Name: A flash flood, a fatality, a lawsuit. A case study in critical incident response and preparing to successfully defend a lawsuit.
Start: 2026-10-22T08:30:00-0700
End: 2026-10-22T10:00:00-0700

Main Conference: Tuesday October 20 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Preconference: Monday October 19 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

*Schedule subject to change.

A flash flood, a fatality, a lawsuit. A case study in critical incident response and preparing to successfully defend a lawsuit.

Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT

Weyerhaeuser

Join outdoor recreation attorney Leah Corrigan for a candid discussion of a river fatality in Grand Canyon on a commercial river trip. We will delve into risk management strategies that ultimately led to a favorable result in litigation. From risk management preparedness to immediate response and litigation, the session will explore tangible takeaways for managers and outdoor professionals.

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Leah Corrigan

Managing Attorney, Recreation Law Group

Leah Corrigan is the Managing Attorney of Recreation Law Group, a legal and risk management firm that advises and defends a wide variety of outdoor recreation businesses. Leah is an experienced litigator who has represented outdoor industry clients in serious personal injury matters... Read More →

Thursday October 22, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Weyerhaeuser 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217

Legal & Insurance, Breakout Session

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