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2018 Corporate Counsel eConference
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2018 Corporate Counsel eConference
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The 40th Annual Corporate Counsel eConference offers in-depth, practical discussions on legal issues for in-house counsel and outside counsel who represent companies of all sizes.
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- Discussion of Shareholder Activism and Hostile Activity, including tactics for activist defense, raid preparedness, board/corporate governance, and shareholder engagement.
- Cybersecurity insight From the Mind of a Hacker, including a look into how to avoid being bait and what happens on the dark web.
- Tips for preparing your corporate representative for their time in the witness chair, and tips for keeping your in-house counsel out of that same chair.
- Analysis of Employee Ideology v. Company Values, with discussion of headline-making events that have put this collision of rights on the front page.
- Updates on labor and employment law, including insight into the latest on Class Action Waivers and Arbitration Agreements with discussion of the fallout from the NRLB’s decision in D.R. Horton, Inc.
- Best practices for board service, and analysis of Ethical Hazards That Confront In-House Counsel
- Exploration of how diversity in the work place and effectively working with local counsel can improve your legal department and help you get better results in the boardroom and the courtroom.
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1.
Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law (Jun 2018)
Gary D. Eisenstat
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Session 1 —45 mins
Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law (Jun 2018)
Get the latest updates in labor and employment law, including developments under the current administration.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Gary D. Eisenstat,
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. - Dallas, TX
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Employee Ideology v. Company Values (Jun 2018)
Jason Boulette, Michael D. Marin
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Session 2 —47 mins
Employee Ideology v. Company Values (Jun 2018)
As mobile technology and media continue to evolve, individuals are increasingly able to express their personal beliefs to wider and wider audiences. Explore the practical and legal challenges presented when employees or agents express views that conflict with a company’s cultural values. Real world situations are discussed, including the events of Charlottesville, Virginia, the viral manifesto on women in technology written by an individual engineer, Colin Kaepernick, and the recently acknowledged pattern of intolerable behavior by powerful figures in entertainment, media, politics, and business.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Jason Boulette,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
Michael D. Marin,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
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Class Action Waivers and Arbitration Agreements (Jun 2018)
Ron Chapman Jr.
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Session 3 —31 mins
Class Action Waivers and Arbitration Agreements (Jun 2018)
Since the NLRB’s controversial decision in D.R. Horton, Inc., courts have grappled with whether class action waivers in arbitration agreements are unlawful, culminating in the issue reaching the U.S. Supreme Court. Examine the latest rulings, legislation, and trends affecting both class action waivers and employment arbitration agreements.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Ron Chapman Jr.,
Ogletree Deakins - Dallas, TX
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Drafting Contract Clauses That Actually Help if Litigation Arises (Jun 2018)
Sylvia Ann Cardona, Karla Pascarella
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Session 4 —57 mins
Drafting Contract Clauses That Actually Help if Litigation Arises (Jun 2018)
"Tried and true clauses" and boilerplate language can create a false sense of comfort and lead to adverse results in litigation if not periodically updated or checked against recent case law. Investigate how to successfully negotiate changes and terms while avoiding common pitfalls that are ordinarily overlooked.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Sylvia Ann Cardona,
Langley & Banack, Inc. - San Antonio, TX
Karla Pascarella,
Peckar & Abramson, P.C. - Austin, TX
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Best Practices in Corporate Governance When Lawyers Serve on Boards (Jun 2018)
Jeffrey J. Walker, Melinda H. Brunger, Neel Lemon
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Session 5 —46 mins
Best Practices in Corporate Governance When Lawyers Serve on Boards (Jun 2018)
Professionals regularly share their expertise by serving on a variety of boards of directors. Hear how can you avoid potential conflicts and how can you promote the best interests of all those whom you serve.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Jeffrey J. Walker,
Masergy Communications, Inc. - Plano, TX
Melinda H. Brunger,
Andrews Kurth LLP - Houston, TX
Neel Lemon,
Baker Botts - Dallas, TX
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Pro Bono Opportunities for In-House Counsel (Jun 2018)
Marc E. Vockell
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Session 6 —26 mins
Pro Bono Opportunities for In-House Counsel (Jun 2018)
Pro bono work doesn't just serve the community. Explore ways to integrate pro bono service into your practice, and learn how it can benefit you as well.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Marc E. Vockell,
Dell Inc. - Round Rock, TX
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Shareholder Activism and Hostile Activity (Jun 2018)
William Anderson
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Session 7 —32 mins
Shareholder Activism and Hostile Activity (Jun 2018)
Study the state-of-the-art tactics for activist defense, raid preparedness, board/corporate governance, and shareholder engagement. Practical “lessons learned” from high profile defense situations (including Whole Foods) illustrate essential principles.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
William Anderson,
Evercore - New York, NY
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Corporate Representative Depositions: From Train Wrecks to Clockwork (Jun 2018)
L. Brad Hancock, Victoria Heather Newman
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Session 8 —46 mins
Corporate Representative Depositions: From Train Wrecks to Clockwork (Jun 2018)
Hear the top 10 tips on what to do to more effectively work with your corporate representatives to make the experience both more tolerable for the witness and the results more palatable for counsel. Gain pointers from both the in-house and outside counsel perspectives that can demystify the preparation and help work towards a better result.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
L. Brad Hancock,
Holland & Knight LLP - Houston, TX
Victoria Heather Newman,
TMX Finance Family of Companies - Savanah, GA
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Pitfalls of Joint Ventures (Jun 2018)
John Goodgame
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Session 9 —28 mins
Pitfalls of Joint Ventures (Jun 2018)
Discuss key issues that parties encounter in structuring and then living with joint ventures.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
John Goodgame,
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Houston, TX
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Litigation Management Start to Finish: Lessons Learned in Trial (Jun 2018)
Stephen F. Malouf, Ophelia F. Camiña, E. Leon Carter, Jeffrey A. Zlotky
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Session 10 —81 mins
Litigation Management Start to Finish: Lessons Learned in Trial (Jun 2018)
Examine five key issues that corporate counsel should consider in the overall strategy for managing litigation, including the selection of local counsel, and the formulation and implementation of responsible corporate citizen policies in the era of increased corporate scrutiny.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Stephen F. Malouf,
Malouf & Nockels LLP - Dallas, TX
Ophelia F. Camiña,
Susman Godfrey, L.L.P. - Dallas, TX
E. Leon Carter,
Carter Scholer PLLC - Dallas, TX
Jeffrey A. Zlotky,
NGP Energy Capital Management, LLC - Irving, TX
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Natural Disasters: Lessons Learned (Jun 2018)
Geoff Gannaway, Robyn M. Funk, Melinda Rich Harper, Courtney B. Perez
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Session 11 —56 mins
Natural Disasters: Lessons Learned (Jun 2018)
Gain tips for dealing with the legal and other challenges associated with disasters like Hurricane Harvey, including employee issues, force majeure, business continuity planning, recovery efforts, and maintaining good customer and public relations.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Geoff Gannaway,
Beck Redden LLP - Houston, TX
Robyn M. Funk,
Ogletree Deakins - Dallas, TX
Melinda Rich Harper,
Mattress Firm - Houston, TX
Courtney B. Perez,
Carter Scholer PLLC - Dallas, TX
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Avoiding the Witness Chair: Maintaining Privilege as In-House Counsel (Jun 2018)
James Matthew Dow
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Session 12 —37 mins
Avoiding the Witness Chair: Maintaining Privilege as In-House Counsel (Jun 2018)
Examine case law and gain tips for addressing the challenge of serving as in-house counsel and maintaining the attorney-client privilege.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
James Matthew Dow,
Jackson Walker LLP - Austin, TX
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Diversity in the Legal Department and Outside Firms (Jun 2018)
Elena Villaseñor Sullivan, Uchechi A. Demaske, Jennifer Evans Morris, John V. Trevino Jr.
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Session 13 —46 mins
Diversity in the Legal Department and Outside Firms (Jun 2018)
Learn how to design and build a diverse legal team–inside and out–to achieve superior advice and drive better business results.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Elena Villaseñor Sullivan,
USAA - San Antonio, TX
Uchechi A. Demaske,
USAA - San Antonio, TX
Jennifer Evans Morris,
AT&T - Dallas, TX
John V. Trevino Jr.,
Mannatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP - Costa Mesa, CA
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Multi-Firm Teams: Making Strategic Litigation Moves that Really Matter (Jun 2018)
Kirsten Castañeda, Roger D. Townsend
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Session 14 —49 mins
Multi-Firm Teams: Making Strategic Litigation Moves that Really Matter (Jun 2018)
Explore of the roles appellate lawyers can play before and during trial, with a particular emphasis on ways to streamline the cost while also improving the effectiveness of litigation.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Kirsten Castañeda,
Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP - Dallas, TX
Roger D. Townsend,
Alexander Dubose Jefferson & Townsend LLP - Houston, TX
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Marketing on the Digital Platform (Jun 2018)
Craig C. Carpenter, Caitlin Mitchell
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Session 15 —43 mins
Marketing on the Digital Platform (Jun 2018)
Discuss marketing trends and legal implications for advertising on digital and social channels including: influencer marketing and FTC compliance, digital rights and permissions, community management, and trends on mobile.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Craig C. Carpenter,
Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
Caitlin Mitchell,
The Richards Group - Dallas, TX
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From the Mind of a Hacker (Jun 2018)
David J. Venable
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Session 16 —58 mins
From the Mind of a Hacker (Jun 2018)
With cybercrimes dominating the news, how can you avoid making yourself an attractive or easy target? Hear from a former NSA intelligence officer with over 20 years of experience in information security and learn how to understand the mind of a hacker.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
David J. Venable,
Masergy Communications, Inc. - Plano, TX
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Unwinding and Restructuring the Entity (Jun 2018)
Marc J. Krasney, Brandon Bloom, Bill McDonald
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Session 17 —46 mins
Unwinding and Restructuring the Entity (Jun 2018)
Review the "nuts and bolts" of business reorganization and examine the hidden tax consequences you might not see coming.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Marc J. Krasney,
PS Lightwave, Inc. - Houston, TX
Brandon Bloom,
Thompson & Knight LLP - Dallas, TX
Bill McDonald,
Thompson & Knight LLP - Houston, TX
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Reps and Warranties Insurance (Jun 2018)
Sarah H. Mitchell, Michael A. Saslaw
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Session 18 —32 mins
Reps and Warranties Insurance (Jun 2018)
Once an obscure product, reps and warranties insurance is becoming an everyday component of many M&A deals. Learn how this increasingly prevalent way of allocating risk works, and how it can help in your next negotiation.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Sarah H. Mitchell,
Vinson & Elkins LLP - Dallas, TX
Michael A. Saslaw,
Vinson & Elkins LLP - Dallas, TX
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Ethical Hazards That Confront In-House Counsel (Jun 2018)
Sean Gorman, Betty Ellsworth Ungerman
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Session 19 —51 mins
Ethical Hazards That Confront In-House Counsel (Jun 2018)
Corporate counsel are the primary counsel for the organization. If the actions of senior management threaten to substantially injure the corporation, what must counsel do? When is counsel required to become a whistleblower? Under what circumstances are counsel required to disclose their own errors? During this final hour of the institute, explore the most challenging ethical obligations of in-house counsel.
Originally presented: May 2018 Corporate Counsel Institute
Sean Gorman,
Bracewell LLP - Houston, TX
Betty Ellsworth Ungerman,
Lennox International Inc. - Richardson, TX