The First 72 Hours: Managing a Crisis and the Decisions That Make or Break Legal Exposure

An Interactive Program for Corporate In-House Counsel

When a significant incident strikes, the first 72 hours can define your company’s future. Join the Hinshaw legal team and the Florida Bar Corporate Counsel Committee on February 11, 2026, at Hinshaw's Fort Lauderdale office for a practical, interactive session designed for corporate in-house counsel. We will explore how to protect your organization during its most vulnerable moments. 

Program Format

• • ​4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Plenary Session

A dynamic discussion on managing legal, regulatory, employment, transactional, and reputational risk immediately following a crisis.

• • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.  Industry Breakouts

Small-group conversations tailored to your industry, applying the crisis-management framework to real-world scenarios.

Featured industry breakouts include:
​​1) Insurance
​2) Transportation | Aviation | Logistics
3) Hospitality | Retail | eCommerce
4) Financial Services | Financial Institutions

• • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Networking Reception

Key Themes

• • Crisis Management and Preservation
  • Transactional Risk Management
  • M&A and Due Diligence 
  • Corporate Governance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Data Privacy and Emerging Technology

Hinshaw Presenters

• • John Weedon | Partner
  • Barbara Fernandez | Partner  
  • Catherine Hedglon | Partner
  • Steve Lehner | Partner  
  • Scott Seaman | Partner   
  • April Zloch | Partner​

We look forward to seeing you! Register here.