USLAW NETWORK Vice Chair Tamara Goorevitz of Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. in Maryland joins the USLAW Live podcast to unpack several key aspects of Maryland liability law, including the cap on non-economic damages, contributory negligence and assumption of risk – and why these matters carry significant implications for businesses operating in the state. Tamara and USLAW Live co-hosts Jessica Dark of Pierce Couch in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Michael Judy of Dysart Taylor in Kansas City, Missouri, also discuss the broader state of litigation in America, offer guidance to rising litigators, and share practical tips for building a strong professional network. They round things out with seasonal favorites, like apple picking, rewatching favorite shows and movies (reality TV guilty pleasures included), and how mahjong mania can elevate a pool party to the next level. Tune in for a wide-ranging conversation that blends legal insight with a dose of fun.
:05 Welcome and intro
4:5- Introduction to Tamara’s practice (which emphasizes transportation and logistics law and retail law), her role as vice chair of USLAW and her outlook for the USLAW year ahead.
6:55 Guidance to rising lawyers and litigators – building a network, growing participation, and gaining visibility among peers and leaders.
11:25 What’s unique/going on in Maryland law? What business should know about the litigation landscape.
16:50 With a decline of trial cases, how do younger litigators learn the tricks of the trade?
19:55 Is there a case for going to trial?
24:00 Favorite moment of the 2025 USLAW NETWORK Annual Client Conference.
26:35 As a busy litigator, Tamara shares how she finds her quiet/downtime, including quality time with her family, Amazing Race, a good beach read and more.