MCLC’s Adam Cooper served as the Regional Program Chair of ALFA International’s Product Liability & Complex Torts Practice Group’s Regional Seminar held May 9, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The program “Business Risk from Cradle to Court” focused on managing supply-side issues and liability risks through effective screening and procurement, negotiation and management of contracts, and efficient litigation strategies. ALFAI members and clients from across the country attended strategy sessions, including:

  • “Procurement Negotiations” – industry experts discussed an integrative approach to identifying and selecting sources of products, components, raw materials, and services; aligning contractual terms with a business team’s needs; and managing the contract and relationship, addressing ongoing supply and reliability, traceability, early termination, and tender.
  • “Indemnity and Enforcement Litigation Strategies” – industry experts discussed best practices for defending product liability and warranty litigation, including enforcing indemnity and other insured agreements, engaging experts, and other effective strategies.

About ALFA International

Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC is a member of ALFA International, a premier global legal network with more than 140 independent law firm members worldwide. Similar in size and experience, ALFAI member firms meet high standards to be part of the network and their attorneys are well respected by peers in both the legal and business community. ALFAI member attorneys establish broad, deep relationships with each other and are committed to providing cost-effective, high-quality legal services. As a result, membership in ALFAI enables MCLC to use its local experience to deliver highly effective legal solutions while drawing upon the collective wisdom and experience of a comprehensive worldwide network of accomplished trial and business counsel. More information on ALFAI is available at https://www.alfainternational.com/

About Adam Cooper

Adam Cooper is a trial attorney handing complex litigation with an emphasis on product liability, professional liability, business and commercial law, real estate, food and beverage, and trucking and transportation. In addition to his litigation practice, Adam advises professionals and businesses on risk mitigation and strategic planning for regulatory compliance, recall planning, performance improvement, litigation prevention, and malpractice avoidance. He has been named a Best Lawyer by Best Lawyers in America®, a SuperLawyer by SuperLawyers®, an AV® Preeminent Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, and has a 10.0 Superb Attorney Rating on AVVO.  Adam can be reached at (518) 675-7742 and at acooper@mclclaw.com.

About Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC

MCLC is a law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services and unparalleled value while building rewarding and lasting client relationships. Our team includes seasoned trial and transactional attorneys who are nationally recognized industry and legal authorities in a wide range of practices, supported by a remarkable professional support staff. For more information on our firm, visit mclclaw.com or contact our Marketing Director, Stacy A. Smith at ssmith@mclclaw.com.