How AI Creates 8-Figure Closing Arguments + Breaking Mass Torts Updates


Building a Future-Focused Firm: Insights from Mike Bonamarte

How do you scale a plaintiff firm without losing the boutique-level client experience?

For Mike Bonamarte, Managing Partner at Levin & Perconti, the answer lies in bold partnerships, the right infrastructure, and embracing innovation – including AI in the courtroom.

In this week’s episode of The Jon & Marc Podcast, Mike shares how his 25-lawyer Chicago firm:

🏥 Expanded into birth injury litigation with 80+ active cases

🏆 Secured multiple eight-figure verdicts in just a few years

🤖 Uses AI tools for trial prep, strategy, and storytelling

🔀 Decides when to build vs. buy expertise in new practice areas

🤝 Maintains client trust while turning down cases gracefully

Don’t miss this candid conversation on managing $500K+ trials, guiding teams through multi-year litigation, and staying hands-on as a managing partner.

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This Week in Tort Talks

We’re back with another fast-hitting roundup of the biggest moves in mass torts!

From tech platforms facing trial to ongoing pharma battles, here’s what we covered with industry expert Joe Fantini:

⚖️ Social Media Addiction: First Bellwether trial confirmed for November; most plaintiffs’ experts cleared to testify

🎮 Roblox Litigation: Dual tracks emerging: video game addiction and minor sexual assault. MDL petition filed

🍼 NEC: Census order signals movement toward settlement talks

🌱 Roundup: Bayer pressing case-by-case settlements while awaiting Supreme Court guidance on preemption

💊 Tylenol (Autism/ADHD Claims): Second Circuit oral arguments delayed until November following FDA announcements

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