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NexGen Summit 2025 Schedule
The schedule is tentative and subject to change. Events take place at the Sable at Navy Pier unless otherwise noted below.
| Wednesday, August 13 |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
NexGen 2025 Kickoff Dinner Reception
Pick up your name badge and event program.
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Lirica Main Dining Room (located in the Sable at Navy Pier) |
| Thursday, August 14 |
| 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Registration
Pick up your name badge and event program. |
Huron Foyer |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Networking Brunch |
Ontario |
| 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm |
Welcome & Introductions |
Huron |
| 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm |
Educational Session: The AI Revolution in Civil Litigation: Opportunities, Risks and the Road Ahead
Brian Davis, Melick & Porter LLP | Justin Woods, Pappas Grubbs Price | Sam Weisgarber, Central Insurance |
Huron |
| 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm |
Break |
Ontario Foyer |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
Educational Session: Product Liability & the Failure to Consider Everybody
Melissa Lin, Righi Fitch Law Group | Leigh Grant, Exponent |
Huron |
| 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm |
Break |
Ontario Foyer |
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2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
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Educational Session: Getting Better Together: Overcoming Mental Health Struggles Through Relationship and Modern Mentorship
Bryan Werley, Zarwin Baum | Breana Barker, Zarwin Baum | Jennifer Gardner, Gallagher Sharp LLP |
Huron
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| 3:45 pm - 4:00 pm |
Break |
Ontario Foyer |
| 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm |
Educational Session: Connecting Younger Juries
Corey Mendel, Copeland Stair Valz & Lovell | Alexa Capps, S-E-A |
Huron |
| 4:55 pm - 5:00 pm |
Closing Remarks |
Huron |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Dinner Reception |
Offshore Rooftop (located in the Sable at Navy Pier) |
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