CALL FOR CONTENT

2025 CLM ANNUAL CONFERENCE – DALLAS
APRIL 9-11, 2025

Top Tips for Crafting a Standout Proposal
Want your proposal to shine? Here are some expert tips to help you get selected:

1. Diversity Makes a Difference: Bring a range of viewpoints and backgrounds to your speaker panel. The more diverse the better!
2. Engage the Audience: We love interactive sessions! Share your plan for audience engagement and include at least two key learning objectives to highlight the takeaways.
3. Fully Assemble Your Panel: Proposals with a complete speaker lineup (four to five speakers) are more likely to be selected, so ensure every panelist is confirmed and ready to go.
4. Target Your Content: Tailor your session for mid-to senior-level litigation, claims, and risk professionals, as well as experienced attorneys.
5. Select a Hot Topic: Choose a new or trending topic to grab attention! See below for some Hot Topic Suggestions.

Hot Topic Suggestions
Get people talking by focusing on fresh and emerging issues shaping our industry:

• AI and Automation in Claims: Explore how AI is revolutionizing claims management, risk assessment, and litigation.
• ESG and Risk Management: Discover how environmental, social, and governance factors are influencing risk and claims practices.
• Cybersecurity in a Post-Pandemic World: Delve into evolving cyber threats and strategies for protecting sensitive litigation and claims data.
• Social Inflation’s Impact on Litigation Costs: Uncover how societal changes are affecting claims outcomes and insurance premiums.
• Cannabis Claims and Coverage: Dive into the legal challenges surrounding cannabis-related claims and evolving regulations.
• DE&I Initiatives in Claims Handling: Address how diversity, equity, and inclusion are reshaping workplace culture and claims practices.
• Climate Change and Catastrophic Risk: Analyze how climate-related events are driving changes in property and casualty insurance.
• Insurtech and Legaltech Innovations: Highlight new technologies improving efficiency and accuracy in insurance and litigation.
• Bad Faith Litigation Trends: Discuss the latest developments and trends in bad faith claims across the U.S.
• Medicare Compliance and Set-Asides: Keep up with the latest regulatory updates and best practices for Medicare set-asides.

Important Reminders for a Successful Proposal Submission

1. Submit a Full Panel: Submitting a complete, confirmed speaker panel will significantly improve your chances of being selected. Ensure all speakers have agreed to participate before submission, as incomplete panels are less likely to be chosen.
2. Stick to Deadlines: Adhering to deadlines is essential for CE/CLE compliance. We cannot extend or alter submission or material deadlines due to strict state regulations, so please ensure that all necessary materials are submitted on time.