What’s Cookin’ in Litigation?
What’s Cookin’ in Litigation?
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In each episode of “What’s Cookin’ in Litigation?”, host Brian Wacker explores the latest advancements, strategic updates, and best practices for efficiently handling cases. With the sharpest professionals in the industry, Brian breaks down the latest trends and developments, getting to the heart of what’s happening in litigation.
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The podcast focuses on advancements in litigation, strategic updates, and best practices for case handling. Key episodes may include discussions on the impacts of technology on law firm operations, case management strategies during crises, and growth areas within litigation, such as employment law and contract disputes. It offers listeners a comprehensive view of ongoing trends in the legal field.

In each episode of “What’s Cookin’ in Litigation?”, host Brian Wacker explores the latest advancements, strategic updates, and best practices for efficiently handling cases. With the sharpest professionals in the industry, Brian breaks down the latest trends and developments, getting to the heart of what’s happening in litigation.
What's Cookin' in Litigation? with Brian Wacker, Episode 11
In this episode of “What's Cookin' in Litigation?” host Brian Wacker welcomes Ashley Rodgers. Ashley is a Partner in The Cook Group’s Pennsylvania office, where she represents clients in complex litigation matters, relying on her experience across a broad range of practice areas, including transportation and trucking liability, employment law, professional liability, medical malpractice, toxic tort, and general casualty defense.
Tune in to the episode to hear about:
* Ashley’s career journey with extensive experience in asbestos and toxic tort works, along with general liability, professional liability, and medical malpractice that led her to her position as The Cook Group’s newest partner and opening a new office in Pittsburgh
* Pennsylvania's legal nuances, particularly in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with the prevalence of toxic tort litigation, attributing it to historical industrial activities in the region, coupled with plaintiff-friendly laws
* How the Pittsburgh legal scene operates, emphasizing the congenial and cooperative nature of lawyers in this jurisdiction, akin to a ”Midwest mentality”
* Specific legal trends, such as the rise in talc litigation within Pennsylvania
* Ashley’s vision for expanding the firm’s footprint with the Cook Group’s expansion in Pittsburgh
Learn more about Ashley Rodgers:
* Connect with Ashley on Rodgers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-rodgerspa
* View Ashley’s profile on Cook Group’s website: https://cookgrouplegal.com/attorney/ashley-rodgers
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About “What's Cookin' in Litigation?”:
In each episode of “What’s Cookin’ in Litigation?” host Brian Wacker explores the latest advancements, strategic updates, and best practices for efficiently handling cases. With the sharpest professionals in the industry, Brian breaks down the latest trends and developments, getting to the heart of what’s happening in litigation.
Watch more episodes of “What's Cookin' in Litigation?”:
* Website: https://cookgrouplegal.com
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086333426860
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookgrouplegal
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cook-group-legal
Connect and learn more from your host, Brian Wacker:
* Read Brian’s bio on cookgrouplegal.com: https://cookgrouplegal.com/attorney/brian-m-wacker
* Connect Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-wacker-32920b90
* Email: [email protected]

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