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Kimberly E. Blair (Partner-Chicago) and Maxwell L. Billek (Partner-Madison, NJ) will present the Wilson Elser Forum webinar “Emerging Trends and Landmark Decisions in Lawyer’s Liability” on September 14, 2026. This program provides claims professionals, underwriters, and attorneys with updates on emerging trends, risk factors, and recent landmark decisions affecting lawyers’ liability and legal malpractice exposure. Kim and Max examine developing malpractice risks associated with generative AI, the growth of transactional malpractice claims, the impact of third-party litigation funding on claim resolution, and the continuing significance of conflicts of interest as a leading source of professional liability. Recent case law on vicarious liability, fee-sharing and ethics obligations, proximate causation standards, fiduciary duties in settlement communications, and litigation privilege are also addressed. By the end of the presentation, participants will be better equipped to identify evolving malpractice risks, understand current legal standards governing professional liability, and implement practical risk-management strategies in their practices.