Stephanie Chesney, co-chair of the firm's Strategic Risk & Complex Litigation group, was featured on the podcast “Mediating Large Construction Defect Cases: Strategies for Resolving Disputes With Dozens of Parties and Insurers,” where she discusses strategies for navigating and resolving complex, multi-party construction defect disputes.

During the episode, Stephanie shares practical insights on when to mediate, how to prepare clients and insurers for productive negotiations, and how to navigate competing positions on damages, liability, indemnity, contribution, and available insurance coverage. She also focuses on the importance of understanding complex insurance programs, securing settlement authority in advance, selecting the right mediator, and finding creative ways to move negotiations forward when parties reach an impasse.

Stephanie also highlights common mistakes attorneys can make during large construction defect mediations, and explains why focusing on practical solutions, rather than simply assigning fault, can help create meaningful opportunities for resolution. 

To listen to the episode on Spotify, click here.

To listed to the episode on Apple Podcasts, click here.