Live Conferences

STUDIO WEBCAST – Oct 21, 2021

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (1.00 hr) In this program, Amy Geise and Raj Duvvuri of Omni Bridgeway will introduce viewers to the fundamentals of commercial litigation funding, including common applications, deal mechanics, and financial structures. They will also address frequently-raised ethical questions regarding fee splitting, confidentiality, privilege, and champerty. If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Oct 21, 2021

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (1.00 hr) In this program, Omni Bridgeway’s resident experts will address special considerations for practitioners considering litigation funding across four different practice areas:   Intellectual Property: Sarah Tsou will address how Omni selects IP cases for investment and unique pricing and deal structures for IP cases. International Arbitration: Nilufar Hossain will discuss why litigation funding is ideal for international arbitration disputes including the benefits of working with an experienced arbitration funder like Omni Bridgeway. Bankruptcy: Ken Epstein will cover how litigation funding works in bankruptcy and address unique ethical issues related to bankruptcy funding. He will also explain risk sharing arrangements available to insolvent parties working with a funder and explore several case studies as examples. Appeals: Amy Geise will explain how litigation funding differs in the appellate context, focusing on deal structure, risk profile, and pricing. If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Aug 7, 2020

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (1.00 hr) Brexit, the departure of the UK from the European Union, is of huge significance legally, economically and politically. While the UK left the EU on January 31, 2020, the two sides are still negotiating how they will interact after the current "transition" period ends on December 31, 2020. Join Vincent Powers as he explores how Brexit will impact clients of US attorneys and give an up to the minute account of what could be the implications. It will enable external and internal counsel to advise businesses on the implications. If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast. Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!  

STUDIO WEBCAST – Nov 4, 2019

9:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. (5.00 hrs) Establishing and conducting business operations in the EU can be fraught with unique considerations and potential traps for the unwary. Join Gina Conheady along with several of her colleagues from “across the pond” in a multi-part course designed to walk through key issues when doing business in Europe, including:  Establishing EU Operations Employment and Immigration Law Considerations for U.S. Companies E-Commerce and Consumer Protection Regulations Regulation of Data in the EU Intellectual Property Rights and Strategies for Protection in Europe M&A in the EU If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast.  Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

STUDIO WEBCAST – Dec 7, 2018

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (1.00 hrs) Streaming live from our studios, join Dan Minutillo and understand the concept of "deemed exports" that affects every company in the U.S. that employs a foreign national. Learn what a deemed export is an how your clients can avoid the steep penalties for violating deemed export regulations. ​ If you cannot watch the entire webcast at its scheduled time, register now and view the recording and eCourse when it is available in “Your Briefcase” after the webcast.  Earn CLE credit (in TX and CA) on your time!

Live Webcast – Oct 6, 2017

There is no “one-size fits all” compliance program. Each compliance program begins with a deep understanding of the business and risk environment. Program design considers the end business user and creates a structure that is mapped to different risks and regulations through a compliance framework that shares common themes irrespective of the type of business or subject matter.   Join us online for this six-part series that walks through the legal and regulatory framework, core principles, and key components of a successful compliance program.   Part 1: Compliance Framework Part 2: Risk Assessments Don't miss these upcoming live webcasts - register for the entire series today!   Also on October 6, 2017 LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST: Corporate Compliance Essentials (Part 3 and 4) Part 3: Training and Awareness Part 4: Policies and Procedures November 10, 2017 LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST: Corporate Compliance Essentials (Part 5 and 6) Part 5: Monitoring and Audit Part 6: Internal Investigations INSTRUCTORS: Part 1 and 2 Ryan D. McConnell is a founding partner of R. McConnell Group PLLC, a Houston-based firm focused on compliance practice and creating effective compliance programs. Mr. McConnell is a former federal prosecutor who focused on corporate compliance issues, internal investigations and white-collar criminal defense. Outside of his law practice, Mr. McConnell teaches international corporate compliance at the University of Houston Law Center. Lori Fink is Senior Vice President—Assistant General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for AT&T Services, Inc. where she has responsibility for legal matters relating to privacy, data protection, corporate compliance. Prior to that, Lori was with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company handling labor, general litigation and state regulatory and legislative matters. She has held a variety of other legal positions supporting External Affairs and Compliance, Small Business Sales, Global Customer Service, Access Management, Global Operations and Process Engineering, the Global Marketing Organization, Corporate Strategy and the Big Data Center of Excellence.   Jay G. Martin is Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior General Counsel at Baker Hughes International. Prior to joining BHI, Mr. Martin was a Shareholder at Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C., a Partner at Phelps Dunbar and Andrews & Kurth, and the Assistant General Counsel of Mobil Oil Corporation’s Worldwide Exploration and Production Division in Fairfax, Virginia. Daniel Trujillo is Senior Vice President and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for Walmart International. Before joining Walmart International, he served as Deputy General Counsel and Director of Compliance at Schlumberger Ltd. where he worked in numerous legal roles providing advice on international operations and mergers and acquisitions. Daniel has co-authored several articles on risk-based compliance programs and speaks frequently on building international compliance programs.   

Live Webcast – Oct 6, 2017

There is no “one-size fits all” compliance program. Each compliance program begins with a deep understanding of the business and risk environment. Program design considers the end business user and creates a structure that is mapped to different risks and regulations through a compliance framework that shares common themes irrespective of the type of business or subject matter.   Join us online for Part 3 and 4 of this this six-part series that walks through the legal and regulatory framework, core principles, and key components of a successful compliance program.   Part 3: Policies and Procedures Part 4: Training and Awareness Don't miss these upcoming live webcasts - register for the entire series today!   Also on October 6, 2017 LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST: Corporate Compliance Essentials (Part 1 and 2) Part 1: Compliance Framework Part 2: Risk Assessments November 10, 2017 LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST: Corporate Compliance Essentials (Part 5 and 6) Part 5: Monitoring and Audit Part 6: Internal Investigations INSTRUCTORS: Part 3 and 4 Ryan D. McConnell is a founding partner of R. McConnell Group PLLC, a Houston-based firm focused on compliance practice and creating effective compliance programs. Mr. McConnell is a former federal prosecutor who focused on corporate compliance issues, internal investigations and white-collar criminal defense. Outside of his law practice, Mr. McConnell teaches international corporate compliance at the University of Houston Law Center. Lori Fink is Senior Vice President—Assistant General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer for AT&T Services, Inc. where she has responsibility for legal matters relating to privacy, data protection, corporate compliance. Prior to that, Lori was with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company handling labor, general litigation and state regulatory and legislative matters. She has held a variety of other legal positions supporting External Affairs and Compliance, Small Business Sales, Global Customer Service, Access Management, Global Operations and Process Engineering, the Global Marketing Organization, Corporate Strategy and the Big Data Center of Excellence. Jay G. Martin is Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer and Senior General Counsel at Baker Hughes International. Prior to joining BHI, Mr. Martin was a Shareholder at Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C., a Partner at Phelps Dunbar and Andrews & Kurth, and the Assistant General Counsel of Mobil Oil Corporation’s Worldwide Exploration and Production Division in Fairfax, Virginia.  Daniel Trujillo is Senior Vice President and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for Walmart International. Before joining Walmart International, he served as Deputy General Counsel and Director of Compliance at Schlumberger Ltd. where he worked in numerous legal roles providing advice on international operations and mergers and acquisitions. Daniel has co-authored several articles on risk-based compliance programs and speaks frequently on building international compliance programs. 

Live Webcast – Apr 27, 2017

Houston – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston – Jun 11, 2015

Join leading members of the international energy sector—attorneys, corporate counsel, NOCs, IOCs and related industry experts—at International Upstream Energy for a practical analysis and advanced discussion on current and recurring issues involving international upstream energy transactions. 2015 highlights include: Hear insights and legal strategies for challenging times ahead in the global oil and gas industry Peter Roberts, Andrews Kurth LLP, London UK, presents a lively and in-depth look at default provisions of the JOA—An Uncomfortable Balancing Act: Managing JV Relationships and JV Partner Defaults Learn about Mexico’s implementation of groundbreaking reforms in the upstream oil and gas sector with Carla Gabriela González Rodríguez, Comisión Nacional de Hidrocarburos, México, DF Cross-Border Labor and Employment Law Minefields, presented by Jordan W. Cowman, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Dallas, TX, is an entertaining and informative presentation of the most pressing international labor and employment law issues facing U.S.-based employers Focusing on the AIPN 2014 Unconventional Resources Operating Agreement, review key issues when negotiating a JOA for an unconventional oil and gas play FCPA/Anti-Corruption Compliance Update provides the facts and circumstances of recent cases, as well as practical implications and recommendations for modification/enhancement of anti-corruption compliance policies and procedures Arnold J. Johnson, Noble Energy Inc., Houston, TX, discusses some of the factors that are influencing ethics and professionalism in today’s global environment Multiple opportunities for networking and interaction with speakers, clients and colleagues including the Thursday Evening Reception Come a day early for the Wednesday Primer, The Law, Science and Finance of International Energy Projects—ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners.  International Upstream Energy is presented by The University of Texas School of Law, The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (OGERL), and The Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN).

Houston – Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston – Jun 10, 2015

This unique multidisciplinary primer, The Law, Science and Finance of International Energy Projects is ideal for new entrants to the field or as a refresher for experienced practitioners. The Primer is interactive, offers a high-level introduction to legal structures and agreements and the science and finance that underlie and drive international upstream energy projects, and provides substantive take-away materials. Stay on for International Upstream Energy, where leading members in the international energy sector—corporate counsel, NOCs, IOCs and related industry experts—offer practical analysis and advanced discussions on both current and recurring issues involving international upstream energy transactions.