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SCAHRM August Webinar: Anchoring Damages with Mason Ho

August 21, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Description:

Manson Ho, will discuss the proliferation of nuclear verdicts around the country, some of the psychological reasons behind such verdicts, and practical advice for defendants.   Traditional versus new and recommended defense approaches to damages will be discussed – specifically, the concept of low anchoring supported by academic research as well as jury research case studies.

Speaker Bio:

Manson Ho is the Director of Litigation Solutions based out of Dallas, Texas. He practiced commercial litigation and insurance defense for over seven years before moving overseas where he consulted on active US-based trials for another two years. After practicing law, Mr. Ho transitioned to the world of tech startups where he helped in building out sales and marketing teams of several SaaS companies, including those involving AI for law firms and corporate counsel.  When he moved back to the US after seven years, he continued his career in the legal industry with sales of both software and consulting services. In all, Mr. Ho has devoted two decades to providing his expertise to both providers and buyers of legal services and products.

Because of his hands-on courtroom experience, Mr. Ho frequently provides CLEs and demonstrations of Magna’s tech-enabled services to firms of all sizes and all practice areas. He received his JD from Baylor University School of Law and his BA in Criminology from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Identify the rationale and benefits of anchoring damages in medical malpractice cases
  2. Understand juror psychology regarding awarding damages in medical malpractice cases
  3. Identify strategies for successfully anchoring damages in a medical malpractice case

 

Details

Date:
August 21, 2024
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm