Deedee Gasch and Jennifer Morris Jones spoke at the 2025 Annual Conference for the National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association. The conference was held March 3-5, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
On March 5, Deedee presented on the panel “New Kids on the Block: How Young Professionals Can Revitalize the Insurance Defense Industry.” which focused on the growing need and benefits of attracting and retaining younger professionals in the insurance defense industry. The discussion highlighted how fresh perspectives, creativity, and new energy from emerging legal talent can help propel the industry forward.
Jennifer served on a March 5 panel entitled “Roping in Risks: Defending Against TBI Claims,” which explored strategies for investigating and defending traumatic brain injury claims in workers’ compensation and liability cases. The panel covered essential topics, including investigative tips for potential legal implications, insights into medical investigations, and strategies for facilitating return-to-work efforts or negotiating settlements.
Deedee is a Partner in the Wilmington office of Cranfill Sumner LLP and is Chair of the firm’s Retail, Restaurant and Hospitality Practice Group. Jennifer is a Partner in the Raleigh office of Cranfill Sumner and is Chair of the firm’s Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation Practice Group.
