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Medicolegal Symposium

The UK College of Medicine - NKY Campus and NKU Chase College of Law present this one-day interdisciplinary symposium bringing together law students, medical students, attorneys, and faculty for a hands-on exploration of the intersection of medicine and law. Through a keynote, expert panels, and immersive breakout sessions—including mock malpractice trials and medical deposition simulations—participants will gain practical insight into malpractice, expert testimony, healthcare contracts, and risk management.

Designed for anyone interested in healthcare-related practice, the program offers real-world training, career-building connections, and perspectives you won’t find in a standard classroom or CLE.


Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Chase College Foundation Courtroom | Nunn Hall

6.0 General CLE Hours approved in OH & pending in KY

Breakfast & Lunch Provided


Space is limited—don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge at the crossroads of medicine and law.

Sponsors
UK College of Medicine
Dallas and Turner
NKU Chase College of Law
Symposium Agenda

8:30–9:00 a.m.

Registration

9:00–10:30 a.m.

Opening Keynote & Roundtable
Navigating Malpractice: The Current Medical-Legal Landscape

10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Session I: Malpractice Mock Trial
Simulating Medical Testimony in Court

A live mock trial exploring physician and attorney roles in a malpractice prosecution.

12:15–1:15 p.m.

Lunch 

1:15–2:45 p.m.

Session II: Malpractice Deposition Skills
Preparing for a Medical Deposition

Interactive deposition simulation with guided feedback from legal and medical experts.

3:00–4:30 p.m.

Breakout Sessions

Protecting Your Professional Future

Concurrent, fast-paced sessions for law and medical audiences covering:

  • Medical expert evaluation
  • What attorneys should know about IMEs and PIP
  • Healthcare obligations to law enforcement
  • Common malpractice pitfalls for physicians
  • Prosecution and healthcare
  • Risk management in medical practice

4:30–5:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks & Evaluation

 

Speakers
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Students and Faculty - Free Registration Here

Attorneys and Medical Professionals - $50 Registration Here
(6.0 CLE approved in OH and pending in KY)


Questions about CLE's or alumni events?
Contact Excutive Director Jeannine Abukhater Lambert at abukhaterj1@nku.edu or call (859) 572-6403


 

Contact & Connect

David H. MacKnight
Associate Dean for Advancement
859.572.5276
macknightd1@nku.edu
 
Jeannine Abukhater Lambert
Executive Director of Centers & Programming
859.572.6403 
abukhaterj1@nku.edu
 
Ivory F. Faeth
Events Coordinator
859.572.5356
faethi1@nku.edu