ABYC Announces Marine Law Symposium Agenda

The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the fifth annual Marine Law Symposium, “Product, Professional and Personal Liability,” January 11, 2022, at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina.

“We are thrilled to be back in person for the 2022 Marine Law Symposium with an excellent speaker lineup,” said John Adey, ABYC president. “We will be following COVID guidelines as outlined by the Francis Marion Hotel, so space is limited. We encourage people to register soon to benefit from these exclusive perspectives on high profile accidents not shared in any other venue.”

The agenda includes case studies of accident investigations and litigations that impact today’s verdicts, evidence and expert testimony tips, and common liability risks with prevention steps. Six continuing education credits will be awarded to attendees.

The 2022 Marine Law Symposium speakers include:

• Raúl Chacón Jr. – MG+M The Law Firm
• Peter Chisholm – Mercury Marine
• William Daley – CED Technologies
• Gregory Davis – Davis Marine Consulting Associates
• Patrick Duggan – Merrimac Insurance
• Stephen Ellenbecker – Johnson & Bell
• Christina Paul – K&L Gates LLP
• Jeffery Smith – Honigman LLP
• Robert Taylor – Design Research Engineering (DRE)

The symposium content is intended for surveyors, manufacturers, insurance personnel, lawyers, compliance professionals, expert witnesses, consultants, and anyone looking to get into the marine industry.

An early-bird registration discount is available until December 1.

Due to the unique circumstances surrounding current travel, ABYC will honor a full refund for anyone who cancels their registration before December 13.

Sponsors include CWR Wholesale Distribution, Wards Marine Electric, MG+M Law Firm, CED Technologies, Forensic Marine Investigations International and Vetus Maxwell.

To learn more about the event and sponsorship opportunities visit www.abycmarinelaw.com