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June 2008
Andrew Schirrmeister spoke at the Harris Martin Benzene Litigation Conference
held on June 2 and 3, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Andrew’s presentation was
entitled Exposure Assessment Methodologies: The Focus on Dose. A copy of
Andrew’s presentation is
attached.
February 2008
Andrew Schirrmeister and Bob Flora spoke at the National Association of Railroad
Trial Counsel Special Litigation Conference XVIII held on February 7, 2008.
Their presentation is
attached.
December 2007
Andrew Schirrmeister was one of
the defense counsel in a symposium sponsored by HarrisMartin Publishing entitled
Benzene Litigation Conference: Trial of a Benzene-Leukemia Case from Jury
Selection to Verdict. Andrew was responsible for the direct examination of the
defense toxicologist, Dr. Shanna Collie. A copy of Andrew’s direct examination
is attached.
November 2007
Andrew Schirrmeister spoke at the recent Mealey’s Benzene Litigation
Conference in Phoenix. Andrew’s presentation was entitled
Future of Benzene Litigation: Emerging Products, New Types of Exposure,
and Where the Cases are Being Filed. A copy of Andrew’s presentation is
attached. Of
Counsel article and
National Law Journal article referenced in presentation.
September 2007
Andrew Schirrmeister spoke and presented a paper entitled “No Good Deed Goes
Unpunished: Plaintiffs’ Efforts to Turn Product Stewardship Against
Defendants” at an industry-sponsored toxic tort practice group meeting. A
redacted version of Mr. Schirrmeister’s speech is
attached.
February 2006
Andrew Schirrmeister was a featured speaker at the HarrisMartin Benzene 101
Litigation in San Antonio, Texas. Andrew’s panel discussed exposure
assessment in the context of Benzene litigation. His presentation included
information on the toxicology of benzene, recent Texas law on exposure
causation, and an overview of five methods of calculating exposure
assessments: empirical assessments, industrial hygiene monitoring,
literature review, governmental investigations, and exposure modeling,
particularly the Well Mixed Room model...more
November 2005
The Firm was featured in The Legal Practice and Management Report of the Of
Counsel magazine. Of Counsel takes a brief look at the advantages of a boutique
firm, merely to conclude “it’s clear that Schirrmeister has gathered a
formidable term, one that is proving that companies should continue to look to
boutiques for their litigation needs, especially those with the diverse
experience and skills the SDAB firm has.” [Read
more]
September 2005
Andrew Schirrmeister was a featured speaker at the HarrisMartin
Benzene Litigation Conference in Marina Del Ray, California entitled
“Effective Handling of Benzene Cases: The Pros Speak”. Andrew’s panel was
entitled Pure and “Trace” Benzene Cases: The Fundamentals. Andrew discussed
the settings in which such cases arise, the potential defendants and
potential plaintiffs, joint defense issues, and the manner in which the
cases are resolved or play out in court. This written presentation addressed
the quantification of trace benzene exposure through inhalation, ingestion
and dermal uptake models...more
