Elena Zoniadis (Of Counsel-White Plains, NY) will present "From Rookie to Ready: Navigating Legal Issues in Pathology Reporting - Building Confidence as a New Pathologist” for a United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) webinar on October 28, 2026. Elena, who focuses her practice on defending medical malpractice claims, will be joined by moderator Dr. Danielle Maracaja, Associate Professor of Pathology and hematopathologist at Duke University. The session explores medicolegal issues in pathology reporting and covers the basics of a medical malpractice claim, including how and when evidence is used in litigation. Elena offers case-based practical guidance on communicating diagnostic uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of careful recordkeeping, documentation of specimen provenance, consultation and second review, and preservation of slides and records to reduce legal risk.