Litigation Trends in Legal Malpractice: Emerging Risks and Evolving Strategies
Legal malpractice litigation continues to evolve in complexity, scope, and impact. This experienced panel will explore emerging litigation trends and developments shaping the landscape of malpractice claims. Topics will include, among others, the assignment of legal malpractice claims, the role of litigation funding, trustee-led actions arising from Ponzi schemes and insolvencies, and the increasing severity of high-stakes cases. The panel will also examine the rise of third-party claims against lawyers and the creative theories that are influencing how malpractice claims are framed and litigated. Attendees will gain insights into how these trends are affecting risk exposure, defense strategies, and the broader professional liability environment.
