When the call arrives that your company is going to be in a big fight – a bet-the-company storm watched by the board and the C-suite – achieving the best outcome starts at the very beginning. How you approach the claims on day one, from internal messaging and planning to evaluating outside counsel, determines whether you are set for success or for unnecessary expenses and an unhappy outcome. This session bridges the legal and business perspectives, offering practical insights into how experienced trial lawyers approach high-stakes litigation from the outset. Learn how to not only weather the storm but emerge on the other side stronger, better coordinated, and less vulnerable to the next fight.