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MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson is honored to serve as a guest panelist for the NFP Cybersecurity Roundtable on Tuesday, September 26 regarding . This event will cover security strategies to fortify your organization’s digital defenses. are becoming more complex and commonplace, and it is important to stay on top of best practices for guarding against security risks. The panel will cover topics such as industry trends, methods for protecting sensitive data and assets, and case studies exploring real-word cybersecurity breaches.​

​You’ll hear from NFP’s Cyber Practice leader, Courtney Maugé, Esq.; Baker Tilly Partner, Risk Advisory, Madhu Maganti; and our very own CEO, Gretchen Watson.​
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Join the webinar and stay one step ahead of cybersecurity risks with help from specialists in risk management.​
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At MRC, we understand that diversity is the cornerstone of innovation, excellence, and growth. As we honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, and embrace the rich culture of Hispanic and Latin American communities. This commemoration gives us a chance to acknowledge notable figures in civil rights, law, and medicine like Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, Dolores Huerta, and many others.

Observing National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to engage with Hispanic and Latin American communities, recognize their remarkable achievements, and reflect on creating a more inclusive society.

August marks National Wellness Month and MRC encourages taking actionable steps to promote overall health. In the spirit of self-care, here are a few of our favorite tips:

1. Be Mindful – Studies show mindfulness improves immune systems and decreases anxiety, so we do our best to actively stay in the present.

2. Get Moving – Physical activity benefits physical health, mental, and emotional wellbeing— we find it's an instant happiness booster!

3. Stay Connected – Internal employee resource groups and team building initiatives encourage connection and a sense of belonging amongst our hybrid workforce.

We would love to hear your organization’s suggestions or personal tips for increased employee health, wellness, and overall satisfaction!

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson is attending the 2023 IADC Trial Academy at Stanford University in Palo Alto on Saturday, August 5th. This six-day program, from August 5th to 11th, is hosted on the beautiful Law School campus with buildings dating back to 1893. The IADC Trial Academy is considered the “Crown Jewel” of the IADC and is one of the oldest and most well-regarded programs for defense trial advocacy skill development. We look forward to learning from preeminent industry leaders and instructors from across the legal landscape discussing techniques and tactics for trials.

An engaging set of informative talks have been scheduled for this 49th annual academy including trial technology presentation, direct and cross examinations of a variety of witnesses, and ethics for trial lawyers.

MRC integrates our 40 years of experience and partners with clients to provide medical fact strategic support to in-house counsel and outside advisors. Any occasion to meet with industry experts in trial advocacy to connect, share knowledge, tackle common legal problems, and develop and share solutions is a welcome opportunity.

We hope to see you at the reception and networking dinner on Saturday!

MRC’s Business Development Manager Natalie Baker Reis is attending the 2023 ACI Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law at the Omni Parker House in Boston from July 26th to July 27th. This two-day program is hosted at the historic 19th-Century Omni Parker House, which is mere minutes from Boston Common and the New England Aquarium.

We look forward to learning from preeminent women and service providers from across the legal landscape, discussing changes and issues in the Life Sciences industry today. An engaging set of informative talks have been scheduled for this tenth annual ACI summit for Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law, including strategies for legal communication, overcoming operational challenges, and improving diversity in clinical trials.

MRC integrates our 40 years of experience and partners with clients to provide medical fact strategic support to in-house counsel and outside advisors. Any occasion to meet with industry experts in legal operations to connect, share knowledge, tackle common legal problems, and develop and share solutions is a welcome opportunity.

We hope to see you at the networking luncheons or cocktail reception at this beautiful venue originally founded in 1855.

As we approach July 4th, MRC believes in celebrating and supporting the spirit of freedom that fuels our country. We believe in the power of diversity, inclusivity, and the pursuit of individual and collective growth. We wish you a joyous and safe Independence Day filled with unity, gratitude, and some old-fashioned fun! Let us continue to uphold the values that make our nation exceptional and work together to create a brighter future for all.

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson and CMO Matthew Mott are attending the 2023 IADC Annual Meeting at the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii from July 9th to July 14th. We look forward to attending this five-day program at the Fairmont Orchid’s 32-acre oceanfront location along the black-lava Kohala Coast to learn from preeminent industry leaders and service providers discussing changes in legal operations. ​

​The IADC Annual Meeting is the keynote conference for legal and civil justice system professionals, and they have scheduled an engaging set of informative talks including combatting anti-competitive actions on e-commerce platforms, insurance coverage in wrongful incarceration cases, and navigating litigation risks of AI and the Metaverse. ​

MRC integrates our 40 years of experience and partners with clients to provide medical fact strategic support to in-house counsel and outside advisors. Any occasion to meet with industry experts in legal operations to connect, share knowledge, tackle common legal problems, and develop solutions is a welcome opportunity. ​

​We hope to see you at the Pau ʻĀkoakoa Welcome Reception at the Fairmont Orchid’s Croquet Lawn or the Member Mix-and-Mingles! ​

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Join us in making a paws-itive difference!

As passionate advocates for animal welfare and responsible pet ownership, MRC wants to raise awareness about the millions of cats eagerly awaiting forever homes. Share these links to get involved!

1. Adopt, don’t shop: we encourage you to adopt from a local shelter or rescue organization. Learn more at https://houstonspca.org/available-pets/
2. Foster: we invite you to explore providing temporary care and shelter at https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/foster_a_pet.html

If you have heartwarming adoption stories, photos of your cats, or any ideas for further support, we would love to hear from you! We hope you enjoy our hiss-terical conglomeration of photos of MRC’s beloved cats.

MRC’s CMO Matthew Mott is attending the 2023 CLOC Global Institute (CGI) this year at the Bellagio in Las Vegas tomorrow until May 18th. We look forward to attending this four-day program to learn from preeminent industry leaders and service providers discussing changes in legal operations.

CGI is the largest continuing education event for legal operations professionals, and they have scheduled an engaging set of talks including advancing modern law practice, driving legal teams’ strategic value, and cultivating contract analytics and collaboration in a digital first, AI era.

We hope to see you at the Exhibit Hall Networking Receptions or the Mix & Sip Happy Hour!

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It is National Nurses Week heralded by Florence Nightingale and her birthday on May 12th, and we want to recognize our remarkable nurses for all that they do. They work tirelessly bringing their specialized clinical expertise to allegations of our client’s legal matters, and ultimately delivering facts and insights invaluable to medical discovery support. Most importantly, we want to acknowledge and celebrate ALL nurses. Your efforts are deeply valued and you are greatly admired. You make our world a better place.

MRC is Proud to Announce Naming to Houston’s 2023 Best and Brightest! One of only 16 winning companies in Houston, MRC’s President and CEO, Gretchen Watson, said, “MRC is proud to be named a 2023 Houston’s Best & Brightest Winner! We are tireless in the pursuit of excellence for our employees and our clients, and I am grateful for the creativity, dedication, and hard work our team demonstrates every day that makes MRC an incredible place to work and an employer of choice. We look forward to continuing the commitment to excellence that leads to increased productivity and performance.”

MRC’s National Account Representative Derek Quindry is gearing up for the great food and weather of New Orleans to attend DRI’s Drug and Medical Device Seminar, May 3rd through 5th, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. We look forward to attending this three-day program to hear cutting-edge updates from the heads of the foremost drug and medical device companies. ​

DRI has a robust schedule of engaging talks including FDA approvals, changing perceptions of jurors in drug and device cases, and strategies for presenting and defending remote testimony.

As MRC partners with our clients on thousands of drug and medical device matters each year, we work hard to build best-practices and leading-edge technologies that support a changing legal landscape. These opportunities to get out and speak with other industry experts are invaluable to delivering the top-notch medical discovery support that our clients are accustomed to receiving.

We hope to see you at the networking reception on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, and the group NOLA Ghost Walking Tour on Thursday evening!

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson is gearing up for the cool and cloudy weather in Chicago to attend IADC's 2023 Corporate Counsel College, April 27th and 28th, at the Loews Chicago Hotel. We look forward to this exciting two-day program to learn more from in-house counsel and trusted outside advisors. ​
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IADC has scheduled numerous engaging talks including strategies for effective legal holds, ESG, taking stances on hot-button social and political issues, and emerging trends in bringing mass litigation to finality. We are particularly looking forward to the IADC Leadership Forum for the scheduled presentations designed to accelerate the path to leadership within the law firm or legal department. ​
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MRC integrates our 40 years of experience and partners with you to provide strategic medical discovery support and document retrieval and hosting to in-house counsel and outside advisors. Any occasion to meet with industry experts to learn and share knowledge is a welcome opportunity for us. ​
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We hope to see you at the ETA hotel bar or Streeterville Social for refreshments!

Tomorrow we celebrate 🌎 Day!

In the medical-legal world so much paper goes to waste. At MRC, we take pride in the fact that our virtual solutions like WiseFiles, WisePFS, and MRCRecords allow us to securely host and retrieve medical data or records. 100% of our PFS and nurse analysis, and 98% of our record retrieval is handled virtually. Aware of our e-waste carbon footprint, we have a company-wide notification system in place to encourage active deletion of aged files and emails.

Our other environmentally-forward efforts include successfully implementing remote work so that 95% of our team no longer drives to our office! And for those that do, we assist with arranging carpooling. We also have have an organizational recycling system in place.

We hope our efforts make a difference in giving back to this beautiful world. Please share your thoughts and ideas on eco-friendly practices!

MRC’s CMO Matthew Mott, Sales Manager Natalie Reis, and Account Executive Cassie Ferries are headed to Scottsdale to attend American Bar Association's Toxic Torts & Environmental Law 31st Annual Spring Conference.

From April 20th to 22nd, our team will be at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia soaking up the sun at the base of the picturesque Camelback Mountain.

This conference is designed to focus on the development and defense of novel toxic tort and environmental science through the lens of PFAS, and MRC is intent on gleaning insights from discussions on national trends in toxic tort and environmental litigation including new routes of chemical exposure.

It is always a welcome opportunity to meet industry experts, including some of the most talented defense lawyers, in-house lawyers, insurance professionals, and consultants allowing us to continue to grow and excel as a top medical discovery review and support partner for legal teams.

We are hiring!

Come work at MRC as a Software Developer III in this hybrid position in Houston, TX. We are always seeking new and diverse talent to grow our specialized team.

We need you to have:
+ Experience utilizing the Microsoft Tech Stack (c #, Azure, React, .net, SQL Server)
+ A desire to lead a team of developers while translating complex, functional, and technical requirements into custom designs of Microsoft-based applications.
+ Understanding of the design, implementation, and deployment of change control processes on Microsoft.net platforms.
+ Detail-oriented understanding of integrating cloud services to develop, test, deploy, and manage applications through Azure.
+ Superb team leadership and verbal communication skills.

Interested in applying? Send your resume to: [[email protected]]

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MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson is in New Orleans to attend American Bar Association’s Admiralty Disruption Conference. From March 3rd to 4th, we will be at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel continuing to enjoy the vibrant New Orleans cultural cuisine and unique French architecture.​

Complex sanctions and claims inflation are an unfortunate reality for ocean-going tonnage. Whether you are a vessel owner and operator, plaintiffs’ attorney, or marine insurer, MRC integrates our 40 years of experience and strategically partners with you in discovery strategy, budget planning, and project management so you can reach positive outcomes. ​

It is always a welcome opportunity to meet industry experts, including in-house counsel from vessel owning companies and Protection and Indemnity Club as well as government counsel, allowing us to continue to grow and excel as a top medical discovery review and support partner for legal teams.​

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson is heading to New Orleans to attend American Bar Association’s Transportation Megaconference XVI Trucking and Motor Carrier Litigation. From March 1st to 3rd, we will be at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel sponsoring the event and enjoying the spring warmth and the delectable Creole and Cajun cuisine.​

Accidents involving trucks and motor vehicles are an unfortunate reality for businesses engaged in the transportation of goods and services. Whether you are a lawyer, trucking company executive, claims and risk management professional, or insurance company personnel, MRC can strategically help you to manage your litigation, mitigate risk, and control costs. ​

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Thank you to 2023 Midyear Meeting Core Connection Level 2 sponsor Medical Research Consultants for their support!

MRC is nationally recognized for its expertise in supporting complex litigation by retrieving critical case records and clarifying the medical facts necessary to achieve legal strategy objectives.

MRC’s CEO Gretchen Watson and Sales Manager Natalie Baker Reis are packing their boots for some cooler Austin weather to attend IADC's 2023 Midyear Meeting. Between February 18 - 23 we will be at the conference at the Fairmont Austin amidst Palm Park and Lady Bird Lake.​
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Don't forget to stop by the MRC table! We have some unique gifts we hope will bring ease to your business travels.​
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We look forward to connecting with you to discuss how MRC can strategically help you to mitigate risks, hit deadlines, and control costs in your personal injury, product liability, and environmental exposure litigations. ​
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