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Presented by
The University of Texas School of Law
The Corporate Counsel Section of the State Bar of Texas

SPONSORS
Baker & Hostetler LLP
Baker Hughes Incorporated
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Figari & Davenport
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Haynes and Boone, LLP
Jackson Lewis LLP
Littler Mendelson P.C.
McLane Company, Inc.
Thompson & Knight LLP
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

RECEPTION SPONSOR
McKool Smith
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34th Annual

Corporate Counsel Institute

Dallas Apr 19-20, 2012 InterContinental Hotel
Conference Concluded
Houston May 3-4, 2012 Four Seasons Hotel
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Overview

If you are in-house counsel or represent a company of any size, don’t miss the 2012 Corporate Counsel Institute, presented with the Corporate Counsel Section of the State Bar of Texas. 2012 Institute highlights include:

  • The Madoff Ponzi Scheme: A Microcosm of Complex Fraud in Today’s Global Financial System with
     Baker Hostetler partners, and Counsel to the SIPA Trustee, David Sheehan and Marc Powers

  • How to Say No (and Still Be a “Go-To” Lawyer)

  • Best practices in contract drafting, and compliance and ethics programs

  • Lessons Learned from the Economic Downturn: Critical Guidance for In-House Counsel

  • Privacy and Data Security: Housekeeping for Corporate Counsel

  • Labor and Employment Law Update, plus Rolling Out a Mobile Workforce

  • David Woodcock of the SEC with updates on Enforcement Initiatives and New Areas of Focus

  • The Role of the General Counsel during Times of Corporate Crisis—real-life stories from the battlefield

  • 15 credit hours including 3 hours of ethics

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Thursday Morning, Apr. 19, 2012
    Presiding Officers:
    In Dallas: Haseena J. Enu, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP - Addison, TX
    In Houston: Alma Reyes, Houston, TX
  • 7:30 am
    Dallas Only
    Registration Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:30 am
    Dallas Only
    Welcoming Remarks

  • 8:45 am
    1.00 hr
    How to Say No (and Still Be a "Go-To" Lawyer)
    This speaker-guided interactive session—combined with facilitated small group discussions focused on client communications—provides a variety of methods and ideas on how to say no and still be viewed as a "go-to" lawyer. Learn from the expert and share ideas with peers.

    Jane M. McBride, Optimus Legal Management & Consulting - Plano, TX

  • 9:45 am
    0.75 hr
    Blood from a Stone: Negotiating the Best Insurance Deal in a Firming Market
    The insurance landscape is beginning to change . . . shifting away from the buyer's market we have enjoyed for years. The future will favor the well-prepared. This informative session is geared to equip insurance buyers and those advising them with knowledge and strategies to manage the cost of risk in a hostile environment.

    E. Ryan Bowles, McQueary Henry Bowles Troy Inc. - Dallas, TX

  • 10:30 am
    Dallas Only
    Break

  • 10:45 am
    0.75 hr
    Best Practices in Contract Drafting
    In this session the presenter takes some commonly utilized contract clauses and identifies both potential problems that have led to disputes as well as preferred alternatives. A focus on indemnity, force majeure, dispute resolution and other common clauses helps in-house lawyers in improving their forms and negotiating clear enforceable contracts.

    In Dallas:
    Stephen E. Stein, Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Jeffrey B. Andrews, Thompson & Knight LLP - Houston, TX

  • 11:30 am
    0.75 hr
    Labor and Employment Law Update: What Happened in 2011 and What to Expect in 2012
    2011 brought changes in the labor landscape that will have far-reaching implications—from a more active democratic administration to the recently settled unfair labor practice charges against Boeing to new NLRB rules. On the employment side, the U.S. Supreme Court issued several broad-ranging decisions that will have a huge impact on corporations in 2012 and going forward. This presentation reviews the key labor and employment issues and actions of 2011, and explores what we can expect on these exciting fronts in 2012.

    Mario A. Barrera, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP - San Antonio, TX

  • 12:15 pm
    Dallas Only
    Break to Pick up Lunch
    Included in conference registration fee.

  • Thursday Afternoon, Apr. 19, 2012
    Presiding Officers:
    In Dallas: Jane M. McBride, Optimus Legal Management & Consulting - Plano, TX
    In Houston: Alice R.L. Ginsburgh, Kinder Morgan - Houston, TX

  • Dallas Only
    Luncheon Presentation

  • 12:30 pm
    0.75 hr
    45 Apps in 45 Minutes: For Lawyers
    The next "killer app" used to mean a big release by a major software company that changes the way people work. In today's iWorld, killer apps are popping up daily, often with many clones and look-alikes. This presentation takes you on a high-speed trip through the app world, highlighting the apps you need for work . . . and play. Whether you're into iProducts, Droids or plain old smart phones, there is something for everyone in this fast-paced, high tech discussion.

    T. Jason Smith, Duff & Phelps, LLC - Houston, TX

  • 1:15 pm
    Dallas Only
    Break

  • 1:30 pm
    1.00 hr
    0.17 hr ethics
    Lessons Learned from the Economic Downturn: Critical Guidance for In-House Counsel
    In light of the turbulent economic climate and continued uncertainty, this presentation addresses lessons learned from the recent economic collapse and provides guidance to in-house counsel about recommended management strategies and legal considerations for both healthy companies and those in distress.

    In Dallas:
    Stephen A. Youngman, Weil Gotshal & Manges - Dallas, TX
    Angela C. Zambrano, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Christopher Manuel Lopez, Weil Gotshal & Manges - Houston, TX
    Sylvia Ann Mayer, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP - Houston, TX

  • 2:30 pm
    0.75 hr
    Things You Are Not Thinking About, But Should Be
    The legal and regulatory environment keeps getting more and more complex, seemingly on a daily basis. This presentation covers some unexpected situations in export control and immigration that may unknowingly expose you to liability. Forewarned is forearmed!

    In Dallas:
    Steven Brotherton, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP - San Francisco, CA
    Rebecca R. Massiatte, Jackson Lewis LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Margaret Mills Murphy, Jackson Lewis LLP - Austin, TX
    Steven Brotherton, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP - San Francisco, CA

  • 3:15 pm
    Dallas Only
    Break

  • 3:30 pm
    0.75 hr
    0.17 hr ethics
    Privacy and Data Security: Housekeeping for Corporate Counsel
    Emerging best practices for website and mobile application privacy policies, including geo-tracking considerations; consumer choice and other key elements in the responsible collection and marketing use of data; the evolution of corporate responsibility for data security; and a brief overview of the fundamentals of employee privacy.

    Bart W. Huffman, Locke Lord LLP - Austin, TX

  • 4:15 pm
    1.00 hr
    Rolling Out a Mobile Workforce
    This session explores the legal issues implicated by a dispersed, mobile workforce and provides practical suggestions for implementing an effective mobile workforce program. Topics include legal and practical considerations regarding local law compliance, privacy and data security, workplace safety, third-party premises liability, compensation compliance, and the implementation and ongoing management of a successful mobile workforce program.
    In Houston - This presentation has moved to Friday at 11:00 a.m.

    Jason Boulette, Boulette & Golden L.L.P. - Austin, TX

  • 5:15 pm
    Dallas Only
    Adjourn to Sponsored Reception

    Reception Sponsor

    McKool Smith

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Friday Morning, Apr. 20, 2012
    Presiding Officers:
    In Dallas: Michael D. Marin, Boulette & Golden L.L.P. - Austin, TX
    In Houston: Mark L. Murdock, Attorney at Law - Austin, TX
  • 8:30 am
    0.75 hr ethics
    Navigating the Minefield in Internal Investigations
    With the ever-increasing pressures on corporations to police for and report on corporate fraud, and the new incentives for third parties to blow the whistle on misconduct in hopes of reaping rewards, in-house counsel increasingly must be prepared for extensive and frequent internal investigations. While an excellent internal investigation can benefit the company and provide potential leniency with prosecutors and regulators, even the best investigators encounter snags and pitfalls. And, in this minefield, a misstep can explode. In this session, the panel discusses many of the traps and ways to navigate toward the best possible resolution with the government, boards of directors, shareholders and others.

    In Dallas:
    Kit Addleman, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
    Robert W. Taylor, INX Inc. - Lewisville, TX
    In Houston:
    Jay G. Martin, Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston, TX
    Kit Addleman, Haynes and Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX

  • 9:15 am
    0.50 hr
    Update on SEC Enforcement Initiatives and New Areas of Focus

    In Dallas:
    Jeffrey S. Johnston, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX
    Michael D. King, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Fort Worth, TX
    David R. Woodcock, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Fort Worth, TX
    In Houston:
    Jeffrey S. Johnston, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX
    David R. Woodcock, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Fort Worth, TX

  • 9:45 am
    Break

  • 10:00 am
    1.00 hr ethics
    Compliance and Ethics Program Best Practices
    Because of the bounty incentives created by Dodd-Frank that allow employees to report misconduct to the SEC, organizations should reevaluate their ethics and compliance programs to make sure that appropriate programs are in place to encourage internal reporting. Also, recommendations have been submitted to the United States Sentencing Commission to revise the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations so that it will be more difficult for organizations to meet the burden to have an "effective" compliance and ethics program. This session discusses a number of compliance and ethics program best practices related to management of culture, incident management and investigation, and risk management.
    In Houston - This presentation has moved to Thursday afternoon at 4:15 p.m.

    Earl M. Jones III, Littler Mendelson P.C. - Dallas, TX
    Susan L. Lund, OXY Inc. - Dallas, TX

  • 11:00 am
    1.00 hr
    Cloud Computing
    This talk explores the various legal issues involved in contracting for and using cloud computing-based services. Topics include special contracting concerns for purchasers of SaaS (Software as a Service) and other cloud offerings, security and privacy issues, and an analysis of responsibilities and risk allocation between vendors and purchasers.
    In Houston - This presentation has moved to 10:00 a.m.

    In Dallas:
    Tim Biggio, VCE Company - Richardson, TX
    Edward A. Cavazos, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP - Austin, TX
    In Houston:
    Eric M. Elfman, Onit, Inc. - Houston, TX
    Edward A. Cavazos, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP - Austin, TX

  • 12:00 pm
    Break to Pick up Lunch
    Included in conference registration fee.

  • Friday Afternoon, Apr. 20, 2012
    Presiding Officers:
    In Dallas: Haseena J. Enu, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP - Addison, TX
    In Houston: Aaron G. Carlson, Noble Energy, Inc. - Houston, TX
  • Luncheon Presentation

  • 12:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    The Madoff Ponzi Scheme: A Microcosm of Complex Fraud in Today's Global Financial System
    Since mid-December 2008, Baker Hostetler partners David J. Sheehan and Marc D. Powers have been engaged in the complex and challenging legal work surrounding the SIPA liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC, as Counsel to the SIPA Trustee. Their legal work is a multifaceted mission that requires a cutting-edge awareness of the law and of the countless other issues surrounding this complex financial fraud. More than 1,000 lawsuits have been filed on behalf of the Trustee, with more than $9 billion recovered, far exceeding prior restitution efforts related to other Ponzi schemes. Hear about the ongoing matter, the complexity of the fraud and likely outcomes of the Trustee and his team's efforts.

    In Dallas:
    Marc D. Powers, Baker & Hostetler LLP - New York, NY
    In Houston:
    David J. Sheehan, Baker & Hostetler LLP - New York, NY

  • 1:00 pm
    Break

  • 1:15 pm
    0.75 hr
    0.17 hr ethics
    The Role of the General Counsel and the Legal Department during Times of Corporate Crisis
    Crises come to legal in all shapes and sizes, from natural disasters to executive scandals, from product safety issues to high-profile lawsuits. Our GC panel discusses the crises that presented challenges for them, what they learned from their experiences and the best practices  that they recommend.

    In Dallas:
    Moderator:
    Jane M. McBride, Optimus Legal Management & Consulting - Plano, TX
    Panelists:
    Michelle P. Goolsby, AAL - Dallas, TX
    Panelists:
    Joyce D. Slocum, National Public Radio - Washington, DC
    Panelists:
    Cody Wilbanks, Super Media LLC - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Moderator:
    Jane M. McBride, Optimus Legal Management & Consulting - Plano, TX
    Panelists:
    James W. Ferguson, Halliburton - Houston, TX
    Panelists:
    Jennifer L. Vogel, Former General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Continental Airlines - Houston, TX
    Michelle P. Goolsby, AAL - Dallas, TX

  • 2:00 pm
    0.50 hr
    Wrestling Down the Monster from the Green Lagoon: Environmental Update
    It's a three-headed challenge, and this updated presentation provides an overview of current air, waste and water regulatory strategies and initiatives and the efforts by both industry and states to tame the creature from the green lagoon.

    Pamela M. Giblin, Baker Botts L.L.P. - Austin, TX

  • 2:30 pm
    Break

  • 2:45 pm
    0.50 hr
    Responding to Hostile IP Overtures
    In-house counsel frequently face threats or other aggressive overtures from competitors regarding intellectual property rights. Those overtures may come in the form of a demand for royalties; a cease and desist letter relating to patent, copyright or trademark rights; or a complaint that the company has misappropriated trade secrets through strategic hiring. The company's initial reaction to those threats can greatly affect whether there is litigation. And if there is litigation, that initial reaction can greatly effect the pace and outcome of the litigation. This session presents some best practices for in-house counsel who face such challenges.

    Christopher V. Popov, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX

  • 3:15 pm
    1.00 hr
    Role of In-House Counsel in Arbitration
    Discussion of in-house counsel's special role in arbitration from transactional and disputes perspectives, with emphasis on practical considerations, including drafting the arbitration agreement and managing the arbitral process, outside counsel and client expectations.

    In Dallas:
    John Bowman, King & Spalding L.L.P. - Houston, TX
    Gary D. Eisenstat, Figari & Davenport LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Bill E. Davidoff, Figari & Davenport LLP - Dallas, TX
    John Bowman, King & Spalding L.L.P. - Houston, TX

  • 4:15 pm
    0.75 hr ethics
    Ethical Sand Traps and Water Hazards: Doing Business with Entities Facing Insolvency
    This session explores legal and ethical issues that arise when a company's customers, vendors or other contractual parties are facing insolvency. Ethical requirements as well as practical suggestions on how best to protect your company's interests, including litigation alternatives, are also covered.

    In Dallas:
    Charles J. Blanchard, Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal - Dallas, TX
    Jennifer Evans Morris, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
    J. Michael Sutherland, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Charles J. Blanchard, Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal - Dallas, TX
    J. Michael Sutherland, Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P. - Dallas, TX

  • 5:00 pm
    Adjourn

  • Day 1 April 19, 2012
  • Day 2 April 20, 2012
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Conference Faculty

Kit Addleman

Haynes and Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Jeffrey B. Andrews

Thompson & Knight LLP
Houston, TX

Mario A. Barrera

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
San Antonio, TX

Tim Biggio

VCE Company
Richardson, TX

Charles J. Blanchard

Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal
Dallas, TX

Jason Boulette

Boulette & Golden L.L.P.
Austin, TX

E. Ryan Bowles

McQueary Henry Bowles Troy Inc.
Dallas, TX

John Bowman

King & Spalding L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Steven Brotherton

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
San Francisco, CA

Edward A. Cavazos

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Austin, TX

Bill E. Davidoff

Figari & Davenport LLP
Dallas, TX

Gary D. Eisenstat

Figari & Davenport LLP
Dallas, TX

Eric M. Elfman

Onit, Inc.
Houston, TX

James W. Ferguson

Halliburton
Houston, TX

Pamela M. Giblin

Baker Botts L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Michelle P. Goolsby

AAL
Dallas, TX

Bart W. Huffman

Locke Lord LLP
Austin, TX

Jeffrey S. Johnston

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

Earl M. Jones III

Littler Mendelson P.C.
Dallas, TX

Michael D. King

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Fort Worth, TX

Christopher Manuel Lopez

Weil Gotshal & Manges
Houston, TX

Susan L. Lund

OXY Inc.
Dallas, TX

Jay G. Martin

Baker Hughes Incorporated
Houston, TX

Rebecca R. Massiatte

Jackson Lewis LLP
Dallas, TX

Sylvia Ann Mayer

Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP
Houston, TX

Jane M. McBride

Optimus Legal Management & Consulting
Plano, TX

Jennifer Evans Morris

Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Margaret Mills Murphy

Jackson Lewis LLP
Austin, TX

Christopher V. Popov

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Houston, TX

Marc D. Powers

Baker & Hostetler LLP
New York, NY

David J. Sheehan

Baker & Hostetler LLP
New York, NY

Joyce D. Slocum

National Public Radio
Washington, DC

T. Jason Smith

Duff & Phelps, LLC
Houston, TX

Stephen E. Stein

Thompson & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

J. Michael Sutherland

Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Robert W. Taylor

INX Inc.
Lewisville, TX

Jennifer L. Vogel

Former General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Continental Airlines
Houston, TX

Cody Wilbanks

Super Media LLC
Dallas, TX

David R. Woodcock

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Fort Worth, TX

Stephen A. Youngman

Weil Gotshal & Manges
Dallas, TX

Angela C. Zambrano

Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP
Dallas, TX

Planning Committee

Jane M. McBride—Chair

Optimus Legal Management & Consulting
Plano, TX

Pat E. Allison

Allison & Shoemaker, L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Mario A. Barrera

Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
San Antonio, TX

Haseena J. Enu

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
Addison, TX

Alice R.L. Ginsburgh

Kinder Morgan
Houston, TX

Dean D. Hunt

Baker & Hostetler LLP
Houston, TX

Hollis L. Levy

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Michael D. Marin

Boulette & Golden L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Mark L. Murdock

Attorney at Law
Austin, TX

Alma Reyes

Houston, TX

Shelby R. Rogers Jr

Lightheart Ranch, L.L.C.
Driftwood, TX

Stephen E. Stein

Thompson & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

Michele B. Thompson

Law Office of Michele B. Thompson
Austin, TX

Paul R. Tobias

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
West Lake Hills, TX

Credit Info

  • Dallas
  • Houston
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 15.00 hrs  |  3.00 hrs Ethics
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Toggle view California – 15.00 hrs  |  3.00 hrs Ethics
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov.  UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 18.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 15.00 hrs  |  3.00 hrs Ethics
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Toggle view California – 15.00 hrs  |  3.00 hrs Ethics
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov.  UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 18.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Dallas – Apr 19-20, 2012 – InterContinental Hotel
Conference Concluded
Houston – May 3-4, 2012 – Four Seasons Hotel
Conference Concluded
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  • Dallas
  • Houston
Standard Registration
Last day for $545.00 Regular pricing: Apr 11, 2012

$595.00 for registrations received after this time

Corporate Counsel Section - Printed Course Binder
Last day for $520.00 Regular pricing: Apr 11, 2012

$570.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Apr 13, 2012

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Apr 16, 2012
Standard Registration
Last day for $545.00 Regular pricing: Apr 25, 2012

$595.00 for registrations received after this time

Corporate Counsel Section - Printed Course Binder
Last day for $520.00 Regular pricing: Apr 25, 2012

$570.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Apr 27, 2012

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Apr 30, 2012

Venue

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InterContinental Hotel

15201 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX
972-386-6000 (reservations)

Accommodations

$159.00 good through Mar 19, 2012

Parking Information

Complimentary self-parking and garage parking, Valet $12 per day

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Four Seasons Hotel

1300 Lamar St
Houston, TX
713.650.1300 (reservations)
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Accommodations

$235.00 good through Apr 13, 2012

Parking Information

Valet parking $15 day of event, $30 overnight Valet

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    Figari & Davenport
    Figari & Davenport is one of the original and premier commercial litigation boutiques in Dallas. Founded in 1986, our attorneys have handled complex civil litigation in Texas and across the United States. Our litigation practice includes general business litigation, insurance litigation, securities litigation and arbitration, labor and employment, real estate litigation, municipal litigation, and class actions. Our peers and a variety of independent organizations throughout the state and country have recognized the excellence of our attorneys. Over the years, Figari & Davenport lawyers repeatedly have been named in the Best Lawyers in America for business litigation, insurance litigation, and labor and employment litigation, and identified as Texas Super Lawyers and among the Best Lawyers in Dallas. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, smaller regional and entrepreneurial companies, as well as individuals. We represent clients in many industries, including banks and other financial institutions, technology companies, major insurance companies, municipalities, manufacturing concerns, automakers, real estate companies, aerospace and defense companies, and many others. We know that our clients want results. Our ability to work with them to achieve their objectives is a major contributing factor to our firm's ongoing success and one of the primary reasons that we enjoy many longstanding client relationships. We are proud of the many cases we have tried and won for clients before juries, judges, and arbitration panels, and equally proud of our ability to find creative solutions both inside and outside the courtroom. www.figdav.com www.figdav.com/index.html

  • Fragomen Del Ray Bernsern & Loewy

    Fragomen Del Ray Bernsern & Loewy
    Fragomen is the largest law firm in the world dedicated to corporate immigration, and is recognized as the leading global immigration services provider. We have over 250 attorneys and 800 legal professionals who work with our clients to understand their business and immigration priorities, monitor regulatory and policy developments, and draw on our extensive resources to proactively counsel clients on strategies for most effectively managing their immigration programs. For almost 60 years, Fragomen has represented a broad range of companies, organizations and emerging businesses, working in partnership with clients to facilitate the hiring and transfer of employees worldwide. We also are active in our local communities and participate in a number of pro bono initiatives such as providing services to the New York City Bar Justice Center, Sanctuary for Families, and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, and we partner with corporate clients in programs such as Habitat for Humanity and JPMorgan Corporate Challenge. www.fragomen.com www.fragomen.com/
  • Haynes and Boone, LLP logo
    Haynes and Boone, LLP
    Haynes and Boone's Appellate Practice Group has a depth of experience in state and federal practice: they consistently have had unparalleled success in handling some of the most significant appeals in Texas; they are well known to the judiciary and the bar for their exemplary advocacy; the key component to their philosophy is effective partnering—with trial counsel, national counsel, in-house counsel; their expertise is in advocacy and procedure, whether it be in the context of motions for summary judgment, privilege disputes, expert witness, jurisdictional challenges, jury charges, judgments, petitions for writ of mandamus, alternative dispute resolution, or appeals. www.haynesboone.com/
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    Jackson Lewis LLP
    Founded in 1958, Jackson Lewis, dedicated to representing management exclusively in workplace law, is one of the fastest growing workplace law firms in the U.S., with almost 700 attorneys practicing in 49 locations nationwide. For the 11th consecutive year, Jackson Lewis has been recognized for delivering client service excellence to the world's largest corporations, once again earning a spot on the BTI Client Service A-Team. Jackson Lewis has also been recognized by in-house counsel of Fortune 1000 companies as "the single highest-ranked firm clients want by their side in employment battles." Jackson Lewis is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms," and is recognized by Chambers and Legal 500. As an "AmLaw 100" firm, Jackson Lewis has one of the most active employment litigation practices in the United States. Finally, Jackson Lewis is a charter member of L & E Global Employers' Counsel Worldwide, an alliance currently of 12 workplace law firms in 12 countries. www.jacksonlewis.com www.jacksonlewis.com/home.php
  • Littler Mendelson P.C. logo
    Littler Mendelson P.C.
    With over 900 attorneys and 56 offices, Littler Mendelson is the largest U.S.-based law firm exclusively devoted to representing management in employment and labor law matters. As the only U.S. member of the Ius Laboris global alliance, Littler has extensive resources to address the needs of multi-national clients, from navigating international employment laws and labor relations issues to applying corporate policies worldwide. Established in 1942, the Firm has litigated, mediated and negotiated some of the most influential employment law cases and labor contracts on record. For more information, visit www.littler.com www.littler.com/

  • McLane Company, Inc.

    McLane Company, Inc.
    McLane is one of the world's largest companies that buys, sells and delivers more than 40,000 consumer products — including foods, beverages, household items, automotive products and other items — to more than 60,000 retail locations across the U.S. from their 37 grocery and foodservice distribution centers, McLane services every state and county in the United States. Additionally, they provide third party logistics, traffic management and control functions in South America. www.mclaneco.com www.mclaneco.com

  • Thompson & Knight LLP

    Thompson & Knight LLP
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    Vinson & Elkins
    As the world's leading energy law firm, Vinson & Elkins has been at the forefront of climate change law-structuring carbon offset projects, forming "green" investment funds, assisting with renewable energy transactions and handling related tax, permitting, and regulatory issues. That experience makes V&E qualified to help energy producers, energy consumers, and investors navigate the path to a lower-carbon future. www.vinson-elkins.com www.vinson-elkins.com/
  • Weil Gotshal & Manges logo
    Weil Gotshal & Manges
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP advises many of the world's most successful organizations on matters as complex and interconnected as the businesses themselves. With more than 1,200 lawyers in 20 offices across the U.S., Europe and Asia, the firm is a leader in the marketplace for sophisticated, international legal services. An important part of the firm's philosophy is the team approach. Weil is "one-firm" that provides seamless service no matter the location or area of expertise. The firm's goal is to understand and work toward achieving clients' key objectives, providing their best judgment on close calls and tough issues. In addition to professional excellence, Weil is committed to being a model in providing pro bono legal assistance that impacts global and local organizations in the communities it serves. www.weil.com www.weil.com/

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