marcus evans Hosts 7th Drug & Medical Device Litigation Forum

Feb. 9, 2012 - PRLog -- marcus evans, a conference production company, will host the 7th Drug & Medical Device Litigation Forum, March 7-8, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA. More than 16 leading experts will provide insights on how to use and implement the new strategies in drug and medical device litigation.

Due to recent developments, medical device and pharmaceutical products are inherently at risk. In order to protect themselves, companies must constantly ensure that they reduce their exposure to litigation when problems arise by incorporating litigation readiness, utilizing cost efficient litigation strategies and accurately managing policies to ensure an effective defense at trial.

Key speakers at this upcoming event include Hon. Sandra Mazer Moss, Coordinating Judge Court of Common Pleas, Trial Division with the First Judicial Court, Philadelphia, Amanda T. Perez, Senior Corporate Counsel at Pfizer Inc., Thomas Pfennig, Senior Counsel at Bayer Healthcare and Peter Rother, Associate General Counsel at St. Jude Medical. Other companies presenting include the US District Court of Massachusetts, Teleflex, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Varian Medical Systems, Inc., Medrad, Astellas US, Inc. and Allergan.

With a one-track focus, the 7th Drug & Medical Device Litigation Forum is a highly intensive, content-driven event that includes case studies, presentations and panel discussions over two full days. This conference targets industry leaders in litigation and liability roles in order to provide an intimate atmosphere for both the delegates and speakers.

marcus evans invites inside and outside counsel to join in this cutting-edge, peer-to-peer conference that examines best practices in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. In addition to two days of conference sessions, attendees will have extensive networking opportunities with their peers.

For more information on this conference or to get a complete list of speakers, sessions or past attendees, visit http://www.marcusevansch.com/DMDLF_PR or contact Michele Westergaard at 312-540-3000 ext. 6625 or Michelew@marcusevansch.com.

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