Upcoming events

Switch to Calendar View

• SERMA® Webinar: The AVOID Act From Both Sides of the Aisle

  • When
    February 26, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Register

  
  

  The AVOID Act is changing the rules of the game!

  Join us for a groundbreaking discussion on the AVOID Act as we tackle its impact on the sports and entertainment industry. This webinar will provide an understanding of what it is, its purpose and how it directly impacts day-to-day litigation strategy.

  Hear opinions from both sides of the aisle—plaintiff’s attorney v. defense attorney, husband v. wife. This webinar is guaranteed to provide a candid, real-world look at how the Act is being applied, challenged and utilized in the sports and entertainment industry.

  Show details
• SERMAnar IV: The Sports & Entertainment Risk Conference

  • Start
    April 16, 2026
  •  
  • End
    April 17, 2026
  •  
  • Location
    41 Seaver Way, Flushing, NY 11368
  • Spaces left
    0

  Join waitlist

  

  Our 4th Annual Conference unites leaders across every corner of the sports and entertainment risk, claims, insurance and legal communities. Don’t miss the chance to drive in runs and circle the bases by sliding into today’s most important topics and building powerful connections with your peers.

  As with all SERMA events, attendance is limited to enhance networking opportunities.

  
  

  
  

  Agenda:

  Thursday 4/16/26:

  • 8:30 am – 9:30 am: Registration & Continental Breakfast
  • 9:30 am - 9:50 am: Opening Remarks
  • 10:00 am - 10:50 am: Session I - University Risk
  • 11:00 am - 11:50 am: Session II - Navigating Coverage Roadblocks
  • 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Keynote Speaker
  • 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm: Lunch 
  • 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm: Session III - Claims Hall of Pain: Litigation Trends
  • 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Session IV - General Counsel Forum
  • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Citi Field Tour (additional $50 fee)
  • 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Happy Hour 

  
  

  Friday 4/17/26:

  • 8:30 am – 9:00 am: Continental Breakfast
  • 9:00 am - 9:50 am: Session V - How to Break Into Sports & Entertainment Risk Management
  • 10:00 am - 10:50 am: Session VI - General Updates
  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Networking Challenge

  
  

  Hotel Information:

  Hyatt Grand Central New York 

  Grand Central Terminal, 109 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017

  Group Code: G-4DLL

  Discounted price of $319 good through March 24, 2026

  
  

  Please Note:

  • If dates selected are not within your group's arrival and departure dates, the system will generate a notification that no rooms are available.  Dates must fall within the contracted block for the link to work.

  • Destination fee of $40.00 is included when reservations are booked.  This fee will automatically be waived at checkout out and guests will not be charged the destination fee as agreed on in your group's contract.

  Speakers:

  • Katherine DeStefano, V Foundation, General Counsel & Chief Human Resources Officer 
  • Kathryn Dindal, Major League Soccer, Senior Director, Enterprise Risk Management  
  • Laurie Frey, Howden, Senior Director, Claims Operations, Products and Service Leader
  • JP Hayslip, Philadelphia Eagles, SVP, Security & Ballpark Operations
  • John Marlow, Chubb, SVP- Primary and Excess Casualty Claims Leader
  • Justin Murphy, Boston Celtics, Director, Risk Management 
  • Kirk Paisch, McGuire Woods, Co-Leader, Insurance Recovery Practice
  • Matt Spector, Chubb, SVP- Head of State of Government & Industry Affairs
  • Dave Thomas, Major League Baseball, SVP, Security & Ballpark Operations
  • Brent Vincent, Lanthrop GPM, Partner

  
  

  
  

  Show details