Best Practices For False Claims Act Mediations

Join JAMS mediator and arbitrators Conna A. Weiner, Esq., FCIArb and Judge Janice M. Symchych (Former) for a 1.5 hour virtual roundtable on March 16, 2022.  As moderator, Ms. Weiner guides a discussion with government, defense and relator counsel and a neutral mediator outlining their respective experiences in the field and best practices for success. Judge Symchych, a highly regarded expert in qui tam mediations, plans to address the changes that have arisen in the past few years in handling of these cases, including as a few highlights-- the rise of non-intervened cases and attendant relator/defense mediations; the increasing complication of ability-to-pay dynamics; and a bit of secret sauce in getting to success in virtual mediation. 

Opening Remarks:

• R. Scott Oswald, Managing Principal - The Employment Law Group, P.C. Chair - FBA Qui Tam Section

Moderator:

• Conna A. Weiner, Esq., FCIArb, Mediator, Arbitrator, Referee/Special Master - JAMS

Featured Panelists:

• Hon. Janice M. Symchych (Former), Mediator, Arbitrator, Referee/Special Master - JAMS
• Jay P. Holland, Principal - Joseph, Greenwald & Laake
• Patrick M. Klein, Assistant Director, Fraud Section, Civil Division - U.S. D.O.J.
• Michael J. Podberesky, Partner - McGuireWoods