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This is a directory of major continuing legal education programs being conducted throughout the country during the next several months.
Within each subject category seminars are listed chronologically by the date the program is being conducted. Also included are the locations and sponsors of each seminar. The sponsors pay for inclusion in this listing.
The next CLE directory will be published on May 20th, 2013. For further information and reservations contact The National Law Journal: Indera Singh, Senior Account Manager (212) 457-9471 or isingh@alm.com at 120 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10271.
Index of Subjects

Who Should Attend: General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers
Highlights: Summary and Highlights: Virtual Corporate Counsel Forum is an exclusive complimentary online event that includes presentations, virtual booths, online networking, chatting, blogs, and more. Its everything youd expect from a live conference, brought right to your computer. Features include: Free registration for corporate counsel, CLE eligible online educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a virtual exhibit hall featuring product demonstrations.

Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.

Who Should Attend: General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Senior Attorneys, In-House Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers
Highlights: Corporate Counsel magazine is pleased to announce the 25th Annual General Counsel Conference, to be held June 5-6, 2013 in New York. The General Counsel Conference is designed to provide general counsel with access to their best and brightest peers and an understanding of what is working in the worlds best legal departments. Attendees will gain insight into the innovative practice s and processes in place to manage some of the most difficult corporate and legal issues of today.

Speakers: Celia Roady, Ruth M. Madrigal, Holly O. Paz, Karen M. Haque, Preston Quesenberry, Bruce R. Hopkins, and Lois G. Lerner
Highlights: If youre involved in the EO world, this is one program you cannot afford to miss. For the past 30 years, Representing & Managing Tax-Exempt Organizations has delivered solid, accurate, and insightful information that is impossible to find at any other single program. That is why this is the best-attended and most-respected EO conference in the United States. This year, our 30th anniversary program will continue that outstanding tradition. You will receive updates from the top IRS non-profit officials and Capitol Hill staff members, as well as from leading professors, private practitioners, and accountants from the nations most prestigious firms. You will leave with practical tips you can put to use immediately upon your return to the office. Join Chairperson Celia Roady and hundreds of your peers at this great learning event.
Number of Credits: 14.5 CLE credits (based on a 60-minute hour) including 1.0 ethics credit, and 17.5 CLE credits (based on a 50-minute hour) including 1.0 ethics credit
Cost: Between $995 and $1195

Speakers: Stewart A. Baker, Hon. John M. Facciola, Trent R. Teyema, Judith A. Miller, and James Cole
Highlights: To assist general counsels and their staffs in their efforts to address cyber risks, a national advisory board of professionals who deal with cybersecurity daily has created the inaugural Cybersecurity Law Institute, This wide-ranging, two-day program will provide in-house and outside counsel with the practical, pragmatic advice they need to effectively address todays major cybersecurity challenges. Bringing together corporate officials, government advisors, law enforcement experts, and privacy analysts, this program will provide you with a blueprint for managing cyber threats with a meaningful strategy. Rather than utilizing a series of talking heads, this Institute combines scenario-based role plays, focused panels, and interactive discussions between experts and audience members to make sure that you stay engaged in learning throughout the two days. Not only will you collect wisdom from the best and brightest minds in cybersecurity law and planning, but you will also be given a state-of-the-art set of guidelines, sample documents, and tips.
Number of Credits: 10.75 CLE credit hours (based on a 60-minute credit hour), including 2.0 hours of ethics / 12.9 CLE credit hours (based on a 50-minute credit hour), including 2.4 hours of ethic credit
Cost: $795 and $1195

Speakers:Listed here: http://www.americanbar.org/calendar/2013/06/antitrust_in_theamericas/speakers1.html
Highlights:Join competition law enforcers and leading private practitioners throughout the Americas for a broad-ranging discussion of the leading edge issues in competition law and policy. Strong economic growth in the region and enhanced enforcement efforts and reforms in many jurisdictions present ever-changing challenges and opportunities for antitrust enforcement in Latin America. This conference focuses on the most important developments and trends and provides the valuable insights and network-building opportunities you need to stay on top of antitrust risks facing firms doing business in the Americas.
Cost:Section Member Rate: $675.00, Non Member Rate: $775.00; Govt/Acad/NonSect Member: $225.00; Govt/Acad/Sect Member: $325.0; IBRAC Member: $675.00

Who Should Attend: General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers
Highlights: Summary and Highlights: Virtual Corporate Counsel Forum is an exclusive complimentary online event that includes presentations, virtual booths, online networking, chatting, blogs, and more. Its everything youd expect from a live conference, brought right to your computer. Features include: Free registration for corporate counsel, CLE eligible online educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a virtual exhibit hall featuring product demonstrations.

Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.

Who Should Attend: General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Senior Attorneys, In-House Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers
Highlights: Corporate Counsel magazine is pleased to announce the 25th Annual General Counsel Conference, to be held June 5-6, 2013 in New York. The General Counsel Conference is designed to provide general counsel with access to their best and brightest peers and an understanding of what is working in the worlds best legal departments. Attendees will gain insight into the innovative practice s and processes in place to manage some of the most difficult corporate and legal issues of today.


Sponsor: American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and American Bar Association (ABA)
Contact: Daniel Becker (312) 988-5140; e-mail Daniel.Becker@americanbar.org; Internet www.cpa2biz.com/corpgov
Speakers: Please refer to programs Web site for speaker details via http://www.cpa2biz.com/corpgov
Highlights: This first-of-its kind collaborative program provides you with an insiders perspective on corporate governance trends, helping both lawyers and accountants better serve their clients. Panelists will include nationally and internationally known experts, who will discuss best practices and the benefits of effective collaboration. Facilitated by some of both professions top lawyers and accountants, this conference is for anyone seeking expert guidance on corporate governance and risk. Get a better understanding of the issues each profession confronts when dealing with matters that require the experience of both professions. Take advantage of the unique cross-profession networking opportunities this conference has to offer.
Number of Credits: This course is expected to qualify for 12.50 CLE credit hours. For information about CLE accreditation in your state, visit http://www.cpa2biz.com/corpgov.
Cost: Early Bird Registration now through May 6, 2013 - $1,420 General Public | $1,120 ABA Members | $1,120 AICPA Members.

Sponsor: The American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section and Business Law Section
Contact: Earnestine Murphy (312) 988-6204; e-mail Earnestine.Murphy@americanbar.org; Internet www.ambar.org/ici2013
Speakers: Please refer to programs Web site for speaker details via www.ambar.org/ici2013
Highlights: This intensive National Institute remains incomparable in its examination of the demanding issues that define corporate internal investigations. The faculty is comprised of in-house & outside counsel, and government lawyers along with notable forensic accountants and investigators. These renowned professionals will share key strategies for avoiding the pitfalls often faced by in-house counsel on a daily basis and particularly during corporate investigations.
Attendees will:
Learn strategies to avoid new challenges facing in-house counsel
Gain practical knowledge about the Responsible Corporate Officers Doctrine
Increase their proficiency in current compliance and fraud investigation procedures
Walk away with strategies that address unique challenges and needs during daily practice
Number of Credits: This course is expected to qualify for 13.0 CLE credit hours. For information about CLE accreditation in your state, visit www.ambar.org/ici2013.
Cost: Register two people and save $300 off the tuition for the second person! Call (800) 285-2221 - $1,365 General Public | $1,255 ABA Members | $1,095 Criminal Justice Section and Business Law Section Members

Planning Chairs: Andre R. Jaglom, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP, NY
Tuition: $1,199 for onsite course / $999 for webcast (or $329 per webcast segment)
Highlights: This unique multidisciplinary program covers all the varied legal issues facing distribution counsel, from antitrust and pricing to e-commerce and advertising. It is the only course that provides comprehensive coverage of the key issues that counsel involved in product distribution matters are likely to encounter.

Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.

Planning Chairs: Mark A. Borges, Principal, Compensia, Inc., Corte Madera, CA and Scott P. Spector, Fenwick & West LLP, Mountain View, CA
Tuition: $1,599 for onsite course / $1,199 for webcast (or $329 per webcast segment)
Highlights: The 2013 proxy season is sure to be a momentous one! Attend this annual, advanced course to learn about the most recent legislative and regulatory initiatives and gain a better understanding of what the future holds in consideration of these important legal developments in executive and director compensation.

Planning Chairs: Daniel Riesel, Sive, Paget & Riesel, P.C., New York
Tuition: $1,299 for onsite course / $999 for webcast (or $299 per webcast segment)
Highlights: A perennial favorite, this advanced course will help you master the litigation skills you need to prevail in CERCLA, NEPA, TRO hearings, citizen suits, and other types of environmental litigation. Clinical discussion sessions allow you to discuss your litigation issues with faculty members.

Planning Chairs: M. Read Moore, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Chicago and Nancy G. Henderson, Henderson, Caverly, Pum & Charney LLP, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Tuition: $1,499 for onsite course / $1,299 for webcast (or $329 per webcast segment)
Highlights: An intensive, interactive classroom experience complemented by opportunities to learn informally after hours from an expert faculty and from fellow registrants at various networking events. This advanced annual course considers in-depth significant tax and non-tax aspects of estate planning.

Planning Chairs: Steve R. Akers, Bessemer Trust, Dallas, TX and Myron E. Sildon, Sildon Law Group, P.C., Kansas City, MO
Tuition: $1,449 for onsite course / $1,149 for webcast (or $329 per webcast segment)
Highlights: This is a newly revised, one-of-a-kind program guides estate planners and others in how to advise family business owners on their unique estate planning issues. Best practices are discussed for a wide range of issues facing the family business, from its inception through the estate planning documents and estate administration considerations of the family business owner!

Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.

Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.

Registration: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Conference: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Networking Lunch: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Speakers: Rhonda D. Orin, Managing Partner, Anderson Kill & Olick, L.L.P., Conference Moderator; Daniel J. Healy, Attorney, Anderson Kill & Olick, L.L.P.; Finley Harckham, Shareholder, Anderson Kill & Olick, L.L.P.; Ronald J. Papa, SPPA, President, National Fire Adjustment Co., Inc.
Highlights: Recovery of property loss and business interruption claims under property insurance policies can present businesses with complex and difficult challenges. The process can affect businesses both directly and indirectly, as one business loss may cause losses to and interrupt the business of others. Property loss, and the ensuing loss of business, can be due to various causes, from Superstorm Sandy to construction accidents to fire. Our presentation will draw upon lessons learned from our experience dealing with claims not only from Sandy, Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters, but also from complex losses involving construction sites, hospitality industry properties and commercially leased buildings. We will provide practical advice for successfully pursuing insurance recoveries. Many of the insurance issues are relevant to businesses that own, manage, build or lease insured commercial property.The topics to be discussed will include: 1. developing strategies for presenting and pursuing claims; 2. Understanding key coverage issues and the court decisions interpreting important policy provisions; 3. Dispute resolution options
Cost:Free

Registration: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Conference: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Speakers: Robert D. Chesler and Steven J. Pudell Directors & Officers Insurance Liability Claims; Alexander Hardiman and Hilda Batlle, Aon Business Interruption and Other Legal Coverage Issues Post Superstorm Sandy: The More You Know!; Finley Harckham and Stuart Kline, ICA Risk Management Finding Insurance Coverage for Data Breaches and Other Cyber Crimes; Joshua Gold and Adam Cottini, Arthur J. Gallagher.
Highlights: Anderson Kill & Olick, P.C. Presents Its New Jersey Policyholder Advisor Conference on Maximizing Your Insurance Recovery on Thursday, April 18, 2013. This conference will cover major developments impacting insurance coverage and is a must-attend event for any insurance professional, attorney or business person concerned with protecting his/her company from potentially catastrophic loss. The topics to be discussed will include: 1. "Year-End Review of New Jersey Insurance Case Law"; 2. "Directors & Officers Insurance Liability Claims"; 3. "Business Interruption and Other Legal Coverage Issues Post Superstorm Sandy: The More You Know!"; 4. "Finding Insurance Coverage for Data Breaches and Other Cyber Crimes"
Cost:Free

Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.

Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.

Who Should Attend: General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers
Highlights: Summary and Highlights: Virtual Corporate Counsel Forum is an exclusive complimentary online event that includes presentations, virtual booths, online networking, chatting, blogs, and more. Its everything youd expect from a live conference, brought right to your computer. Features include: Free registration for corporate counsel, CLE eligible online educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a virtual exhibit hall featuring product demonstrations.

Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.

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Who Should Attend: General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, Senior Attorneys, In-House Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers
Highlights: Corporate Counsel magazine is pleased to announce the 25th Annual General Counsel Conference, to be held June 5-6, 2013 in New York. The General Counsel Conference is designed to provide general counsel with access to their best and brightest peers and an understanding of what is working in the worlds best legal departments. Attendees will gain insight into the innovative practice s and processes in place to manage some of the most difficult corporate and legal issues of today.

Who Should Attend: CIOs, IT Professionals, Litigation Support Professionals, KM Managers, Law Librarians, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Attorneys, Para Professionals, Managing Partners, Practice Area Leaders, Executive Directors, Chief Operating Officers
Highlights: LEGALTECH New York, the MOST IMPORTANT technology event for the legal professional will place you at the vanguard of this cutting edge industry with illustrious keynote speakers, stellar educational programming and latest advances in technology to help you in your quest for staying at the forefront of technology. LEGALTECH continues to provide you with a conduit for learning, networking and exploring the very latest in Legal Technology.