Kansas City, Mo. – October 22, 2025: John Witten, an attorney with Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, P.C., was a featured speaker at a recent Kansas City Gynecological Society meeting at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
In a presentation titled “From Prevention to Defense: A Legal Guide for OB/GYNs Facing Malpractice Claims,” John addressed legal considerations impacting medical professionals today, including factors that contribute to malpractice claims risk generally as well as the OB/GYN specialty in particular, claims risk mitigation strategies, and practical tips for the medical professional. The event drew attendees from across the region and highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between legal and medical professionals.
“Mr. Witten’s presentation gave our members invaluable insight into avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to malpractice claims while also providing practical guidance on navigating the legal process if a suit arises. His perspective as an attorney was highly beneficial for both seasoned and early-career OB/GYNs, making the session a valuable highlight of the conference” said Marc Parrish, D.O., Kansas City Gynecological Society president.
About John Witten: John focuses on a wide variety of litigation, including medical malpractice defense, and has litigation, trial, and appellate experience in state and federal courts in Missouri and Kansas. John applies successful strategies during the discovery phase of lawsuits to prompt favorable settlements and dismissals, has obtained summary judgment on behalf of multiple clients, has prosecuted and defended several cases to a favorable verdict for his clients, and has successfully briefed and argued multiple appeals.
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