The document announces The 17th Annual General Counsel Conference to be held on June 6-7, 2005 at The St. Regis Hotel in New York City. The conference will feature presentations and discussions on topics relevant to general counsel such as labor and employment law, antitrust challenges, managing litigation costs, and working with boards of directors. Keynote speakers will discuss the evolution of the law department and integrating legal and public relations disciplines. The conference is aimed at helping general counsel succeed in today's dynamic business environment through peer learning and information exchange.
Three Expert Tips for Superconnecting: How to Build Relationships that Build ...MBO Partners
In this webinar, Judy Robinett, a thought leader and funding guru dubbed as a "superconnector," will draw from her soon-to-be-published book on the topic of how to build a powerful business network. Judy will share her time-tested approach to strategically building and managing professional connections. Her proven method stands apart from traditional networking, enabling connections with the right people, in the right groups, in the right ways.
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This document provides a summary of the Daily Business Review's "Most Effective Lawyers in South Florida" special report. It recognizes over 70 attorneys in 13 categories for their work over the past year. The document discusses notable achievements and cases in each category, including litigation related to the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme, medical malpractice arbitration, an appellate case involving a foreign insurance company, and a class action settlement for homeowners with toxic Chinese drywall. It provides an overview of the selection process for the attorneys recognized in the report.
The document discusses the issue of rising student loan debt in the United States. It notes that student loan debt has exceeded $1 trillion and average loan balances have doubled in the past decade. However, obtaining a college degree still results in higher lifetime earnings even though recent graduates' salaries have not increased as much as in the past. The rising costs of higher education and lack of financial planning have contributed to the growth in student loan debt. Large student loan payments are impacting graduates' ability to purchase homes, save for retirement, and participate fully in the economy. The outlook is that growing student loan debt could become a broader economic problem if not addressed.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) provides comments in response to the Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed National Energy Rating Program for Homes. NAR supports providing homeowners with information to improve energy efficiency but has several concerns. NAR is concerned that the proposal did not address using home sales to mandate energy labeling, which NAR opposes. NAR also questions the reliability and accuracy of home energy rating systems. NAR believes the most effective approach is providing financial incentives to encourage voluntary energy improvements rather than mandatory labeling.
The article discusses challenges in legal talent recruitment in the UK. It notes that while the legal profession is growing, the number of lawyers is not growing fast enough to meet demand. This makes recruitment an increasingly competitive process. Top UK law firms are recruiting lawyers from the US, Australia, Ireland and elsewhere to find qualified candidates. Starting salaries for new lawyers have increased as law firms compete for talent. However, salaries cannot be sustained at high levels indefinitely as firms aim to keep costs reasonable.
The document discusses how new advancements in automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies are enabling companies to capture real-time data across various industries. It describes how AIDC technologies can provide competitive advantages if companies learn about their applications and how standards are influencing adoption. The Association for Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technologies (AIM) has established a North American chapter to help organizations capitalize on emerging AIDC opportunities through educational programs and services. Membership provides benefits like discounts on events and materials, listings in publications and databases, and networking opportunities.
Three Expert Tips for Superconnecting: How to Build Relationships that Build ...MBO Partners
In this webinar, Judy Robinett, a thought leader and funding guru dubbed as a "superconnector," will draw from her soon-to-be-published book on the topic of how to build a powerful business network. Judy will share her time-tested approach to strategically building and managing professional connections. Her proven method stands apart from traditional networking, enabling connections with the right people, in the right groups, in the right ways.
Find more resources for independent professionals at www2.mbopartners.com/ic-resources
This document provides a summary of the Daily Business Review's "Most Effective Lawyers in South Florida" special report. It recognizes over 70 attorneys in 13 categories for their work over the past year. The document discusses notable achievements and cases in each category, including litigation related to the Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme, medical malpractice arbitration, an appellate case involving a foreign insurance company, and a class action settlement for homeowners with toxic Chinese drywall. It provides an overview of the selection process for the attorneys recognized in the report.
The document discusses the issue of rising student loan debt in the United States. It notes that student loan debt has exceeded $1 trillion and average loan balances have doubled in the past decade. However, obtaining a college degree still results in higher lifetime earnings even though recent graduates' salaries have not increased as much as in the past. The rising costs of higher education and lack of financial planning have contributed to the growth in student loan debt. Large student loan payments are impacting graduates' ability to purchase homes, save for retirement, and participate fully in the economy. The outlook is that growing student loan debt could become a broader economic problem if not addressed.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) provides comments in response to the Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed National Energy Rating Program for Homes. NAR supports providing homeowners with information to improve energy efficiency but has several concerns. NAR is concerned that the proposal did not address using home sales to mandate energy labeling, which NAR opposes. NAR also questions the reliability and accuracy of home energy rating systems. NAR believes the most effective approach is providing financial incentives to encourage voluntary energy improvements rather than mandatory labeling.
The article discusses challenges in legal talent recruitment in the UK. It notes that while the legal profession is growing, the number of lawyers is not growing fast enough to meet demand. This makes recruitment an increasingly competitive process. Top UK law firms are recruiting lawyers from the US, Australia, Ireland and elsewhere to find qualified candidates. Starting salaries for new lawyers have increased as law firms compete for talent. However, salaries cannot be sustained at high levels indefinitely as firms aim to keep costs reasonable.
The document discusses how new advancements in automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies are enabling companies to capture real-time data across various industries. It describes how AIDC technologies can provide competitive advantages if companies learn about their applications and how standards are influencing adoption. The Association for Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technologies (AIM) has established a North American chapter to help organizations capitalize on emerging AIDC opportunities through educational programs and services. Membership provides benefits like discounts on events and materials, listings in publications and databases, and networking opportunities.
The document discusses defining a professional learning culture at Cherwell school. It poses two key questions: how to define the culture and how to build on existing strengths. It outlines three principles: 1) teachers are learners as the world and education are changing; 2) learning focuses on practical application to make the most difference; and 3) respect for individual autonomy and differences among teachers and subjects. Teachers worked in pairs to discuss how the principles relate and provide feedback on current and future actions regarding a learning culture at the school.
This document provides information about a Year 9 English lesson on the SOLO taxonomy and how it can be used to improve writing. The lesson teaches students about the SOLO levels of Structured, Organized, Learning, and Outcomes. It includes activities where students order statements by level of understanding and plan ideas about a film in hexagon shapes to show links between ideas. The success criteria emphasize showing a range of multi-structural ideas and clear links between ideas to demonstrate an increasingly detailed understanding.
The document provides an overview of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training course, outlining the certification provided, course structure and content including reviewing cardiac rhythms, pharmacological and electrical therapy, patient assessment of cardiac patients, and practicing ACLS skills and cases over two days of theory and practical sessions.
The song "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars is about a man who finds spiritual fulfillment and paradise in his lover's intimacy. He feels he has been deprived of heaven for too long until he met this person, whose romantic and physical affection allows him to experience heaven. The song expresses that sex with his lover takes him to paradise and makes him feel alive and reborn.
This document provides an overview and summary of "The Mergers & Acquisitions Handbook: A Practical Guide to Negotiated Transactions." It is an introductory guide for non-lawyers on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. The guide was published by DLA Piper, a global law firm, and Bowne & Co., a financial communications firm. It discusses the basic M&A process, key parties involved, structuring and negotiating deals, and related legal and tax considerations. The guide is intended to provide a high-level and general informational overview, and experienced legal counsel is recommended for any actual M&A transactions.
The document is a resume for Beth Pauvlinch summarizing her experience in legal document management, litigation support, and as the owner of an art and design company. She has over 15 years of experience leading teams to implement electronic filing systems and review large volumes of legal documents. Currently, she is the owner of her own art company and also serves as CEO of an interactive virtual tour company.
This document provides a summary of key changes and impacts from the America Invents Act of 2011, which overhauled the U.S. patent system. The Act transitions the U.S. from a "first to invent" system to a "first to file" system, increasing the urgency to file patent applications quickly. It also aims to improve patent quality through new procedures allowing easier challenges of patents outside the court system. However, the Act likely will not cut back on large patent lawsuit damages or significantly impact patent "trolls" in the near future. The biggest change is transitioning to a "first to file" priority system.
This document summarizes an advisory board meeting to create an investor-driven agenda. It thanks the advisory board members for their time and input. It then provides an agenda for the two-day meeting, which includes panels on the global economy, the state of the hedge fund industry, best practices for risk management, and achieving non-correlated returns. The agenda also lists the panelists and moderators for each session.
This document provides information about the 6th Corporate Counsel Exchange conference taking place from November 7-9, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The conference is designed for senior corporate legal professionals and will feature sessions on aligning legal departments with business, contract management, law department management using legal technology, and securities litigation. Key speakers and agenda items are listed.
Unique invitation only event which will only
feature senior legal executives from leading North
American companies.
Unsurpassed formal and informal networking
opportunities to share and exchange ideas and
concepts.
Benchmark your current strategies and initiatives
with other leading corporations in our signature
Brain Weave™ discussions and executive
roundtables.
Meet the leading Solution Providers relevant to
your business needs, in focused one-on-one
meetings
Constructing Legal Strategy in the New Economy: Alternative Servicing and Bil...jonneiditz
This document introduces the panelists for a roundtable discussion on constructing legal strategy in the new economy. It provides brief biographies of each panelist, including their professional backgrounds, experiences, and affiliations. The roundtable was hosted by Stites & Harbison and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough law firms and moderated by the Dean of Emory Law School. It covered how law firm and in-house business models are evolving in a changing economy.
The document provides an agenda for the 10th Annual Venture Summit hosted by the San Diego Venture Group on June 6, 2012. The agenda includes keynote speeches from David Ewing Duncan and Roger McNamee, as well as a panel discussion and presentations from various "Cool Companies". The event is aimed at connecting 100 venture capitalists from California with local business leaders and entrepreneurs.
This document summarizes an upcoming conference on reform, regulation, and enforcement of derivative transactions. The two-day conference will feature speakers from regulatory agencies like the CFTC and FINRA, as well as professionals from major financial institutions. Sessions will cover topics like the impact of Dodd-Frank, international regulation of derivatives, customer protection rules, swap execution facilities, margin rules, and registration requirements. Attendees will include risk managers, fund managers, compliance officers, and lawyers. Continuing legal education credits will be offered.
This document provides an agenda for the WHEDA Conference 2014, which will take place at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The keynote speaker will be Terry Watson, president of Easify, Inc., who will give a presentation on "Easy and Effective Organizational Strategies." The agenda outlines sessions on topics like evaluating property performance, submitting successful RAD applications, landlord tenant laws, equity market trends, and TRACS 202D updates. Breakouts will be led by industry experts and there will be opportunities to visit with exhibitors. The conference aims to provide the latest information, training, and networking opportunities to affordable housing professionals.
Bovis Lend Lease is one of the world's leading project management and construction companies operating in over 30 countries. It has $5.5 billion in annual revenues and over 2,600 employees working across 17 offices in the United States and Canada. Bovis Lend Lease provides construction services across various market sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, and transportation projects. It has extensive experience managing large multi-site programs for clients such as McDonald's and BP. Bovis Lend Lease is committed to sustainability and safety practices in its operations.
Technology industry CEOs will gain fi rst-hand information from qualifi ed corporate and
private equity buyers. Learn what they look for in a target company, and how they plan
their approach. This executive briefi ng will explore how an acquisition strategy can help
you achieve business growth, liquidity, value creation and personal wealth.
This document provides information about the 5th Annual Asset Management Symposium hosted by GreenPearl Events and the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). The symposium will take place on March 21, 2012 in New York City and will feature presentations and panels on topics related to real estate asset and property management. Speakers will discuss best practices for increasing cash flow, maximizing asset value, and managing costs. Additional sessions will focus on refinancing capital structures and reducing energy usage through proactive building management. The event aims to provide industry leaders and experts the opportunity to share knowledge on performance and excellence in real estate asset management.
Banks want to see 13-week cash flow forecasts, current financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, and a turnaround plan with defined milestones and metrics. They want clarity on the issues, full disclosure of financials, and solutions or plans from management rather than just problems. Banks are looking for signs the borrower has "skin in the game" through things like owner capital infusions. Providing these tools and transparency can help banks understand the situation and be more supportive for troubled borrowers.
The document discusses defining a professional learning culture at Cherwell school. It poses two key questions: how to define the culture and how to build on existing strengths. It outlines three principles: 1) teachers are learners as the world and education are changing; 2) learning focuses on practical application to make the most difference; and 3) respect for individual autonomy and differences among teachers and subjects. Teachers worked in pairs to discuss how the principles relate and provide feedback on current and future actions regarding a learning culture at the school.
This document provides information about a Year 9 English lesson on the SOLO taxonomy and how it can be used to improve writing. The lesson teaches students about the SOLO levels of Structured, Organized, Learning, and Outcomes. It includes activities where students order statements by level of understanding and plan ideas about a film in hexagon shapes to show links between ideas. The success criteria emphasize showing a range of multi-structural ideas and clear links between ideas to demonstrate an increasingly detailed understanding.
The document provides an overview of an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training course, outlining the certification provided, course structure and content including reviewing cardiac rhythms, pharmacological and electrical therapy, patient assessment of cardiac patients, and practicing ACLS skills and cases over two days of theory and practical sessions.
The song "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars is about a man who finds spiritual fulfillment and paradise in his lover's intimacy. He feels he has been deprived of heaven for too long until he met this person, whose romantic and physical affection allows him to experience heaven. The song expresses that sex with his lover takes him to paradise and makes him feel alive and reborn.
This document provides an overview and summary of "The Mergers & Acquisitions Handbook: A Practical Guide to Negotiated Transactions." It is an introductory guide for non-lawyers on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. The guide was published by DLA Piper, a global law firm, and Bowne & Co., a financial communications firm. It discusses the basic M&A process, key parties involved, structuring and negotiating deals, and related legal and tax considerations. The guide is intended to provide a high-level and general informational overview, and experienced legal counsel is recommended for any actual M&A transactions.
The document is a resume for Beth Pauvlinch summarizing her experience in legal document management, litigation support, and as the owner of an art and design company. She has over 15 years of experience leading teams to implement electronic filing systems and review large volumes of legal documents. Currently, she is the owner of her own art company and also serves as CEO of an interactive virtual tour company.
This document provides a summary of key changes and impacts from the America Invents Act of 2011, which overhauled the U.S. patent system. The Act transitions the U.S. from a "first to invent" system to a "first to file" system, increasing the urgency to file patent applications quickly. It also aims to improve patent quality through new procedures allowing easier challenges of patents outside the court system. However, the Act likely will not cut back on large patent lawsuit damages or significantly impact patent "trolls" in the near future. The biggest change is transitioning to a "first to file" priority system.
This document summarizes an advisory board meeting to create an investor-driven agenda. It thanks the advisory board members for their time and input. It then provides an agenda for the two-day meeting, which includes panels on the global economy, the state of the hedge fund industry, best practices for risk management, and achieving non-correlated returns. The agenda also lists the panelists and moderators for each session.
This document provides information about the 6th Corporate Counsel Exchange conference taking place from November 7-9, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The conference is designed for senior corporate legal professionals and will feature sessions on aligning legal departments with business, contract management, law department management using legal technology, and securities litigation. Key speakers and agenda items are listed.
Unique invitation only event which will only
feature senior legal executives from leading North
American companies.
Unsurpassed formal and informal networking
opportunities to share and exchange ideas and
concepts.
Benchmark your current strategies and initiatives
with other leading corporations in our signature
Brain Weave™ discussions and executive
roundtables.
Meet the leading Solution Providers relevant to
your business needs, in focused one-on-one
meetings
Constructing Legal Strategy in the New Economy: Alternative Servicing and Bil...jonneiditz
This document introduces the panelists for a roundtable discussion on constructing legal strategy in the new economy. It provides brief biographies of each panelist, including their professional backgrounds, experiences, and affiliations. The roundtable was hosted by Stites & Harbison and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough law firms and moderated by the Dean of Emory Law School. It covered how law firm and in-house business models are evolving in a changing economy.
The document provides an agenda for the 10th Annual Venture Summit hosted by the San Diego Venture Group on June 6, 2012. The agenda includes keynote speeches from David Ewing Duncan and Roger McNamee, as well as a panel discussion and presentations from various "Cool Companies". The event is aimed at connecting 100 venture capitalists from California with local business leaders and entrepreneurs.
This document summarizes an upcoming conference on reform, regulation, and enforcement of derivative transactions. The two-day conference will feature speakers from regulatory agencies like the CFTC and FINRA, as well as professionals from major financial institutions. Sessions will cover topics like the impact of Dodd-Frank, international regulation of derivatives, customer protection rules, swap execution facilities, margin rules, and registration requirements. Attendees will include risk managers, fund managers, compliance officers, and lawyers. Continuing legal education credits will be offered.
This document provides an agenda for the WHEDA Conference 2014, which will take place at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The keynote speaker will be Terry Watson, president of Easify, Inc., who will give a presentation on "Easy and Effective Organizational Strategies." The agenda outlines sessions on topics like evaluating property performance, submitting successful RAD applications, landlord tenant laws, equity market trends, and TRACS 202D updates. Breakouts will be led by industry experts and there will be opportunities to visit with exhibitors. The conference aims to provide the latest information, training, and networking opportunities to affordable housing professionals.
Bovis Lend Lease is one of the world's leading project management and construction companies operating in over 30 countries. It has $5.5 billion in annual revenues and over 2,600 employees working across 17 offices in the United States and Canada. Bovis Lend Lease provides construction services across various market sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, and transportation projects. It has extensive experience managing large multi-site programs for clients such as McDonald's and BP. Bovis Lend Lease is committed to sustainability and safety practices in its operations.
Technology industry CEOs will gain fi rst-hand information from qualifi ed corporate and
private equity buyers. Learn what they look for in a target company, and how they plan
their approach. This executive briefi ng will explore how an acquisition strategy can help
you achieve business growth, liquidity, value creation and personal wealth.
This document provides information about the 5th Annual Asset Management Symposium hosted by GreenPearl Events and the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). The symposium will take place on March 21, 2012 in New York City and will feature presentations and panels on topics related to real estate asset and property management. Speakers will discuss best practices for increasing cash flow, maximizing asset value, and managing costs. Additional sessions will focus on refinancing capital structures and reducing energy usage through proactive building management. The event aims to provide industry leaders and experts the opportunity to share knowledge on performance and excellence in real estate asset management.
Banks want to see 13-week cash flow forecasts, current financial statements including balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements, and a turnaround plan with defined milestones and metrics. They want clarity on the issues, full disclosure of financials, and solutions or plans from management rather than just problems. Banks are looking for signs the borrower has "skin in the game" through things like owner capital infusions. Providing these tools and transparency can help banks understand the situation and be more supportive for troubled borrowers.
Hosted by the New York Technology Council (www.nytech.org) on October 25 at Anchin.
Presented by:
-Paul Ellis, Paul Ellis Law Group
-Frode Jensen, Holland & Knight
-Glen Westerback, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
This document announces an upcoming conference on mergers and acquisitions featuring keynote addresses and panels from experts in various fields related to M&A. The conference will take place over two days and include discussions on current M&A trends and deals, regulatory issues, financing structures, negotiations, and other topics. A number of prominent law firms, investment banks, corporations and other organizations are listed as participating in or sponsoring the event.
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This document provides information about the 10th annual Corporate Counsel Forum conference taking place on September 11-12, 2012 at the Luton Hoo Hotel in Bedfordshire, UK. The conference will examine how general counsel can navigate an increasingly unpredictable commercial environment and regulatory landscape. The program will include plenary sessions and debates with leading general counsel from the UK and Europe. Attendees will benefit from networking and gaining insights from expert speakers. Confirmed speakers include general counsel from BAE Systems, Boston Consulting Group, Oaktree Capital Management, and other major companies.
West Coast Green is an annual green technology conference held in San Francisco that brings together business leaders, innovators, and thinkers. The 2010 conference will take place from September 30 to October 2 at Fort Mason Center, featuring keynote speakers, sessions on green solutions, a trade show, and opportunities to network. Over 400 speakers and thousands of attendees from various industries discuss the latest in green building, clean technology, and sustainability. Exhibitors and sponsors can promote their brand and connect with decision makers in the growing green sector.
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TechSummit Insider will take place from October 22-25, 2001 in Los Angeles. The conference will bring together technology professionals for networking and learning opportunities. Attendees can expect presentations, workshops and panels focused on emerging trends in the tech industry.
The document announces an Intel Dialogic Tech Summit to take place in Miami from October 24th through the 26th. It will focus on insider discussions at the technology conference held over three days in Miami. Key industry leaders and experts will convene to discuss innovations in technology.
The document summarizes key proposals from the Internet Ad Hoc Committee's (IAHC) report on resolving conflicts between domain names and trademarks. Some of the major proposals included limiting the number of authorized domain name registrars, using a lottery system to assign registrars, and establishing a new dispute resolution process involving mediation and arbitration through the World Intellectual Property Organization. The proposals aim to reconcile intellectual property rights with the administration of domain names on a global level through new governance structures and policies. Implementation is underway, with some modifications, like removing the limit on the number of registrars.
This document is an advertisement for a two-day seminar on negotiating and structuring joint ventures and strategic alliances. It provides details on the seminar topics, speakers, schedule, location, and registration fees. More and more companies are forming joint ventures and strategic alliances for benefits like flexibility, tax advantages, and customized benefits for participants. The seminar will focus on key elements of these complex deals, structural considerations, drafting agreements, special intellectual property issues, and marketing alliances. It concludes with a case study and discussion of recent legal developments. Registration is $795 and includes course materials.
The Magic Circle firms of London, including Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, Linklaters, and Slaughter and May, have experienced another strong year financially despite fears of economic downturn. Deal volume has remained high, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, helping to increase profits per partner at these firms. However, some niche firms and up-and-coming large firms like Herbert Smith are also experiencing success, threatening the once solid dominance of the Magic Circle.
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This document appears to be a publication from Winter 2007 that contains a national directory of minority attorneys. It likely provides contact information and profiles for legal professionals from minority backgrounds across the United States. In 3 sentences or less, it aims to connect people with attorneys from diverse communities.
Sphere Marketing is a company focused on digital marketing services. They help businesses build their online presence and connect with customers through strategies like search engine optimization, social media marketing, and content creation. Sphere Marketing can assist companies in growing their brand and sales through innovative digital approaches.
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Los Angeles, California
Matt Den Ouden, Esq. Tyco Engineered Products & Services
National Director - Strategic Exeter, New Hampshire
William Kellermann, Esq. Accounts
Michele Coleman Mayes Director, Corporate Legal Systems TyMetrix
Senior Vice President and Summation Legal Technologies, Inc. Hartford, Connecticut
Paul Sutton
Co-Chair, National Intellectual
General Counsel San Francisco, California
Property Practice
Pitney Bowes Inc. Paul L. Robert Greenberg Traurig LLP
Stamford, Connecticut Sylvia Kerrigan Associate General Counsel &
New York, New York
Assistant General Counsel – Director, Contracts &
James D. Dasso Litigation, Human Resources Compliance
United Technologies John M. Taladay
Partner and Environmental Partner
Corporation
Foley & Lardner LLP Marathon Oil Company Howrey LLP
Hartford, Connecticut
Chicago, Illinois Houston, Texas Washington, DC
Robert A. Feinberg Michael Kraft
Deputy General Counsel General Counsel
ALM
New York, New York
Kraft Kennedy & Lesser, Inc.
New York, New York
Faculty
5. Agenda
Monday June 6, 2005 11:45-12:45 The General Counsel as Deal Maker:
Mergers and Acquisitions
8:30-9:00 Continental Breakfast and Registration Lessons learned from 2004's largest deals
Common deal-making pitfalls to avoid
9:00-9:15 Welcoming Remarks After effects of SOX
Understanding Section 404
9:15-10:15 Labor & Employment Law: Getting your deal through the Delaware courts
Nine Important Issues for General Counsel Faiza Saeed
in 2005 Partner
Practicing proactive HR management Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Staying out of court
The future of age discrimination claims 12:45-2:15 Luncheon and Keynote Address
ERISA class actions The Evolution of the Law Department
Managing international issues
Severance agreement and non-competes Noah J. Hanft
Card check/neutrality agreements General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
FLSA compliance MasterCard International
Managing outside counsel costs Purchase, New York
Ravi Motwani Hosted By
Vice President and Labor Counsel
Polo Ralph Lauren
Paul Salvatore
Partner
Proskauer Rose LLP
2:15-3:15 New Challenges in Antitrust
10:15-11:30 The Convergence of Reputation U.S. antitrust agencies under fire: Have Oracle
and Arch Coal led to new opportunities for
Management, Enterprise Risk merging companies?
Management, Compliance and Culture The escalating risk of Sherman Act Section 2
Forces from the Sentencing Guidelines to NYSE list- liability: What lessons do Conwood, LePages
ing requirements have aligned to create a new and Dentsply hold for antitrust counsellors?
standard for corporate behavior. The focus has The changing landscape of EC Merger Review:
been changed from simple rule-based compliance What do the new merger regulations, guidelines
to creating self-governing corporate cultures. and Tetra Laval portend for concentrations in
How do you make this shift? Europe?
How do you manage corporate risk, build and
protect your reputation? Kenneth L. Glazer
Meeting new governance challenges and at the Chief Counsel for Competition Law
same time, creating self-governing, "do-it right" The Coca-Cola Company
cultures? Howard Rosenblatt
Partner
Moderator
Howrey, LLP
Dov Seidman
John M. Taladay
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Partner
LRN Howrey, LLP
Panel
3:15-3:30 Afternoon Break
Richard P Bernard
.
Executive Vice President & General Counsel 3:30-5:00 For Better or for Worse: How and Why
New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Life Has Changed for the General
Doug Lankler Counsel
Assistant General Counsel The era of increased corporate governance
Pfizer, Inc. has created the opportunity for in-house
attorneys to enhance their stature within
Thomas R. McCormick management and in the boardroom — all
Associate General Counsel with its accompanying risks. A distinguished
Director, Global Ethics and Compliance panel of experts examines whether this is all for
The Dow Chemical Company the better or for the worse; and how and why
the life of the General Counsel has changed.
Paul L. Robert What new risks and pressures have emerged for
Associate General Counsel & the General Counsel?
Director, Contracts & Compliance What work remains for the General Counsel in the
United Technologies Corporation pursuit of good governance?
What, in fact, is for the better?
11:30-11:45 Mid-Morning Break What, in fact, is worse?
6. Agenda
Steven R. Andrews • Makes fees more predictable
Senior Vice President of Law and Human Resources • Promotes agreement with the client on strategy
ShopKo, Inc. and tactics
• Helps in allocation of internal resources
Marc Gary Beyond the billable hour: The migration toward
Executive Vice President & General Counsel alternative billing
BellSouth Corporation • Why some companies seek alternative fee
Adam Gilbert arrangements and others do not
Partner • Types of legal work that are best suited to
Nixon Peabody LLP alternatives
• Establishing the necessary mutual trust and
Michele Coleman Mayes safeguards to make alternative fee
Senior Vice President and General Counsel arrangements work
Pitney Bowes Inc. • Alternative billing as a means to stronger
relationships, reduced costs, predictable costs,
5:00 Cocktail Reception efficient resolution of matters and shared
accountability
Hosted by
• Alternative billing models
Martin D. Beirne
Managing Partner
Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P.
Sylvia Kerrigan
Assistant General Counsel – Litigation, Human
Tuesday June 7, 2005 Resources and Environmental
Marathon Oil Company
9:00-10:00 Effectively Working with Your Board of Samuel H. Solomon
Directors Chairman & CEO
What the GC expects from the Board and what DOAR Litigation Consulting
the Board expects from the GC
Era of hostility 11:00-11:15 Mid-Morning Break
Understanding, assessing and minimizing
liability
Dealing with the possibility of multiple
11:15-12:15 Litigation Alternate Fee Agreements:
privileges, partial or complete waivers and Real World Provisions and Alternatives
third-party exposure Increasingly, litigation services are provided pur-
suant to an agreement other than the venerable
David M. Brodsky "billable hour". This presentation will involve a
Partner, Co-Chair, Securities Litigation and discussion of the many types of alternate fee
Professional Liability Practice Group arrangements and the situations in which a
Latham & Watkins LLP particular type of arrangement is appropriate.
The authors will go beyond a discussion of mere
John Howard
concepts to present suggested contract language
General Counsel
and tips for maintaining a harmonious relationship
W. W. Grainger
between attorney and client when sharing the risks
Peter M. Lieb of the litigation.
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Jon P Christiansen
.
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP
10:00-11:00 Managing the Costs of Litigation
In every survey, General Counsel report the cost James D. Dasso
of litigation as their number one concern. In diffi- Partner
cult economic times, they are often forced to Foley & Lardner LLP
operate on shoestring budgets and cut legal
costs any way they can. At the same time, neither 12:15-1:30 Luncheon and Keynote Address
they nor their CEOs, boards of directors, nor
shareholders want to see unfavorable litigation The Integration of Legal and PR Disciplines:
outcomes. In their effort to balance cost reduc- The Imperatives of the Post-Enron,
tions and the demand for quality work, GCs are Post-Sarbanes Oxley Age
turning to case budgeting and alternative billing
methods as logical solutions. Lanny Davis
Partner
Topics of discussion will include: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
How litigation budgeting helps GCs Former Specialist Counsel for President Clinton
• Predict the costs of litigation and factor it into
the overall financial goals of the company Hosted By
• Understand in greater detail the real value they
are receiving for their legal spending
How the outside law firm also benefits from case
budgeting
7. Agenda
1:30-2:15 Electronic Discovery — And Other 3:30-4:15 Today’s Evolving Corporation: How to
Associated Nightmares for Corporate Hire and Retain Top Legal Talent
Counsel With global expansion, industry consolidation and
Strategies for responding to: "We just received this corporate restructuring, companies need new
subpoena — what should we do first?" strategies for hiring and retaining top legal talent. In
Strategies for cost containment from the outset this session, we’ll discuss innovative approaches to:
and during the conduct of e-discovery based Sourcing the "right fit" for your team
litigation Addressing pros and cons of corporate culture
Recent court decisions: Spoliation and the and, as a leader, communicating expectations
inadvertent attraction of US jurisdiction and inspiring commitment
Long-term strategies Positioning the long-term future of the company
Risk Management Considerations: and personal growth opportunities
Sarbanes Oxley Interplay of traditional compensation and
benefits incentives vs. draw of a dynamic work
Michael Kraft
environment
General Counsel
GC's management role in making it all happen
Kraft Kennedy & Lesser, Inc.
Richards Gordon
John Lord
Chairman Managing Partner
nMatrix, Inc. Major, Hagen & Africa
Paul Brabant Ryan K. Stafford
Director, Consulting Services Vice President & General Counsel
nMatrix, Inc. Tyco Engineered Products & Services
2:15-3:15 Effectively Managing Your Company's 4:15-5:15 What is on Your Desktop? Emerging
IP Assets: Questions — Asked and Technology for the Law Department
This session will examine currently available
Answered
technology and technology coming online in the
Assessing your IP assets in industry context:
near term to support the law department. Areas of
Can you really rely upon a “right to use” non-
specific focus will include:
infringement opinion?
New technologies for the acquisition,
Unlocking hidden IP assets through the IP audit
distribution and support of service of process,
What are the values of “business method patents”
and are design patents worth pursuing? early assessment, matter initiation and matter
Can we protect our global domain name and assignment
branding strategies on the Internet? Tools for matter management collaboration
How to generate licensing revenue without giving and integration with outside counsel invoicing,
competitors critical IP rights cost control and matter metrics acquisition
Counterfeiting and enforcement strategies: what and analysis
are the best global IP protections? Integrated tools for evidence management for
Media access and freedom of information regulatory compliance and discovery response
requests: is your "confidential IP" confidential? Moderator
How to build trade dress rights into your products
What is the value of an exculpatory opinion, and J. William Speros, Esq.
does it make sense to waive privilege? Attorney - Consultant
Attorney Consulting in Litigation Management
Terence J. Clark
Co-Chair National Intellectual Property Practice Panel
Greenberg Traurig LLP Cherie Hernandez
Robert A. Feinberg Senior Product Manager
Deputy General Counsel Litigation Management Products
ALM CT Corporation
Gretchen M. Olive William Kellermann, Esq.
Associate General Counsel and Manager, IP Services Director, Corporate Legal Systems
Corporation Service Company (CSC) Summation Legal Technologies, Inc.
Paul Sutton Matt Den Ouden, Esq.
Co-Chair National Intellectual Property Practice National Director - Strategic Accounts
Greenberg Traurig LLP TyMetrix
3:15-3:30 Afternoon Break 5:15 Conference Adjourns
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