Cosgrave Partner Julie Smith presented at the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel’s 2026 Annual Convention, where she joined Oregon Court of Appeals Judge Steven Powers and attorney Jonathan Henderson for a panel discussing recent developments in Oregon appellate law.

The panel examined recent Oregon Supreme Court and Court of Appeals decisions affecting construction litigation, insurance coverage, wrongful death, and medical liability. The discussion also explored emerging issues surrounding generative artificial intelligence, proposed changes to the Oregon Rules of Appellate Procedure, and their impact on civil defense practice in Oregon.