First Court, an IMS Legal Strategies company, is hosting a live webinar on February 18, 2026, at 11:45 AM ET, focused on practical strategies for defending non-economic damages in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. This program will address the challenges defense teams face when jurors are asked to assign monetary value to pain, suffering, and emotional distress.
The webinar will feature a panel discussion with experienced trial attorneys Dan Santaniello and Chris Soper, joined by retired judge and First Court trial consultant Kristi Harrington. Drawing from their combined years of courtroom experience and hundreds of cases, the panelists will share proven techniques for presenting reasonable, credible non-economic damages arguments from the defense perspective in these sensitive cases.
Dan and Chris will discuss approaches to framing damages narratives, managing juror expectations, and maintaining credibility in high-stakes litigation. The session will conclude with a live Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the panel on the issues that matter most when defending non-economic damages claims.
