45^th Annual

Corporate Counsel Institute

Houston May 4-5, 2023 The Whitehall Hotel
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Live Webcast May 4-5, 2023
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Association of Corporate Counsel - Houston

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Overview

Join us for The University of Texas School of Law’s 45th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute—THE conference for in-house counsel and outside counsel who represent companies of all sizes. The Institute offers in-depth, practical discussions on the legal issues and considerations that matter most to corporate counsel, and provides opportunities for dialogue and networking among speakers and attendees—making this an event you don't want to miss!

Following the conference, attendees will receive a bonus eSupplement to ensure practitioners can earn their required 15.00/3.00 Texas MCLE hours for the year.

Event Schedule

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

Day 1 May 4, 2023
Day 2 May 5, 2023

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Thursday Morning, May 4, 2023
Presiding Officer:
Dena DeNooyer Stroh, North Texas Tollway Authority - Plano, TX
7:30 am
Houston Only

Registration Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:20 am

Welcoming Remarks
8:30 am

0.75 hr

Employment Law Update and Trends: Continuing Impacts of the Pandemic

Hear the latest update of important labor and employment law topics in a post-pandemic environment, including a review and analysis of the NLRB’s recent McLaren decision and its impact on separation agreements, along with other critical updates you will want to know.

Gary D. Eisenstat, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Dallas, TX
9:15 am

0.75 hr

Sunshine and Cyber Insurance

Things are looking up in the world of cyber insurance. Hear a discussion on the latest market trends, what’s happening on the claims and coverage front, and tips and updates on the procurement process.

Kara Altenbaumer-Price, McGriff - Dallas, TX
Natalie DuBose, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
10:00 am

15-Minute Break
10:15 am

1.00 hr
0.50 hr ethics

ESG: What Does it Really Mean for Your Company?

Companies cannot take a one-size-fits-all approach to ESG: there are considerations based on size, whether the company is publicly traded, which department takes responsibility for reporting, and more. Discuss different approaches to ESG reporting as well as how various stakeholders can impact the process.

Moderator:
Jennifer M. Trulock, Baker Botts L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Melodie Craft, McGrath RentCorp - Dallas, TX
Betty Ellsworth Ungerman, Lennox International Inc. - Richardson, TX
11:15 am

0.75 hr

Commercial Contracts and The Most Heavily Litigated Provisions

Some contract terms tend to be lightning rods for disagreement, conflict, and litigation. Review the contract provisions that seem to attract the most attention when conflicts arise and discuss various legal techniques and strategies that can be used to mitigate or avoid these conflicts.

Vineet Bhatia, Susman Godfrey L.L.P. - Houston, TX
Keith E. Witek, Tenstorrent - Austin, TX
12:00 pm
Houston Only

Pick Up Lunch (in Houston)

Included in registration.
Thursday Afternoon, May 4, 2023
Presiding Officer:
Marc J. Krasney, Bluepeak - Houston, TX
LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
12:20 pm

0.75 hr

Leadership in the In-House Counsel Role

In-house lawyers play a critical role in the legal department, the C-suite, the boardroom, and the community. Hear a panel of in-house counsel with diverse experience and responsibilities discuss the importance of leadership for in-house counsel and share how they strive to demonstrate and develop their leadership skills every day.

Moderator:
Tim Newman, Haynes Boone, LLP - Dallas, TX
Panelists:
Lisa Hearn, KBR, Inc. - Houston, TX
Doug Martin, Blue Bell Creameries - Brenham, TX
C. E. Rhodes, Frost Bank - San Antonio, TX
1:05 pm

10-Minute Break
1:15 pm

0.75 hr

The Doomsday/Not Doomsday Update: Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Protection Risks in 2023

Have you ever wondered why data privacy, cybersecurity, and broader data protection issues are so often accompanied by an ominous soundtrack? Gain insight into the risks that should matter to in-house counsel in 2023. Explore the latest information on data breaches, regulatory actions, and new rules, and particular areas that are high-risk, including executive oversight, cyber-issues associated with information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems, governance and whistle-blower risks, and privacy and data security problems presented by organizational siloes – all to help you understand the most important risks in the current data-risk landscape and avoid a real doomsday.

Kathryne (Kate) M. Morris, Hosch & Morris, PLLC - Dallas, TX
2:00 pm

0.75 hr

Antitrust Update: Practical Guidance for Navigating Evolving Risks

Competition issues are subject to intensifying scrutiny: Not only are lawmakers proposing legislation to expand the scope of antitrust laws, the administration is extending the reach of current law under a Whole-of-Government policy that regulatory agencies are implementing through the issuance of updated rules and guidelines. Learn about the issues that are at the center of government concern and how to counsel your company to avoid the risks associated with them, including anti-poaching, non-compete restrictions, information-sharing, anticompetitive conduct (and monopolization) and acquisitions.

Katrina Robson, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP - Washington, DC
2:45 pm

0.50 hr

Best Practices for Managing Litigation

Amanda B. Childs, 7-Eleven, Inc. - Irving, TX
3:15 pm

15-Minute Break
3:30 pm

0.75 hr

Non-Competes, Trade Secrets and Injunctions: How Do You Show Irreparable Harm?

Gain practical counsel for planning in advance to win the future injunction hearing. Topics include identifying and protecting your trade secrets, protocols and practices to follow today to demonstrate harm in a future hearing, anticipating the common scenarios that lead to the need for injunctive relief, the “good guy v. bad guy” dynamics at play when seeking injunctions, and how to prepare for a possible legal world without non-competes.

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
Michael D. Marin, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
4:15 pm

0.75 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Preparing the Corporate Rep for Depositions

In a busy and fast-paced world, it can often be a challenge to prepare the corporate representative. This presentation discusses how to handle those issues, as well as the best practices in preparing a corporate representative for depositions, including the role of in-house counsel, outside counsel, and outside consultants.

Jason S. Bloom, Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc. - Dallas, TX
Sam Hardy, Energy Transfer - Dallas, TX
5:00 pm

Adjourn

Time

Credit

Subject

Speaker
Friday Morning, May 5, 2023
Presiding Officer:
Sean Gorman, White & Case LLP - Houston, TX
8:00 am
Houston Only

Conference Room Opens

Includes continental breakfast.
8:30 am

0.75 hr

What to do When the Government Comes Calling

Hear advice for in-house counsel and corporate executives faced with federal inquiries, search warrants, investigations, and subpoenas to produce evidence or testify. Highlight ways in which professionals can stay out of the government’s cross hairs.

Tony Box, Gray Reed & McGraw LLP - Dallas, TX
Rebecca Fike, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Dallas, TX
9:15 am

0.75 hr ethics

Requests from on High: Keeping In-House Counsel Out of Hot Water

One of internal counsel’s many functions is to avert problems for their employers. But sometimes in keeping their client away from the fire, they risk being singed. These concerns implicate challenging attorney-client privilege issues, clarity in communicating to employees and management who they represent, educating others about how to maintain confidentiality, engaging the right counsel and consultants for the proper purposes, and knowing when to stay away from direct interaction in depositions, mediations and regulator meetings and interactions, or when to interact directly.

Joel Cohen, White & Case LLP - New York, NY
10:00 am

0.50 hr

Be Friends with Your Benefits: Five Things Every Corporate Counsel Should Know About Their Company's Benefit Plans

A company’s benefit plans can be a key tool for recruiting and retaining employees, but can also carry hidden risks and liabilities when administered improperly. Hear a high-level overview of common legal risks associated with operating benefit plans and the key components that a corporate counsel will want to learn about their benefit plan design and features.

Jessica B. Palvino, Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX
10:30 am

15-Minute Break
10:45 am

1.00 hr

Preparing for an M&A Transaction

A discussion of due diligence considerations, sample deal timeline, non-disclosure agreement provisions, engaging an investment bank and letter of intent considerations.

Moderator:
J. Robert Suffoletta, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Kelly D. Booth, KDB Legal Services PLLC - Houston, TX
Matt Cautero, BofA Securities, Inc. - Austin, TX
11:45 am

0.75 hr
0.50 hr ethics

Enterprise Risk Assessment: How Does it Inform Your Compliance Program?

Gain insight into the fundamentals of an ERM program and how it helps organizations manage their risks. Hear the top risks for 2023 (based on survey of C-Suite and Board). Understand how some top enterprise risks can impact an organization’s compliance program.

Linh Truong, North Texas Tollway Authority - Plano, TX
12:30 pm

Adjourn

Day 1 May 4, 2023
Day 2 May 5, 2023

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Conference Faculty

Kara Altenbaumer-Price

McGriff
Dallas, TX

Vineet Bhatia

Susman Godfrey L.L.P.
Houston, TX

Jason S. Bloom

Bloom Strategic Consulting, Inc.
Dallas, TX

Kelly D. Booth

KDB Legal Services PLLC
Houston, TX

Jason Boulette

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

Tony Box

Gray Reed & McGraw LLP
Dallas, TX

Matt Cautero

BofA Securities, Inc.
Austin, TX

Amanda B. Childs

7-Eleven, Inc.
Irving, TX

Joel Cohen

White & Case LLP
New York, NY

Melodie Craft

McGrath RentCorp
Dallas, TX

Natalie DuBose

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Gary D. Eisenstat

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Rebecca Fike

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Dallas, TX

Sam Hardy

Energy Transfer
Dallas, TX

Lisa Hearn

KBR, Inc.
Houston, TX

Michael D. Marin

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

Doug Martin

Blue Bell Creameries
Brenham, TX

Kathryne (Kate) M. Morris

Hosch & Morris, PLLC
Dallas, TX

Tim Newman

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Jessica B. Palvino

Jackson Walker LLP
Austin, TX

C. E. Rhodes

Frost Bank
San Antonio, TX

Katrina Robson

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Washington, DC

J. Robert Suffoletta

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Austin, TX

Jennifer M. Trulock

Baker Botts L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Linh Truong

North Texas Tollway Authority
Plano, TX

Betty Ellsworth Ungerman

Lennox International Inc.
Richardson, TX

Keith E. Witek

Tenstorrent
Austin, TX

Planning Committee

Sean Gorman—Co-Chair

White & Case LLP
Houston, TX

Dena DeNooyer Stroh—Co-Chair

North Texas Tollway Authority
Plano, TX

Joanna Jefferson—Director

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Jeff Barnes

Rice University, Office of the General Counsel
Houston, TX

Kelly D. Booth

KDB Legal Services PLLC
Houston, TX

Jason Boulette

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

Jay Dewald

Norton Rose Fulbright
Dallas, TX

Gary D. Eisenstat

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dallas, TX

Brianna Hinojosa-Smith

Yum! Brands, Inc.
Plano, TX

Devika Kornbacher

Clifford Chance
New York, NY

Marc J. Krasney

Bluepeak
Houston, TX

Michael D. Marin

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

Nicole Moss

GTI / ACC Houston
Houston, TX

Tim Newman

Haynes Boone, LLP
Dallas, TX

Michael W. Stockham

Holland & Knight LLP
Dallas, TX

J. Robert Suffoletta

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
Austin, TX

Meagan Baker Thompson

R. McConnell Group PLLC
Austin, TX

Michele B. Thompson

Law Office of Michele B. Thompson
Austin, TX

Jennifer M. Trulock

Baker Botts L.L.P.
Dallas, TX

Keith E. Witek

Tenstorrent
Austin, TX

MCLE Credit

Texas – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 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.

California – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 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.

Kansas – 11.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. For out-of-state seminars, the attorney is responsible for submitting the executed affidavit to Kansas Continuing Legal Education within 30 days after the seminar.
UT Law CLE will provide the affidavit via email once you have completed the claim credit process in your UTCLE.org account. You will then return the completed affidavit form to cleinfo@kscourts.org. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

Oklahoma – 14.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.

Pennsylvania – 11.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submit. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Other States – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

If you wish to satisfy MCLE or other professional education requirements in another state for a program offered by the University of Texas School of Law, please check with the state bar or other licensing authority in that state to ensure it will qualify for self-reporting your credits.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provided to other licensing authorities as needed.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 13.50 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

Texas – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 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 Completion will be emailed to you upon claiming credit. 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.

California – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

To claim California MCLE credit, California credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

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.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Kansas – 11.50 hrs | 1.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Kansa MCLE credit, Kansas credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, and provide your Kansas Registration number in your UTCLE.org account. UT Law CLE will report credit claimed credit on your behalf to the Kansas Continuing Legal Education Commission (KSCLE) within 30 days after the conference. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 50-minute credit hour.

Oklahoma – 14.00 hrs | 2.50 hrs Ethics

To claim Oklahoma MCLE credit, Oklahoma credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #169) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and are presumptively approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association for MCLE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the webcast.

Pennsylvania – 11.00 hrs | 2.00 hrs Ethics

To claim Pennsylvania MCLE credit, Pennsylvania credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. Verification pop-ups will NOT display when the webcast video player is in "full screen" mode. Furthermore, the notification sound effect alerting pop-ups, will NOT play on mobile devices. We recommend viewing from a computer, as opposed to a mobile device, should MCLE credit, other than Texas, be needed. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

UT Law CLE is an approved provider of Pennsylvania credit, sponsor #236. Attorney attendance will be reported to Pennsylvania within 2 weeks after credit is claimed and submitted. Attorneys are not able to report this credit on their own, and UT Law CLE pays all associated fees for the credit hours. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other States – 11.25 hrs | 2.25 hrs Ethics

Note on Self-Reporting Your Credits in Another State

To claim Other States MCLE credit, Other States credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records and to provide to other licensing authorities as needed.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

MCLE credit is presented based on a 60-minute credit hour.

Other Credit

TX Accounting CPE – 13.50 hrs

The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live webcast presentations meet the requirements and 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.

This accreditation requires attendance verification. In compliance with the rules, UT Law CLE monitors and records attendee responses to questions that randomly appear during the live webcast presentation. The response record is detailed on the Certificate of Completion.

To claim Texas Accounting CPE credit, the Texas Accounting CPE credit option must be selected PRIOR to viewing the live webcast. Upon claiming credit, a Certificate of Completion will be emailed to you. Self-report your CPE credit directly to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

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

Key Dates

Houston – May 4-5, 2023 – The Whitehall Hotel

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Live Webcast – May 4-5, 2023

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Houston
Live Webcast

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Apr 26, 2023

$645.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $535.00 Regular pricing: Apr 26, 2023

$585.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Apr 26, 2023

$525.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Apr 28, 2023

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 1, 2023

Individual
Last day for $595.00 Regular pricing: Apr 26, 2023

$645.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (5 registrants minimum)
Last day for $535.00 Regular pricing: Apr 26, 2023

$585.00 for registrations received after this time

Group (10 registrants minimum)
Last day for $475.00 Regular pricing: Apr 26, 2023

$525.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Apr 28, 2023

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: May 1, 2023

Venue

The Whitehall Hotel

1700 Smith Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-739-8800
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Accommodations

A special group rate of $149 per night is available for conference registrants until April 12 or when the block is exhausted. You may refer to the "2023 UT Law Corporate Counsel Institute" when you call the hotel reservations department at 713-739-8800 or click here to book online.

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Gray Reed

A full-service Texas law firm with offices in Dallas, Houston and Waco, Gray Reed provides legal services to companies ranging from start-up to Fortune 500 as well as high net worth individuals. Gray Reed attorneys assist clients with a myriad of legal issues including commercial litigation, corporate transactions, government investigations and compliance, oil and gas, tax planning and litigation, real estate, construction, healthcare, trusts and estates, employment law, family law, intellectual property and bankruptcy. For more information, visit www.grayreed.com.
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Haynes and Boone, LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with 19 offices, spanning Texas, New York, California, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Virginia, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in energy, technology, financial services and private equity. With about 650 lawyers, Haynes Boone is ranked among the largest U.S.-based firms by The National Law Journal, The American Lawyer and The Lawyer. It was recognized in the BTI Consulting Group’s 2022 “A-Team” report, which identifies the law firms that in-house counsel commend for providing superior client service. The firm is also recognized as a leader in DEI initiatives. It achieved Mansfield Rule 5.0 certification in 2022 after completing a rigorous 12-month collaboration with Diversity Lab.
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White & Case LLP

White & Case is a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, cross-border integration and depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many. Our equally important commitment to diversity and inclusion is embedded in all we do – it strengthens our work across practices and regions, and as we serve clients around the world, this commitment enables us to be a law firm of choice worldwide.

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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.

For nearly 60 years, Wilson Sonsini has offered a broad range of services and legal disciplines focused on serving the principal challenges faced by the management and boards of directors of business enterprises. The firm is nationally recognized as a leading provider to growing and established clients seeking legal counsel to complete sophisticated corporate and technology transactions; manage governance and enterprise-scale matters; assist with intellectual property development, protection and IP-driven transactions; represent them in contested disputes; and/or advise them on antitrust or other regulatory matters. With deep roots in Silicon Valley, Wilson Sonsini has offices in Austin; Beijing; Boston; Brussels; Hong Kong; London; Los Angeles; New York; Palo Alto; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; Shanghai; Washington, D.C.; and Wilmington, DE. For more information, please visit www.wsgr.com. wsgr.com
Association of Corporate Counsel - Houston

ACC Houston is home to over 1,200 in-house counsel in the Greater Houston Area. Connect with your fellow in-house counsel and our sponsors, and access all of the great educational, networking opportunities and resources we have to offer throughout the year. acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/houston
The Texas Lawbook

The Texas Lawbook is an online news publication covering the Texas corporate legal market. We have content partnerships with the Houston Chronicle and the Dallas Business Journal.
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45th Annual

Corporate Counsel Institute

Houston May 4-5, 2023 The Whitehall Hotel Conference Concluded

Live Webcast May 4-5, 2023 Conference Concluded

Buy

Related products: eConference Materials

Overview

Event Schedule

Thursday Morning, May 4, 2023

Thursday Afternoon, May 4, 2023

Friday Morning, May 5, 2023

Conference Faculty

Kara Altenbaumer-Price

Vineet Bhatia

Jason S. Bloom

Kelly D. Booth

Jason Boulette

Tony Box

Matt Cautero

Amanda B. Childs

Joel Cohen

Melodie Craft

Natalie DuBose

Gary D. Eisenstat

Rebecca Fike

Sam Hardy

Lisa Hearn

Michael D. Marin

Doug Martin

Kathryne (Kate) M. Morris

Tim Newman

Jessica B. Palvino

C. E. Rhodes

Katrina Robson

J. Robert Suffoletta

Jennifer M. Trulock

Linh Truong

Betty Ellsworth Ungerman

Keith E. Witek

Planning Committee

Sean Gorman—Co-Chair

Dena DeNooyer Stroh—Co-Chair

Joanna Jefferson—Director

Jeff Barnes

Kelly D. Booth

Jason Boulette

Jay Dewald

Gary D. Eisenstat

Brianna Hinojosa-Smith

Devika Kornbacher

Marc J. Krasney

Michael D. Marin

Nicole Moss

Tim Newman

Michael W. Stockham

J. Robert Suffoletta

Meagan Baker Thompson

Michele B. Thompson

Jennifer M. Trulock

Keith E. Witek

Credit Info

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

MCLE Credit

Other Credit

Key Dates

Venue

The Whitehall Hotel

Accommodations

Our Sponsors

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45^th Annual

Houston May 4-5, 2023 The Whitehall Hotel
Conference Concluded

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