by Will Work For Food, founded by Natalie Armstrong-Motin (www.HowToMarketMyMediationPractice.com, moderated by Jeff Kichaven (www.JeffKichaven.com ) and Jean Lawler (www.LawlerADR.com), and Program Coordinator, David Shraga (www.DavidShraga.com).
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