This presentation focuses on a proven process that nurse attorneys can follow in deciding whether or not to take on a licensure defense case on behalf of a nurse respondent before their respective state board of nursing. Licensure defense cases involve a nurse or nurse practitioner’s livelihood, and therefore carry a lot of responsibility. Topics include assessing the severity of a case; determining whether the investigation is direct or indirect; what the BON knows versus what you know; preparing for an investigation meeting with the BRN; the impetus of investigation or accusation; clients lying to the board (or their attorney); when to go to hearing versus settlement; when settlement makes sense; malpractice insurance pointers; benefits of NSO; hourly versus flat fee. Learner Objectives Learners will be able to list and explain four different factors to take into account when preparing for an investigation meeting with the BON. Learners will be able to list at least three different factors to consider when deciding the severity of a case. Presenters Nicholas R. Webb, RN, DNP, ESQ, Partner, Balestra Webb Law, Benicica, CA Melanie L. Balestra, NP, ESQ, Partner, Balestra Webb Law, Rancho Mirage, CA CLE & Nursing CE This event is approved for CLE with the Texas (pending) and Pennsylvania state bars for live or on-demand participation. This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing for live or on-demand participation.