Race-Neutral Civil Trials: When Does Race Play a Factor in the Verdict?

Join Smith Freed Eberhard partners, Joy Lee and Cliff Wilson, as they take a deeper dive into the recent Washington Supreme Court case of Henderson v. Thompson, and what impact it might have on future Washington jury trials. 

Why Watch This Webinar?

This webinar is designed specifically for insurance professionals handling Washington claims and litigated cases. Our presenters will highlight trends and takeaways for claims professionals in the wake of Henderson v. Thompson.

Key Cases Presented Include:

• Henderson v. Thompson case overview
• Henderson appellate record, including the US Supreme Court’s denial of Petition for Writ of Certiorari
• “Objective Observer” framework for identifying potential racial bias
• Burden of proof at Evidentiary Hearings under Henderson
• How Henderson might impact Washington jury trials moving forward

CE Credit (Only Applicable To Attendees At Date and Time of Webinar, Not Applicable After Webinar Date): This webinar is pre-approved for 1 hour of adjuster continuing education (CE) credit in Oregon, Texas, and Washington.

The content of this webinar is appropriate for insurance professionals of all experience levels. Attendance will be monitored.

Cost: This webinar is free to attend. Please feel free to share this invitation with your contacts in the industry.

Questions: Please contact Julia Thompson at 503-227-2424 or jdcthompson@smithfreed.com