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    TEACHING & TRAINING

    Our Christensen Law Speakers Bureau features various presentations, speaking engagements, webinars, and teaching events that our experienced Michigan trial attorneys participate in throughout the year. Some topics are geared toward continuing education for the legal profession, while others are for a wider audience or even the public. Our goal is to provide enlightening and constructive education to serve those who need assistance and to provide professional development training to support the legal industry – keeping you informed, always.

    If you have questions or would like to have one of our attorneys speak at your event, please email us at info@davidchristensenlaw.com

    SOUTHFIELD 50+ SPEAKER SERIES | FREE EVENT | Reduce Your Risk: Review of Your Auto and Home Policies with Expert Attorneys

    Join attorneys Brandon Abro and Michael Laurila of Christensen Law for a complimentary insurance review on Wednesday, May 7th 2025 at the Southfield Pavilion. Many people are unaware that their current auto or homeowners insurance policies may leave them vulnerable in critical moments.

    This event is designed to help community members identify common coverage gaps, such as:

    • Insufficient liability protection
    • Lack of uninsured motorist coverage
    • Missing or inadequate home or renters insurance

    Attendees are encouraged to bring the declarations pages from their auto and home insurance policies. Our attorneys will provide one-on-one guidance to help you better understand your coverage and ensure your family is fully protected—no cost, no obligation.

    STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN NEGLIGENCE SECTION & ABOTA ANNUAL MEETING | May 2-5, 2025

    Christensen Law Managing Partner and Trial Attorney Sarah Stempky-Kime will be a featured speaker in sunny Fajardo, Puerto Rico,  from May 2nd-5th, at the State Bar of Michigan’s Annual Spring Meeting.

    Sarah, a member of ABOTA and Council Member of the bar’s Negligence Section, will be presenting on trucking litigation—tips and best practices, covering essential topics including accident liability and the latest strategies for effective case management. It’s an event you won’t want to miss! Register here.

    Announcement about Christensen Law partner Sarah Kime speaking at the State Bar of Michigan conference in Puerto Rico in May 2025

     

    TRIAL LAWYERS UNIVERSITY LIVE | LAS VEGAS | October 16-19, 2024

    TLU Live Vegas is the premier Trial Lawyer Conference of the year. Over 100 of the nation’s top-ranked trial lawyers share winning techniques, strategies, and courtroom secrets. Dave Christensen, Dustin Hoff, and Sarah Stempky-Kime will conduct worskhops on winning courtoom techniques and case development.

    Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn from the best in the industry, gain invaluable insights, and elevate your practice to new heights. Whether you’re a seasoned attorney or just starting your career, TLU Live Vegas 2024 is your gateway to mastering the art of trial advocacy.

    Join Christensen Law and Zaner Harden law in our Chill Zone Lounge during breaks for some wellness-forward downtime and kick conference stress to the curb!

     

    Announcement about Christensen Law partner Sarah Kime speaking at the State Bar of Michigan conference in Puerto Rico in May 2025

     

     

     

     

     

     

    ICLE 11th ANNUAL NO-FAULT SUMMIT | April 18 & 19, 2024

    MODERATING

    Dave Christensen, Trial Attorney and acknowledged expert on the subject of Michigan no-fault law, will serve as the Moderator of the ICLE’s Judge’s Panel: Views from the Bench on No-Fault Litigation.

    Get a view from the bench on the impact of no-fault reform and recent supreme court decisions on no-fault litigation. Get helpful insights on the practical challenges facing practitioners. Learn what’s happening on the dockets of busy circuit court judges and take away best practices.

     

     

    TRIAL LAWYERS UNIVERSITY (TLU) NEW YORK CITY
    – 8 MINUTES TO $9.5 MILLION – September 22, 2023

    An unsupervised, minor, store clerk delayed calling 911 to assist a stabbing victim. Dave Christensen and Sarah Stempky-Kime, trial partners at Christensen Law with numerous 7- and 8-figure verdicts and settlements, will discuss how this novel liability, zero-offer, case was built to become a $9,500,000 judgment at TLU NYC.

     

     

    ICLE 10th ANNUAL NO-FAULT SUMMIT | April 27 & 28, 2023

    Trial attorney Sarah Stempky-Kime will be presenting, “Auto Tort Damages: Noneconomic Damages–Presenting and Defending.” as part of the Third-Party Issues Track.

    Focus on the various considerations regarding auto tort damages under the new no-fault law. Get plaintiff and defense perspectives on presenting, proving, and defending noneconomic damages in auto tort cases.
    Dave Christensen, trial attorney and acknowledged expert on the subject of Michigan no-fault law, will serve as the Moderator of the ICLE’s Judge’s Panel: Views from the Bench on No-Fault Litigation.
    Get a view from the bench on no-fault reform’s latest impact on litigation; briefing and oral arguments in motions for summary disposition; and res judicata. Gain helpful insights on the practical challenges facing practitioners. Learn what’s happening with virtual and in-person proceedings from busy circuit court judges and get the perspectives from the court of appeals. Take away best practices.
    To register visit: https://www.icle.org/modules/store/seminars/schedule.aspx?PRODUCT_CODE=2023CI6310

    MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF JUSTICE (MAJ) 2023
    – NUTS AND BOLTS OF NO-FAULT PRACTICE PARALEGAL AND ASSOCIATE TRACK
    | January 27, 2023 

    Six of our skilled team members will be presenting at the Michigan Association of Justice’s (MAJ) 2023 Nuts and Bolts of No-Fault Practice Paralegal and Associate Track. Join Stephanie, Deb, Devin, Sam, Leslie, and Sarah as they share their respective expertise in client intake and pre-suit investigations, trial preparation and paralegal practice, collaborative cultures and employee engagement.

    The seminar is open to MAJ members only.

    TO REGISTER: https://www.michiganjustice.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=259966mdtc.org/annual-meeting-summer-conference/

    FREE WEBINAR: “NEUROSCIENCE & JURY TRIAL: LEVERAGING THE VISUAL CORTEX”

    SPEAKING

    Dave Christensen breaks down how visual context and framing can drastically impact a jury. He discusses how to leverage the visual cortex through presentation techniques that serve to reinforce learning and win cases.

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    MDTC PANEL DISCUSSION: “CIVIL DISCOVERY” | June 17, 2022 

    SPEAKING

    Join Dave Christensen at Michigan Defense Trial Counsel’s (MDTC) Annual Meeting & Summer Conference this Friday, June 17. Dave will serve as a panelist alongside Chief Judge Joyce A. Draganchuk of 30th Circuit Court and James Liggins of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP. Together they will share their perspectives on the current state of the Discovery process and how to adapt to an ever changing legal landscape.

    TO REGISTER: mdtc.org/annual-meeting-summer-conference/

    FREE WEBINAR: “THE CRITICAL ARGUMENT FOR BUILDING A COHESIVE,
    ENGAGED WORKPLACE” – November 19, 2021

    SPEAKING

    Managing Partner Sarah Stempky-Kime and Co-Founder Leslie Christensen will be presenting a FREE webinar for Michigan Lawyers Weekly (MILW) entitled, “The Critical Argument for Building a Cohesive, Engaged Workplace.” 

    In their webinar, Sarah and Leslie will be sharing their first-hand experience and discuss how employing measures to increase innovation, development, and engagement of employees has resulted in a positive, productive and mutually supportive culture – and the risks associated with overlooking these critical business management tools.

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